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Record Nr.

UNINA9910454487103321

Autore

McCarthy Richard C (Richard Charles), <1955->

Titolo

Managing your library construction project [[electronic resource] ] : a step-by-step guide / / Richard C. McCarthy

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chicago, : American Library Association, 2007

ISBN

0-8389-9001-0

1-4416-1883-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (184 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

McCarthyRichard C <1955-> (Richard Charles)

Disciplina

727/.8/0973

Soggetti

Library buildings - United States - Design and construction

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

"Published in previous editions by Highsmith Press as Designing better libraries : selecting and working with building professionals"--T.p. verso.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 165) and index.

Nota di contenuto

First things first -- When to use an architect -- Anatomy of a project -- Programming -- Site analysis -- Building design -- Construction documents -- Bidding -- Construction administration -- Postconstruction -- Finding, selecting, and hiring an architect -- Project delivery -- Sustainable design -- Project costs and building costs.

Sommario/riassunto

Checklists and sample construction documents provide hands-on insights into the best practices in library construction and tools to do the job. From deciding on new construction, analyzing the site, to working with architects, evaluating the process and assessing the building's effectiveness, Managing Your Library's Construction Project is an inspirational and comprehensive must-have reference.