Construction Specifications Portable Handbook

Ingenious checklist system makes spec writing automatic. Now writing clear, accurate specifications for any building projects is as easy as checking off items on a clipboard. Construction Specifications Portable Handbook, by Fred Stitt, crams concise, pre-written specs into a hand "I-wish-I-thought-of-that" checklist format--making it a breeze to create custom specifications faster and more accurately than ever. It also gives you step-by-step procedures for creating an in-house master spec system, instructions for using the CSI Masterformat, tips for avoiding common errors and omissions in specifications and more. There's no more dependable way to reduce or eliminate the confusion, contradictions, mistakes and oversights that can creep into working drawings--and that means fewer delays and redo's that can gobble up your hard-earned profits. Conveniently organized by the 16-division CSI Masterformat, it gives you reliable specs for: *General requirements *Thermal and moisture protection *Furnishings *Sitework *Special construction *Concrete *Doors and windows *Conveying *Masonry *Finishes *Mechanical *Metals *Specialties *Electrical *Wood *Equipment*The works!