Introduction xi SECTION I THE PROJECT PROCESS 1 CHAPTER 1 Evolution of the Construction Project 3 The Construction Phases 3 The Construction Project Team Members 13 The Construction Team Relationships 16 Summary 18 Chapter 1 Learning Outcomes 19 Chapter 1 Questions 19 CHAPTER 2 Construction Project Contract Documents 21 Agreements between the Primary Team Members 21 Project Defi nition Documents 22 Summary 29 Chapter 2 Learning Outcomes 29 Chapter 2 Questions 30 CHAPTER 3 Working Drawings 31 The Drawing Structure 31 The Drawing Elements 40 Drawing Scales and Dimensions 52 Summary 57 Chapter 3 Learning Outcomes 57 Chapter 3 Questions 58 CHAPTER 4 Specifi cations 59 Specification Users 59 The Specifi cations Structure 60 Information in the Specifi cations 73 Summary 75 Chapter 4 Learning Outcomes 76 Chapter 4 Questions 76 CHAPTER 5 Finding Construction Information in the Working Drawings and Specifications 77 Document Structure Review 77 First Look at the Working Drawings and Specifications 80 Finding Construction Information in the Working Drawings and Specifi cations 82 Summary 85 Chapter 5 Learning Outcomes 85 Chapter 5 Questions 85 SECTION II BUILDING THE PROJECT 87 CHAPTER 6 Architectural Category of the Drawings 89 Division 1, "General Requirements" 89 Division 4, "Masonry" 91 Division 5, "Metals" 93 Division 6, "Woods, Plastics, and Composites" 95 Division 7, "Thermal and Moisture Protection" 97 Division 8, "Opening" 104 Division 9, "Finishes" 112 Division 10, "Specialties" 125 Divisions 11 and 12, "Equipment" and "Furnishings" 125 Division 14, "Conveying Equipment" 125 Summary 129 CHAPTER 7 Structural Category of the Drawings 131 Division 3, "Concrete" 133 Division 4, "Masonry" 138 Division 5, "Metals" 141 Division 6, "Woods, Plastics, and Composites" 150 Summary 153 CHAPTER 8 Mechanical Category of the Drawings 157 HVAC Systems 158 Summary 170 CHAPTER 9 Electrical Category of the Drawings 171 Main Power Distribution 172 Secondary Level of Power Distribution 176 Lighting Electrical Distribution Systems 181 Summary 183 CHAPTER 10 Plumbing Category of the Drawings 185 Supply Piping Systems 185 Plumbing Collection Systems 195 Summary 199 CHAPTER 11 Civil/Sitework Category of the Drawings 201 Civil Drawings 201 Architects Site Plans 212 MEP Drawings 212 Summary 215 Glossary 217 Index 225.