Graphic Standards Field Guide to Residential Construction

Dennis J. Hall, FAIA, FCSI, is founder and CEO of both Hall Architects, Inc. and HALL Building Information Group, LLC. He has over thirty-five years experience in the fields of design, construction, and forensic architecture. Mr. Hall is the 2011 President of the Construction Specifications Institute and also serves on the OmniClass Construction Classification System (OCCS) Development Committee. He is also the Editor in Chief for the Second Edition of Architectural Graphic Standards for Residential Construction. Nina M. Giglio, Associate AIA, CSI, is President of HALL Building Information Group, LLC and Director of Specifications for Hall Architects, Inc. She is the 2011 President of Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice and currently serves on several institute committees and task teams for the Construction Specifications Institute.

• Introduction. Part I—General Requirements.1 Construction Information.2 Common Building Code Requirements.3 Accessibility Guidelines.4 Sustainability Rating Systems.Part II—Concrete.5 Concrete Forming.6 Concrete Reinforcing.7 Cast-in-Place Concrete.Part III—Masonry.8 Common Work Results for Masonry.9 Unit Masonry.10 Stone Assemblies.Part IV—Metals.11 Common Work Results for Metals.12 Cold-Formed Metal Framing.13 Metal Fabrications.Part V—Wood, Plastics, and Composites.14 Common Work Results for Wood, Plastics, and Composites.15 Rough Carpentry.16 Finish Carpentry.Part VI—Thermal and Moisture Protection.17 Dampproofing,Waterproofing, and Related Drainage.18 Thermal Protection and Weather Barriers.19 Roof Covering.20 Exterior Wall Covering.21 Flashing and Sheet Metal Specialties.22 Expansion Control.Part VII—Openings.23 Doors and Frames.24 Windows.25 Glazing.Part VIII—Finishes.26 Plastering.27 Gypsum Board.28 Tiling.29 Flooring.30 Painting, Staining, and Wall Covering.Part IX—Utility Services.31 Plumbing.32 Heating,Ventilating, and Air Conditioning.33 Electrical.34 Electronic Safety and Security.Index.