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Architectural Forensics
Successfully Conduct and Report on Any Architectural Forensic Investigation
Architectural Forensics clearly defines the role, responsibilities, and essential work of forensic architects. This unique resource offers comprehensive coverage of building defects and failures, types of failure mechanisms, and job-critical tasks such as fieldwork, lab testing, formulating opinions, and providing expert testimony. Packed with 300 illustrations, in-depth case studies, and numerous sample documents, this vital reference takes you step-by-step through every phase of conducting investigations…diagnosing building failures… preventing and curing building defects…and reporting on findings. The book also includes strategies for avoiding liability and resolving disputes-potentially saving vast amounts of time and money.
Authoritative and up-to-date, Architectural Forensics • Full details on conducting investigations and reporting on architectural forensics• Clear guidance on preventing and curing building defects and failures• In-depth coverage of field work, photogrammetry, and lab testing• Practical insights into litigation, dispute resolution, and expert testimony• Solid business advice on presentation methods, marketing, and setting up an office and website
Architectural Forensics clearly defines the role, responsibilities, and essential work of forensic architects. This unique resource offers comprehensive coverage of building defects and failures, types of failure mechanisms, and job-critical tasks such as fieldwork, lab testing, formulating opinions, and providing expert testimony. Packed with 300 illustrations, in-depth case studies, and numerous sample documents, this vital reference takes you step-by-step through every phase of conducting investigations…diagnosing building failures… preventing and curing building defects…and reporting on findings. The book also includes strategies for avoiding liability and resolving disputes-potentially saving vast amounts of time and money.
Authoritative and up-to-date, Architectural Forensics • Full details on conducting investigations and reporting on architectural forensics• Clear guidance on preventing and curing building defects and failures• In-depth coverage of field work, photogrammetry, and lab testing• Practical insights into litigation, dispute resolution, and expert testimony• Solid business advice on presentation methods, marketing, and setting up an office and website
457 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 12, 2008
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