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This practical guide to the business side of landscape design helps minimize errors and improve both productivity and profits. Developed specifically for landscape architects, Landscape Design Documentation includes detailed plan checking, quality control information, case studies and tools for every aspect of the business, including company structure, design process, data collection, construction, closeout, and more. This indispensable book and CD-ROM package is ideal whether you're a professional in landscape architecture, architecture, or urban planning; studying for the Landscape Architecture Registration Exam; enrolled in a professional practice, design, and construction course; or part of an agency or firm working with landscape architects.

Table of Contents:
Introduction Acknowledgements PART I. ROLE OF THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT 1. Definition and Practice Definition Becoming a Landscape Architect Ethical Responsibilities Legal Responsibilities Professional Liability 2. Scope of Services Practice Diversity Forms of Practice Company Structure Project Services Collaboration with Other Professions PART II. RISK MANAGEMENT 3. Identifying Common Risk Exposures Contracts and Proposals Common Risk Exposures 4. Insurance Professional Liability Insurance Office Related Insurance Employee Related Insurance Selecting an Insurance Agent Contract Provisions 5. Dispute Resolution Resolving Disputes in the Conference Room Mediation Arbitration Litigation Expert Witnesses PART III. QUALITY CONTROL TECHNIQUES 6. A Quality Control Plan Quality Plan Purpose Office Organization Office Management Employees Marketing Record Keeping / Database Management Process 7. Plan Checking Quality Control Process The CAD Revolution PART IV. QUALITY CHECKLISTS 8. Data Collection Checklists 8-1 Project Information 8-2 Data Collection 8-3 Site Inventory 8-4 Site Analysis 8-5 Client Questionnaire 9. Consultant Coordination Checklists 9-1 Architect Coordination 9-2 Civil Engineer Coordination 9-3 Structural Engineer Coordination 9-4 Mechanical and Electrical Engineer Coordination 9-5 Quantity Surveyor Coordination 9-6 Interior Designer Coordination 9-7 Architectural Lighting Designer Coordination 9-8 Fountain / Lake / Pool Consultant Coordination 9-9 Geotechnical / Soil Agronomist Coordination 9-10 Horticulturist Coordination 10. Design Document Checklists 10-1 Design Requirements 10-2 Typical Report Outline Checklist 10-3 Landscape Assessment Components 10-4 Stormwater Management 10-5 Urban Design Components 10-6 Accessibility Requirements 11. Construction Document Checklists 11-1 Base Sheet Checklist 11-2 Demolition Plan Checklist 11-3 Construction Plan Checklist 11-4 Construction Details Checklist 11-5 Grading Plan Checklist 11-6A Planting Plan Checklist 11-6B Interior Planting Plan Checklist 11-7 Lighting Plan Checklist 11-8 Irrigation Plan Checklist 11-9A Specialty Items - Tennis Courts 11-9B Specialty Items - Swimming Pools 11-9C Specialty Items - Water Features 11-9D Specialty Items - Children Playgrounds 11-9E Specialty Items - Roof Top Gardens 11-9F Specialty Items - Wood Decks and Trellises 11-9G Specialty Items- Retaining Walls 11-9H Specialty Items- Streets and Parking 12. Specification Checklists 12-1 Specifications Checklist 13. Cost Estimation Checklists 13-1 Cost Estimate Checklist 14. Bidding / Tender Checklists 14-1 Bidding / Tender Checklist 15. Site Observation Checklists 15-1 Site Observation Checklist 15-2 Maintenance Checklist 16. Project Close Out Checklists 16-1 Project Close Out 16-2 Client Evaluation Form 16-3 Project Evaluation Checklist Bibliography Index About The Author

About the Author :
BRIAN T. McDONALD, ASLA, is a licensed landscape architect in Texas. He has more than twenty years of experience with diverse projects in the United States and Asia.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780471761372
  • Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Height: 238 mm
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: Strategies for Plan Checking and Quality Control
  • Width: 196 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0471761370
  • Publisher Date: 01 Apr 2006
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 19 mm
  • Weight: 644 gr


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