Construction Administration for Architects
by: Greg Winkler
Abstract: The ideal desktop architectural guide to navigating the construction process and anticipating, avoiding, and managing liability risks. This invaluable book on construction administration leads the architect through a typical project–from contract to closeout–illustrating topics such as how to spot problems before they occur, how to mitigate change orders and disputes, and how to use submittals and RFIs. Co-written by an architect and an attorney, Construction Administration for Architects provides basic information for emerging professionals and in-depth strategies for experienced industry veterans. Useful tips, checklists, and real-life examples are included throughout.
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Table of Contents
- A. About the Authors
- B. Preface
- C. Acknowledgments
- 1. The Construction Process
- 2. Agreements and Contracts
- 3. Construction Documents
- 4. Bidding and Negotiation
- 5. Under Construction—The Basics
- 6. Under Construction—Managing Documents
- 7. Under Construction—Problems and Disputes
- 8. Ending Construction
- 9. After Construction Ends
- 10. Risk Management
- A. Glossary
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Expanded Table of Contents
- A. About the Authors
- B. Preface
- C. Acknowledgments
- 1. The Construction Process
- 2. Agreements and Contracts
- 3. Construction Documents
- DO YOUR RESEARCH
- THE GOALS
- TIGHTENING THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
- SPECIFICATION PROTECTION
- GENERAL SPECIFICATION SECTIONS
- THE FRONT-END
- BID STRATEGY
- DRAWING NOTE PROTECTION
- COVERING PROJECT SCOPE
- CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT CHECKING
- CREDITS IN THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
- CONSTRUCTABILITY REVIEWS
- COST ESTIMATE PREPARATION
- 4. Bidding and Negotiation
- 5. Under Construction—The Basics
- 6. Under Construction—Managing Documents
- 7. Under Construction—Problems and Disputes
- 8. Ending Construction
- 9. After Construction Ends
- 10. Risk Management
- A. Glossary
Book Details
Title: Construction Administration for Architects
Publisher: : New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Lisbon, London, Madrid, Mexico City, Milan, New Delhi, San Juan, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney, Toronto
Copyright / Pub. Date: 2009 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
ISBN: 9780071622318
Authors:
Greg Winkler is the author of this McGraw-Hill Professional publication.
Description: The ideal desktop architectural guide to navigating the construction process and anticipating, avoiding, and managing liability risks. This invaluable book on construction administration leads the architect through a typical project–from contract to closeout–illustrating topics such as how to spot problems before they occur, how to mitigate change orders and disputes, and how to use submittals and RFIs. Co-written by an architect and an attorney, Construction Administration for Architects provides basic information for emerging professionals and in-depth strategies for experienced industry veterans. Useful tips, checklists, and real-life examples are included throughout.
