Drafting & Presentation, Architecture 

At start of any design or construction project, architects need to organize all the elements in a logical way. This indispensable time-saver, following the CSI Masterformat "RM", is the proven, one-stop resource architects, builders, and contractors need to get organized on a new job.Pat Guthrie has made this handy reference a portable aide-memoir, with: -- Checklists for planning, programming, and project management-- General unit costs for major building materials, systems, and construction-- Codes and standards information-- Materials and specifications checklistsand a great deal more. Organized in the same sequence as a typical job progression, this mini-encyclopedia of design criteria helps the architect, designer, or building contractor stay on top of even the most complex job, from preliminary cost estimates to sizing structural members.The Architect's Portable Handbook, a best-seller in its first edition, has been updated to include 1997 building codes and the latest standards information, updated costs from BNI, and many examples showing new techniques and procedures. - from Amzon