Building Superintendence: A Working Guide to the Requirements of Modern American Building Practice and the Systematic Supervision of Building Operations (Classic Reprint) - Tapa dura

Excerpt from Building Superintendence: A Working Guide to the Requirements of Modern American Building Practice and the Systematic Supervision of Building Operations

Drawings. Another essential, and one of greatest importance,. Is that the superintendent should have a perfect understanding of the drawings and specifications. If they have been prepared by the architect who is to superintend the work, an understanding is assured, but even in this case it will be necessary to consult the plans often, lest something be overlooked or confused with some other building which the architect may have in mind. It will also be of service in enabling him to look ahead, and to prevent many unintentional devia tions which may cause delay or damage to the construction if once started upon, through carelessness or unfamiliarity on the part of the builder, or of the foreman upon whom will devolve many of the duties and responsibilities of modern building operations.

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