Landscape Design Documentation Strategies for Plan Checking and Quality Control

A practical toolkit and guide for the business side of landscape design Landscape Design Documentation helps firms minimize risk and errors and thus improve productivity and profits. Developed specifically for landscape architects, this unique book and CD-ROM package includes detailed plan checking and quality control information and tools for every aspect of the business, from company structure and scope of services to office management, and every part of the landscape design process, from data collection and design through construction to closeout. Designed for practical use throughout the organization and on every project, this hands-on reference: Identifies common areas of risk exposure and covers insurance and dispute resolutions Includes more than forty detailed checklists covering data collection, consultant coordination, design documents, construction documents, specifications, cost estimates, bidding, site observation, and project closeout Contains design document checklists that cover such topics as stormwater management, urban design components, and accessibility requirements Offers construction document checklists that cover seventeen categories, from demolition and construction plans to specialty items such as pools and rooftop gardens Features a CD-ROM with all the checklists ready for immediate use and easy customization to fit a firm's structure and operations Discusses the five essential components of a quality control plan Covers plan checking and risk management specific to CAD drawings Complete with case studies, Landscape Design Documentation is an indispensable resource for professionals in landscape architecture, architecture, and urban planning. It's alsoinvaluable to designers studying for the Landscape Architecture Registration Exam, students in professional practice, design, and construction courses, and agencies or firms that work with landscape architects.McDonald, Brian Thomas is the author of 'Landscape Design Documentation Strategies for Plan Checking and Quality Control', published 2006 under ISBN 9780471761372 and ISBN 0471761370.