This is the leading reference on the organization; preparation; and use of construction information and the only one to cover the construction process from planning and design to construction administration. It details the basic practices involved in project delivery systems; cost estimating; construction documents; and code appliance. This new edition expands that scope to include information on project conception and project representation.; This material; combined with a full complement of documents; contracts; and forms; makes this the single most comprehensive practice reference in the construction industry.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Uneven but EnjoyableBy WHWhen Gompertz lets his personality show and the anecdotes flow. his prose and this book floats and flies; when he pauses at times for drier academic asides (or to simply fill in a historical gap where he has little interest or passion). it slows. As a whole. this book is a terrific and informative survey of the history of (Western) modern art. albeit with some extremely well-written sections especially at the bookends (Impressionism and the last two decades) and some that are unclear. rushed or dragged out (Dadaism. Fauvism). One shortcoming in this one (and frankly most work): almost no representation by non Western artists (except for political showman Ai Weiwei of course...)4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. informative and very readableBy Charles D.Gompertz is a knowledgeable and entertaining writer. WAYLA offers a very coherent explanation of the puzzle of modern art --why works with very little technical virtuosity would be so well regarded. including why collectors and museums would pay such absurd prices. I learned a lot from this book. It introduced me to some art and some artists that I really enjoy. It confirmed some of my cynical presumptions about the art business but it also opened my mind.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Very enjoyable overview of modern artBy Sheryl NonnenbergI really enjoyed this book; it was informative without being pretentious. as many art history books can be. The author very clearly charts the evolution of modern art from Impressionsim forward. in everyday terms and language that everyone can understand (no boring Artspeak). It was fun. amusing and really kept my interest. I would highly recommend it to anyone with an interest in art.
