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)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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- Title
- 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)
- Author
- Frederick Rogers
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- HRD
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0266548792
- ISBN 13
- 9780266548799
- Item weight
- 922 grams
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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