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Construction Administration: An Architect's Guide to Surviving Information Overload [Paperback]

Patrick C. Mays (Author), B. J. Novitski (Author)
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0471154199 978-0471154198 February 24, 1997 1
A flexible, proven method for organizing construction administration paperwork—for architects and those who work with them.

Construction Administration provides a simple, fully integrated system for organizing the complex paper trail that crosses the architect's desk during every construction project. Compatible with computerized or paper-based administrative systems, this time-saving method enables you to improve record-keeping during construction, track the decision-making process, and monitor a project's progress efficiently and effectively.

This self—contained book and disk set comes ready to implement—with the forms, instructions, and detailed cross-referencing and indexing procedures you need to create an easily traceable record of the construction process.

Covers all major construction administration document types—meeting minutes, requests for information, proposal requests, change orders, submittal checklists, field reports, and more.

  • Works in tandem with official American Institute of Architects (AIA) forms.
  • Includes user-friendly disk versions of all forms in the book.
  • Contains extensive examples throughout that demonstrate the system in action.
  • Adapts effortlessly to fit the requirements of any project type.

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This easy-to-use guide provides an excellent resource for architects typically overwhelmed with this complex responsibility. Step by step explanation of all the documents that architects need when administering a construction project, including official AIA forms and original forms developed by the authors. All forms included on the accompany 3.5" disk.

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A flexible, proven method for organizing construction administration paperwork—for architects and those who work with them.

Construction Administration provides a simple, fully integrated system for organizing the complex paper trail that crosses the architect's desk during every construction project. Compatible with computerized or paper-based administrative systems, this time-saving method enables you to improve record-keeping during construction, track the decision-making process, and monitor a project's progress efficiently and effectively.

This self—contained book and disk set comes ready to implement—with the forms, instructions, and detailed cross-referencing and indexing procedures you need to create an easily traceable record of the construction process.

Covers all major construction administration document types—meeting minutes, requests for information, proposal requests, change orders, submittal checklists, field reports, and more.

  • Works in tandem with official American Institute of Architects (AIA) forms.
  • Includes user-friendly disk versions of all forms in the book.
  • Contains extensive examples throughout that demonstrate the system in action.
  • Adapts effortlessly to fit the requirements of any project type.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 168 pages
  • Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (February 24, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0471154199
  • ISBN-13: 978-0471154198
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,355,857 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Book Review of ' Construction Administration' by Mays & Novi, March 20, 2000
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This review is from: Construction Administration: An Architect's Guide to Surviving Information Overload (Paperback)
This is a very practical book. I was initially reluctant to buy the book as it was published in 1997. However, the practical suggestions and the sample forms etc are something I have been looking for to supplement standard project management techniques. The book covers one of the most important aspects of project management - information flow and record keeping. The attached disk works although one would have expect a CD instead. My only reservation is the high cost for such a small book. But then one should be after quality and not quantity. I am going to make this book available to my staff for running projects in China. The book is not just useful for Architects, it is useful for anyone managing a sizable project.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Easy reading and a refreshing change for technical material., January 20, 1999
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This review is from: Construction Administration: An Architect's Guide to Surviving Information Overload (Paperback)
I have a degree in construction management and have been researching construction documentation strategies for decades.

The lay out of this book details simply the overall process and includes nearly all the forms we would normally encounter. The techniques offered are not a reinvention of the wheel but are the standard tracking practices followed in the A.I.A.'s Manual of Practice.

The book is an easy read, very nicely illustrated and includes a Word Perfect/Winword floppy disk.

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