Specifications for Practical Architecture: A Guide to the Architect, Engineer, Surveyor, and Builder, With an Essay on the Structure and Science of Modern Buildings (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Frederick Rogers

9780266548799: Specifications for Practical Architecture: A Guide to the Architect, Engineer, Surveyor, and Builder, With an Essay on the Structure and Science of Modern Buildings (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266548792 ISBN 13: 9780266548799

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master practical architecture with clear, actionable specifications .

This authoritative handbook guides architects, engineers, surveyors, and builders through exact drawings, precise language, and reliable methods. It reflects revisions that bring modern systems—concrete, drainage, iron, glass, and hygienic concerns—into everyday practice, with practical forms and contracts that keep projects on track.

Inside you’ll find the core rules for writing robust specifications, how to avoid common ambiguities, and how to translate design into workmanlike execution. The book includes handy guidance on building contracts, and it offers concrete examples that help you plan, price, and oversee building work with confidence.

Clear guidance on exact measurements, material choices, and workmanship expectations
Practical direction for foundations, masonry, ironwork, and waterproofing
Approaches to modern building systems and hygienic considerations
Sample forms, clauses, and procedures to support contracts and project management

Ideal for readers who oversee building production and need dependable, industry-aligned guidance.

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