Originally presented as the author's dissertation (doctoral)--Delft University of Technology, 2012. "Dissertation submitted in fulfilment of the requirements of the Board for Doctorates of Delft University of Technology and of the Academic Board of UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education for the degree of Doctor to be defended in public on Tuesday, 24 Januaryy 2012 at 12:30 hours in Delft, The Netherlands."

"Details make a big difference in a small space. That's especially true in bathrooms, where fixtures add finesse and clever storage ideas help the room seem spacious"--Back cover.

"The Specifications Practice Guide is focused on the roles and responsibilities of the specifications professional in meeting the challenges of the changing world of construction. In this volume, guidelines on topics like writing quality construction specifications and product selection are meshed with best practices for managing project information, working with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Integrated Project Delivery, and writing sustainable design specifications. The companion web site contains a PDF of the full text of the book, CSI Glossary Documents, Format Documents, and CCA Forms"-- "The Specifications Practice Guide is focused on the roles and responsibilities of the specifications professional in meeting the challenges of the changing world of construction. In this volume, guidelines on topics like writing quality construction specifications and product selection are meshed with best practices for managing project information, working with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Integrated Project Delivery, and writing sustainable design specifications"--