Ebook: Specifying buildings : a design manangement perspective

How-to make specification decisions, manage the process and write the brief. Front cover; Specifying buildings: A design management perspective; Copyright page; Contents; Chapter 1 Specifications in context; Chapter 2 Specifying design intent; Chapter 3 Information sources; Chapter 4 The selection process; Chapter 5 Writing specifications; Chapter 6 Managing the specification process; Chapter 7 Specifying 'new' building products; Chapter 8 Becoming aware of new products; Chapter 9 Monitoring the specification of buildings; Chapter 10 Observing specifiers; Chapter 11 Towards best practice; References; Appendix: Postal questionnaire results and commentary; Index