This book provides crucial information on:

• Applicable standards and financing
• Site survey and documentation methods
• Protecting finishes and features
• Hazardous materials
• Identifying and qualifying specialty contractors
• Mechanical/Electrical systems upgrades
• Includes a reference guide on old building materials and how to restore them

Historic Preservation: Project Planning & Estimating - Table of Contents:

• Acknowledgments
• About the Authors
• Introduction
• Part I: Special Considerations of Historic Preservation Projects
  • What Makes a Property Historic?
  • The Project Phases & Design Team Services
  • Hazardous Materials: Identification & Containment
  • Conformance with Codes & Standards
  • Restoring Archaic Materials
  • Upgrading Building Systems
  • Access to & Protection of the Site
  • Mechanical/Electrical Systems
• Part II: Historic Building Materials: Assessment & Repair
  • Metals
  • Masonry
  • Concrete
  • Wood & Plastics
  • Glass
  • Floor Finishes
  • Wall & Ceiling Finishes
  • Roofing, Stucco, & Sealants
  • Paint Techniques, Wallpaper, & Gilding
• Part III: Contract Administration
  • Preparing the Construction Documents
  • The Bidding Process
  • Quality Assurance & Contractor Selection
• Part IV: Estimating Construction & Maintenance Costs
  • Costs Unique to Historic Projects
  • The Unit Price Estimate
  • Funding Sources & Investment Considerations
  • Establishing a Maintenance Budget
• Part V: Case Study

  • Commercial Rehabilitation of a Historic Building: The Candler Building

• Appendix

• Bibliography & Recommended Reading

• Glossary & Index