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This is the hardcover book titled: ICS vol 259B; Building Superintendence; by Charles E White, Jr.; published by the International Textbook Company, copyrights for the individual chapters range from 1931- 1938, 257 pages, 5 x 7 3/4". The book has dark blue leather covers and marbled endpapers. It is in very good condition: the covers have moderate edge wear, small scuff on back and light soil. Inside: Pages are clean and tight.
This fabulous book presents over 60 black and white photos, blueprints and plans, engravings, line drawings, diagrams, tables and forms as examples to the abundant detailed information provided on every aspect of home and building construction.
Please see below for more detailed information and examples of the illustrations and photography that this book has to offer.
BUILDING SUPERINTENDENCE PART 1:
BUILDING SUPERINTENDENCE PART 2:
BUILDING SUPERINTENDENCE PART 3:
Specific Examples of Superintendence (continued) * Superintendence of Plumbing and Drainage: Plumbing diagram; The drainage system; Plumbing in fireproof buildings *Superintendence of Heating: Heating diagram; Gravity steam system; Vacuum steam system; Radiators; Thermostatic control; Pipe and boiler covering * Superintendence of Electric Wiring: Basis of supervision; Conduit; Outlet boxes; Wireways; Pulling the wires; Meters, main switch, and fuse cabinet; Hanging fixtures * Completion of the Scranton Building * Specifications of the Scranton Building * Builders' Specification * Masonry Specifications * Cut-Stone Specifications * Carpentry Specifications * Sheet Metal and Roofing Specification * Lathing and Plastering Specification * Painting Specification * Glazing Specification * Terazzo and Marble Specifications * Electric Wiring Specification * Plumbing and Drainage Specifications * Heating Specification
Principles of Specification Writing ** Division of Specification ** How to Write Specifications ** Subject Matter of Specifications ** The Architect and the Contractor ** The Contractor and the Law ** The Contractor and the Owner ** The Contract, Drawings, and Specifications, and the Contractor and Architect ** The Architect and the Owner ** Example of a Specification
SPECIFICATION WRITING MEMORANDA:
Excavation and Masonwork ** Plastering ** Terra Cotta, Faience and Slate Work ** Carpenter Work ** Glass ** Painting ** Hardware ** structural Ironwork ** Ornamental Metal Work ** Plumbing ** Drainage ** Gas ** Hot Air Heating ** steam and Hot Water ** Ventilation ** Electric Wiring **
ESTIMATING AND CALCULATING QUANTITIES:
Principles of Estimating ** Approximate Estimating ** Outline of the Work ** Accurate Estimating Schedule ** Excavation ** Concrete Work: Data on Reinforced Concrete Building * Cement Concrete Floors * Concrete Building Blocks ** Brickwork: Data on Brickwork * Estimating Brickwork * Terra Cotta Work * Piling * Mackite ** Masonry: Data on Rubble Masonry * Data on Flagstones and Curbing * Data on Ashlar and Cut Stone * Additional Method of Estimating Ashlar ** Carpentry: Table of Quantities of Material Put In Place Per Day by One Man * Table of Labor Cost of Laying Wooden Floors * Table of Cost of Miscellaneous Items of Carpentry ** Roofing: Table of Data For Estimating Shingles * Table of the Number of Slates Per Square * Table of Approximate Cost of Roof Tiling Per Square * Roof Mensuration ** Plastering ** Joinery ** Structural Steel ** Heating and Ventilating System ** Plumbing and Gas Fitting ** Painting and Papering ** Glazing ** Examples in Estimating ** Excavation ** Stonework ** Brickwork ** Carpentry ** Roofing ** Lathing and Plastering ** Joinery ** Hardware ** Heating and Ventilating System ** Plumbing ** Gas Fitting ** Wiring ** Painting ** Summary of Cost of Building
Building Contracts ** Character of the Agreement ** Carrying Out the Agreement ** Abandonment of Contract ** Fraudulent Contracts ** Penalties and Premiums ** Extra Work ** Responsibility and Risk ** legal Meaning of Words ** Forms of Contracts: The Owner's Agreement * Alterations and Extras * Miscellaneous Provisions * Contractor's Bond
Methods and Laws ** Application for Permit ** Granting of Permit ** New York Building Law ** Forms of Affidavits, Applications, and Permits
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