Landscape Design Documentation
A Guide to Plan Checking and Quality
Control
Brian T. McDonald, Arlington, TX
WHY TO BUY
The first book and CD package that offers plan checking guidelines and
quality control measures developed specifically for landscape architects'
contracts, documentation and drawings.
Author biography
INFORMATION
Brian Thomas McDonald, ASLA (Arlington, TX) Licensed landscape architect in the state of Texas
Practicing landscape architect with over twenty years experience in the US and Asia BS and MLA, University of Texas, Arlington
ISBN10: 0-471-76137-0
ISBN13: 978-0-471-76137-2
In Store Date: April 21, 2006
Publication Date: May 12, 2006
Price: US$ 70.00 CAN$ 90.99 £ 40.50
Pages: 256 (estimated)
Season: Spring 2006
Trim Size: 7-1/2 x 9-1/4 in.
Format: ClothCD
Subject: (AR50) Landscape Design
Field: ARGD00 (Architecture and Design)
Discipline: ARX000 (Architecture)
Subdiscipline: ARX100 (Architecture)
Course: AR0450 (Landscape Architecture & Design)
Product Line: (Z1) Architecture/Engineering
Discount Group: (4P) Professional(PL: BFHKRUZ,ISY3)
Bookstore Category: (ARC008000) ARCHITECTURE/Landscape
Editor: (159) Cummins, M.
Marketing Manager: (44) Mayhew, Justin
Publisher: (Z1) Amanda Miller
EAN: 9780471761372
UPC: 723812812905
Market Restrictions: World Rights
Rights: Full Rights: Audio,
Anthology/Condensed, Book Club, All Electronic, Translation, 2nd Serial, Mail Order, 1st Serial, Reprint,
Merchandising, TV/Film;
Sales handles
• Defines the role of the landscape architect • Highlights the most common risk exposures
• Offers guidelines for implementing a quality control plan
• Includes over 40 checklists for every part of the process, from design through construction • Accompanying CD includes all checklists for immediate use and customization
• Offers guidelines for monitoring work and increasing efficiency, thereby reducing production time and increasing profits.
Market description
(Please include secondary markets)• Professionals in landscape architecture, architecture and urban planning and those studying for the Landscape Architecture Registration Exam (LARE)
• Students and Professors of landscape architecture and architecture. Courses: Professional practice, Landscape Construction I and II.
Landscape Design Documentation
A Guide to Plan Checking and Quality Control
Brian T. McDonald
About the book
This book identifies the most common errors and omissions on landscape architectural documents and provides guidelines for minimizing these through the use of checklists. It illustrates a procedural framework for plan checking in order to improve the overall quality and content of documentation.
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Landscape Design Documentation
A Guide to Plan Checking and Quality Control
Brian T. McDonald
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
