An evaluation of federal agency activities in: (1) establishing metric guidelines & preparing reports on the transition, (2) using the metric system in procurements, (3) using the metric system in grants & other business activities, & (4) dealing with private sector & public attitudes toward conversion.

Written for the practicing architect, Structural Design addresses the process on both a conceptual and a mathematical level. Most importantly, it helps architects work with structural consultants and understand all the necessary considerations when designing structural systems. Using a minimum of simple math, this book shows you how to make correct design calculations for structures made from steel, wood, concrete, and masonry. What?s more, this edition has been completely updated to reflect the latest design methods and codes, including LRFD for steel design. The book was also re-designed for easy navigation. Essential principles, as well as structural solutions, are visually reinforced with hundreds of drawings, photographs, and other illustrations--making this book truly architect-friendly.

A companion to Means Building Construction Costs Data, Metric Version, as well as a stand-alone reference on how to do quantity takeoffs in metric units for construction estimates, this book presents metric terminology, conversion methods and factors, and special considerations--with applications to various types of construction and materials. Timed to coincide with the Federal government's requirement to metricate Federal construction projects in January, 1994.

The Encyclopedia concentrates on resources that are useful, in an easy-to-use format to enable the Architect to access this wealth of knowledge. More than a simple listing, the Encyclopedia provides the "intelligence" to find, evaluate, and contact the resources that can save time and money in the day-to-day practice of an Architect. The Encyclopedia will have a system to indicate to readers which listings are the most targeted in terms of the "best" sources. There will be four indexes: Keyword index, Name index, Master Format index, and Acronym index.