Updated and expanded for the 21st century building department
More
than 30 experts from across the country have updated, reviewed, and authored
new chapters for this exciting new edition using decades of experience in building
safety administration. Their valuable contributions have resulted in the most
effective building department management tool available. Twenty-one chapters
include existing chapters that have been extensively updated and expanded, as
well as several new chapters:
Managing the Permit Process
Disaster Mitigation and Building Security
The Effective Manager
Building Sustainability, Preserving the Existing Stock
Managing New Technologies
Global Perspective on Construction Codes and Products
Green Buildings
A CD is included containing the book, helpful forms, and informative articles.
This trusted tool is sure to be your go-to source for advice and information
specific to operations of the building department for many years to come.