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ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005 - The Commissioning Process.
Author: N/A
The purpose of this Guideline is to describe the Commissioning Process capable of verifying that a facility and its systems meet the Owner’s Project Requirements. The procedures, methods, and documentation requirements in this guideline describe each phase of the project delivery and the associated Commissioning Processes from pre-design through occupancy and operation, without regard to specific elements, assemblies, or systems, and provide the following: (a) overview of Commissioning Process activities, (b) description of each phase’s processes, (c) requirements for acceptance of each phase, (d) requirements for documentation of each phase, and (e) requirements for training of operation and maintenance personnel. These Commissioning Process guideline procedures include the Total Building Commissioning Process (TBCxP) as defined by National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) in its Commissioning Process Guideline 0.
softcover, 61 pages, ISBN 1049-894X, Item F322
$ 59.00 (Member Price: $ 50.00)

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Building Commissioning and Project Acceptance (PDF-PDC1).
Author: John A. Heinz & Rick Casault
Downloadable PDF file of Chapter 63 of Facilities Management: A Manual for Plant Administration, third edition. The manual is the primary text for APPA’s popular Institute for Facilities Management.
PDF, 29 pages, ISBN FM-63, Item FM-63
$ 25.00 (Member Price: $ 15.00)

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Building Commissioning Handbook, The, second edition Building Commissioning Handbook, The, second edition.
Author: John A. Heinz & Rick Casault
This popular handbook has been revised by the original authors (John A. Heinz and Rick Casault) to include the most up-to-date information on all aspects of building commissioning. This is your guide to: Staying on Budget; Improving the Quality of your Buildings; Meeting your Schedule; Increasing Energy Efficiency. Chapters outline the commissioning process from predesign to occupancy and explain the economics of commissioning and retrocommissioning.
softcover, 404 pages, ISBN 1-890956-28-7, Item A748
$ 95.00 (Member Price: $ 65.00)

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Campus Housing Construction Campus Housing Construction.
Author: Norbert W. Dunkel & James C. Grimm
Provides information to assist college and university staff to better understand the components and processes associated with new residential construction. The book is designed to take the reader through the steps associated with construction from concept to closing documents.
softcover, 173 pages, ISBN 0-945109-07-5, Item F320
$ 53.00 (Member Price: $ 40.00)

Note: Published by the Association of College & University Housing Officers - International
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Campus Housing Construction and Renovation: An Analysis of Cost and Design Campus Housing Construction and Renovation: An Analysis of Cost and Design.
Author: James C. Grom & Norbert W. Dunkel
Ideas and information for anyone involved in planning and developing student living environments.
softcover, 132 pages, ISBN 0-945109-01-6, Item F321
$ 50.00 (Member Price: $ 35.00)

Note: Published by the Association of College & University Housing Officers - International
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Campus Infrastructure, The (PDF-PDC-16).
Author: Frederick W. Mayer
Downloadable PDF file of Chapter 53 of Facilities Management: A Manual for Plant Administration, third edition. The manual is the primary text for APPA’s popular Institute for Facilities Management.
PDF, 23 pages, ISBN FM-53, Item FM-53
$ 25.00 (Member Price: $ 15.00)

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Campus Master Planning (PDF-PDC2).
Author: Clinton N. Hewitt
Downloadable PDF file of Chapter 52 of Facilities Management: A Manual for Plant Administration, third edition. The manual is the primary text for APPA’s popular Institute for Facilities Management.
PDF, 24 pages, ISBN FM-52, Item FM-52
$ 25.00 (Member Price: $ 15.00)

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Connecting the Dots...the Essence of Planning Connecting the Dots...the Essence of Planning.
Author: Edited by Rod Rose
In this collection of 25 articles from the SCUP journal, Planning for Higher Education, you'll learn innovative approaches to the capital planning profession that determine the future physical character of an institution and the capability of facilities to support its programs.
softcover, 250 pages, ISBN 0-9700413-4-9, Item D304
$ 85.00 (Member Price: $ 75.00)

Note: Selected by the journal's editor and published by the Society for College & University Planning.
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Construction Contract Administration (PDF-PDC3).
Author: Donald J. Guckert
Downloadable PDF file of Chapter 62 of Facilities Management: A Manual for Plant Administration, third edition. The manual is the primary text for APPA’s popular Institute for Facilities Management.
PDF, 40 pages, ISBN FM-62, Item FM-62
$ 25.00 (Member Price: $ 15.00)

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Construction Contracting Procedures and Contracts (PDF-PDC4).
Author: James J. Putkey
Downloadable PDF file of Chapter 61 of Facilities Management: A Manual for Plant Administration, third edition. The manual is the primary text for APPA’s popular Institute for Facilities Management.
PDF, 26 pages, ISBN FM-61, Item FM-61
$ 25.00 (Member Price: $ 15.00)

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Decision Making (PDF-GA5).
Author: James E. Christenson
Downloadable PDF file of Chapter 4 of Facilities Management: A Manual for Plant Administration, third edition. The manual is the primary text for APPA’s popular Institute for Facilities Management.
PDF, 14 pages, ISBN FM-04, Item FM-04
$ 25.00 (Member Price: $ 15.00)

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Design and Construction Project Management (PDF-PDC5).
Author: Robert V. Lashaway
Downloadable PDF file of Chapter 57 of Facilities Management: A Manual for Plant Administration, third edition. The manual is the primary text for APPA’s popular Institute for Facilities Management.
PDF, 20 pages, ISBN FM-57, Item FM-57
$ 25.00 (Member Price: $ 15.00)

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Design Considerations for Datacom Equipment Centers.
Author: N/A
Gives the basic information for the design of Datacom facilities. Describes cooling systems, design criteria, HVAC loads, air distribution, and air and liquid cooling.
softcover, ISBN 978-1-931862-94-3, Item F331
$ 54.00 (Member Price: $ 46.00)

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Designing for Value (PDF-PDC6).
Author: Lee C. Murray
Downloadable PDF file of Chapter 60 of Facilities Management: A Manual for Plant Administration, third edition. The manual is the primary text for APPA’s popular Institute for Facilities Management.
PDF, 20 pages, ISBN FM-60, Item FM-60
$ 25.00 (Member Price: $ 15.00)

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DeWalt Blueprint Reading Professional Reference DeWalt Blueprint Reading Professional Reference.
Author: Paul Rosenberg
Nothing is more essential in the construction industry than reading blueprints, and this pocket reference is the best of the best! Covering a multitude of trade industries, the DEWALT® Blueprint Reading Professional Reference gives plumbers, carpenters, roofers, electricians, flooring installers, and others access to all the important information. Readers will learn how to read and understand blueprints, sections, elevations, schedules, site plans, architectural plans, structural plans, plumbing plans, HVAC & mechanical plans, electrical plans, and more. A comprehensive glossary of terms and abbreviations is also included for those on-the-job situations when a quick refresher is a must!
softcover, 384 pages, ISBN 0-9770003-5-4, Item C436
$ 35.00 (Member Price: $ 25.00)

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DeWalt Construction Estimating Professional Reference DeWalt Construction Estimating Professional Reference.
Author: Adam Ding
This unique and easy-to-understand pocket guide was developed by a real-world contractor who has perfected the art of construction estimating! The DEWALT Construction Estimating Professional Reference is the only resource individuals need for learning to successfully bid on a variety of construction projects. Chock-full of practical advice based on the author’s real-life experience in bidding countless construction jobs, this essential reference explores such key topics as forms and checklists, subcontractors and suppliers, procedures, trade evaluation, costs, profit, and overheads, and much more!
softcover, 384 pages, ISBN 0-9777183-0-1, Item C432
$ 35.00 (Member Price: $ 25.00)

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DeWalt Constructon Professional Reference DeWalt Constructon Professional Reference.
Author: Paul Rosenberg
This outstanding “answer book” is the perfect professional reference for questions concerning basic building disciplines. The DEWALT® Construction Professional Reference features at-a-glance information on hardware sizing, correct nailing patterns, walls and flooring, doors and door openings, roof pitches, stairway stringers, steel, excavation, masonry, and much more! With illustrative diagrams and construction documents for use on the jobsite, this valuable reference is sure to be an effective tool from the configuration of a job to its conclusion.
softcover, 384 pages, ISBN 9759709-8-4, Item C424
$ 35.00 (Member Price: $ 25.00)

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DeWalt Residential Remodeling & Repair Professional Reference DeWalt Residential Remodeling & Repair Professional Reference.
Author: Paul Rosenberg
The DEWALT Residential Remodeling & Repair Professional Reference contains the essential facts and figures for almost every aspect of residential construction and residential remodeling available. In it you will find valuable information on door framing and finishing, paint and caulking applications, walls and finishing, roofing and siding, telephone and cable TV wiring, fastener weights and strengths, rope strength, saw blades, and much, much more. Supportive wiring diagrams, plumbing diagrams, and concrete and masonry diagrams provide the added clarity readers need to succeed both at home and on the job.
softcover, 150 pages, ISBN 097771831X, Item C440
$ 35.00 (Member Price: $ 25.00)

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DeWalt Wiring Diagrams DeWalt Wiring Diagrams.
Author: Paul Rosenberg
The DEWALT® Wiring Diagrams Professional Reference is a must for anyone who installs or replaces electrical wiring. Filled with hundreds of diagrams and illustrations that are clear and easy to find, this handy pocket-guide covers everything from outlets, switches, lighting, motors, and controls to power distribution, transformers, grounding, low voltage, and hazardous locations. Basic wiring guidelines and specifications are also included to make this book as valuable a tool on-the-job as a pair of wire cutters.
Softcover, ISBN 0975970976, Item C441
$ 35.00 (Member Price: $ 25.00)

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Facilities Programming: Uniting Institutional Needs and Vision with Architectural Design and Construction (PDF-PDC8).
Author: Arthur J. Lidsky
Downloadable PDF file of Chapter 56 of Facilities Management: A Manual for Plant Administration, third edition. The manual is the primary text for APPA’s popular Institute for Facilities Management.
PDF, 13 pages, ISBN FM-56, Item FM-56
$ 25.00 (Member Price: $ 15.00)

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From Concept to Commissioning: Planning, Design, and Construction of Campus Facilities From Concept to Commissioning: Planning, Design, and Construction of Campus Facilities.
Author: edited by Donald J. Guckert, APPA Fellow
Written by professionals with years of architecture, engineering, building management, and commissioning expertise, this book will help you understand and organize the entire PD&C process. Chapters cover pre-design planning, architect/facilities manager conflicts, building costs, timing and schedules, partnering and team building, commissioning, and more.
softcover, 128 pages, ISBN 1-890956-22-8, Item A742
$ 59.00 (Member Price: $ 42.00)

Note: Guckert is dean of the PD&C track at APPA's Institute for Facilities Management.
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Green Building: Project Planning & Cost Estimating Green Building: Project Planning & Cost Estimating.
Author: R.S. Means
As the demand for more green, or sustainable, facilities increases, this book will help you understand the various criteria for "green-ness," identify, compare, and specify green materials and systems, learn what is takes to earn a LEED, Energy Star, or toher recognized rating, and take advantage of financial incentives. Included are case studies of notable green projects.
softcover, 500 pages, ISBN 0-87629-659-2, Item M002
$ 95.00 (Member Price: $ 85.00)

Note: Published by R.S. Means.
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Planning and Managing the Campus Facilities Portfolio Planning and Managing the Campus Facilities Portfolio.
Author: Edited by William A. Daigneau, APPA Fellow
The campus and facilities of a college should be managed using the same principles as any other investment in an institution's financial portfolio. Stemming from the APPA/NACUBO Institute for Facilities Finance, this book addresses the totality of managing the facilities investment of an educational institution. Jointly published by APPA & the National Association of College & University Business Officers; supported in part by Sodexho USA.
softcover, 148 pages, ISBN 1-890956-27-9, Item A747
$ 50.00 (Member Price: $ 30.00)

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Planning for Master Planning Planning for Master Planning.
Author: John R. Reeve and Marion B. Smith
Provides the reader with discussions of why master planning is important, the types of master planning, and the ways to implement a successful effort. You will also learn how to prepare to do a master plan, determine objectives and who to involve, administer all aspects of the plan, and select master planning consultants.
softcover, 112 pages, ISBN 0-913359-85-8, Item A694
$ 40.00 (Member Price: $ 29.00)

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Planning Within a Community Context (PDF-PDC9).
Author: Ira Fink
Downloadable PDF file of Chapter 54 of Facilities Management: A Manual for Plant Administration, third edition. The manual is the primary text for APPA’s popular Institute for Facilities Management.
PDF, 14 pages, ISBN FM-54, Item FM-54
$ 25.00 (Member Price: $ 15.00)

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Professional Services Procurement and Contracts (PDF-PDC10).
Author: David J. Sheahen
Downloadable PDF file of Chapter 58 of Facilities Management: A Manual for Plant Administration, third edition. The manual is the primary text for APPA’s popular Institute for Facilities Management.
PDF, 19 pages, ISBN FM-58, Item FM-58
$ 25.00 (Member Price: $ 15.00)

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Project Design and Development (PDF-PDC11).
Author: Michael Haggans
Downloadable PDF file of Chapter 59 of Facilities Management: A Manual for Plant Administration, third edition. The manual is the primary text for APPA’s popular Institute for Facilities Management.
PDF, 22 pages, ISBN FM-59, Item FM-59
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Project Financing (PDF-PDC12).
Author: Alan V. Matthews & Diane M. Cook
Downloadable PDF file of Chapter 65 of Facilities Management: A Manual for Plant Administration, third edition. The manual is the primary text for APPA’s popular Institute for Facilities Management.
PDF, 17 pages, ISBN FM-65, Item FM-65
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Real Estate Management (PDF-PDC13).
Author: Melanie Besio, Mitzi Lee, & Ellen Miller, with contributions by Randy Cordova, Darryl Chaney, & Carl Mullen
Downloadable PDF file of Chapter 67 of Facilities Management: A Manual for Plant Administration, third edition. The manual is the primary text for APPA’s popular Institute for Facilities Management.
PDF, 19 pages, ISBN FM-67, Item FM-67
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Renovations and Alterations (PDF-PDC14).
Author: Jon Hlafter
Downloadable PDF file of Chapter 64 of Facilities Management: A Manual for Plant Administration, third edition. The manual is the primary text for APPA’s popular Institute for Facilities Management.
PDF, 28 pages, ISBN FM-64, Item FM-64
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Space Management (PDF-PDC15).
Author: Melanie Besio, Jeffrey Tilman, Gail Biddison, & Thomas Hier, with contributions by Alicia Stokes
Downloadable PDF file of Chapter 66 of Facilities Management: A Manual for Plant Administration, third edition. The manual is the primary text for APPA’s popular Institute for Facilities Management.
PDF, 24 pages, ISBN FM-66, Item FM-66
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Stewardship & Accountability in Campus Planning, Design & Construction Stewardship & Accountability in Campus Planning, Design & Construction.
Author: edited by Donald J. Guckert, APPA Fellow
These 12 chapters from facilities PDC experts offer the tools you can use to build your reputation as educational facilities professionals. They will help you frame your technical successes as you demonstrate your stewardship of your campus facilities. Topics covered include the high cost of building a better university, design decisions and the campus image, facilities masterplans, building codes, making a business case for sustainability, paying for the architect's mistakes, green building design, design decision-making for total cost of ownership, and much more.
softcover, 105 pages, ISBN 0-890956-35-X, Item A757
$ 59.00 (Member Price: $ 39.00)

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