.The 25 Most Common Problems: Causes and Effects . Mold and Mildew . How to Prevent Problems . Pre-Design Phase: Blueprint for Process . Building Delivery System . Time and Money . Concept Statement . Team Building . Design Phase: Selecting the Right Firm . Communications . Building Program . Schematic Design . Price Check . Design Development . Site Design . Floor . Air and Vapor Retarders . Wall Systems, Including Barrier, Drainage and Rain Screen Designs . Roof . Flashings . Sealants . Copings . Insulation . Avoiding Condensation . Mechanical Systems . Positive Pressurization . Bidding and Permitting . Construction: Scheduling . Long-Lead Items . Quality Assurance and Control . Early Bid and Construction Packages . Storage and Protection . Coordinating the Trades . Dimensional Tolerances . Managing Change Orders . Close-Out . Post-Construction: Operation . Maintenance . Repair . Replacement . Changes in Ownership

IllustrationsTablesAbbreviationsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsChapter 1. Changes Over TimeChapter 2. Water Instrusion and MoldChapter 3. PredesignChapter 4. Building Envelope DesignChapter 5. Bidding and PreconstructionChapter 6. ConstructionIndex