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A Manual of Construction Documentation
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Manufacturer: Watson-Guptill
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS:
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 720.284
EAN: 9780823030026
ISBN: 0823030024
Label: Watson-Guptill
Manufacturer: Watson-Guptill
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 224
Publication Date: 1989-02-01
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Studio: Watson-Guptill
SIMILAR ITEMS:
• Working Drawing Manual
• Building Construction Illustrated
• Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2006 International Building Code (Building Codes Illustrated)
• The Professional Practice of Architectural Working Drawings
• Construction Drawings and Details for Interiors: Basic Skills
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This resource is a "must" for any beginner - 




It's one thing to tell someone what needs to be on a working drawing, but it's another thing to show them how to put one together. This book does just that. It describes a step-by-step procedure for developing a working drawing. While it's focus is on drawings for building construction, it can easily be adapted to parts fabrication as well. The clarity and simplicity of the presentation make this book a "must read" for anyone just entering the consulting design industry. It is also extremely low priced. I will say that the drawings are not completely cross-referenced and notated, as would be necessary for a complete set of documents. Still, the drawing examples do present clear set of procedures for preparing working drawings which everyone in the business should master. I highly recommend this book.
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I have been teaching construction documents to interior designers at Parsons School of Design for the past three years. The Wiggins Book is one of the two prime texts included in my course bibliography. The sheet by sheet instruction are very clear and show the process of putting together a set of drawings. I don't always follow the same standards as Wiggins, but it's the best that's out there. As previously commented, not recommended for residential or specialty interiors projects. Very good reference for general commercial construction documents.
Good, But Not for Residential Projects or Beginners - 




I was looking for an introductory book to explain how to prepare construction drawings, and the title seemed like it might do the job. However, this book is ENTIRELY dedicated to commercial buildings and the target seems to be intermediate users. There is very little useful information for residential Projects or Beginners.
The book was done well however, and I wish the author would make a similar book for residential work and revise the title or taglines these books.
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