GOOD INDUSTRY PRACTICES

DESIGN AND MATERIAL SELECTION FOR QUALITY - VOLUME 1

CONTENTS
Introduction 5

1.0 An Overview of Buildable Design and Quality 7

2.0 Inuence of Layouts/Shapes on Quality and Constructability 15

3.0 Quality Issues in Conventional Methods & Materials 21

4.0 Quality Features in Structural Elements 29

4.1 Steel Structures
4.2 Precast Concrete Elements

5.0 Quality Features in Architectural Elements 47

5.1 Prefabricated Bathrooms
5.2 Drywall Partitions

6.0 Design and Detailing for Quality in Architectural Components 73

6.1 Timber Doors
6.2 Cabinets and other Components

7.0 Design and Detailing for Quality at Adjoining Locations/Trades 91

7.1 Architectural Finishes
7.2 Embedded /Concealed Services

8.0 Example Projects 109

References and Further Reading 117