Landscape Design Documentation: A Guide to Plan Checking and Quality Control Book

Introduction

Acknowledgements

PART I. ROLE OF THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

1. Definition and Practice

Definition

Becoming a Landscape Architect

Ethical Responsibilities

Legal Responsibilities

Professional Liability

2. Scope of Services

Practice Diversity

Forms of Practice

Company Structure

Project Services

Collaboration with Other Professions

PART II. RISK MANAGEMENT

3. Identifying Common Risk Exposures

Contracts and Proposals

Common Risk Exposures

4. Insurance

Professional Liability Insurance

Office Related Insurance

Employee Related Insurance

Selecting an Insurance Agent

Contract Provisions

5. Dispute Resolution

Resolving Disputes in the Conference Room

Mediation

Arbitration

Litigation

Expert Witnesses

PART III. QUALITY CONTROL TECHNIQUES

6. A Quality Control Plan

Quality Plan Purpose

Office Organization

Office Management

Employees

Marketing

Record Keeping / Database Management

Process

7. Plan Checking Quality Control

Process

The CAD Revolution

PART IV. QUALITY CHECKLISTS

8. Data Collection Checklists

8-1 Project Information

8-2 Data Collection

8-3 Site Inventory

8-4 Site Analysis

8-5 Client Questionnaire

9. Consultant Coordination Checklists

9-1 Architect Coordination

9-2 Civil Engineer Coordination

9-3 Structural Engineer Coordination

9-4 Mechanical and Electrical Engineer Coordination

9-5 Quantity Surveyor Coordination

9-6 Interior Designer Coordination

9-7Architectural Lighting Designer Coordination

9-8 Fountain / Lake / Pool Consultant Coordination

9-9 Geotechnical / Soil Agronomist Coordination

9-10 Horticulturist Coordination

10. Design Document Checklists

10-1 Design Requirements

10-2 Typical Report Outline Checklist

10-3 Landscape Assessment Components

10-4 Stormwater Management

10-5 Urban Design Components

10-6 Accessibility Requirements

11. Construction Document Checklists

11-1 Base Sheet Checklist

11-2 Demolition Plan Checklist

11-3 Construction Plan Checklist

11-4 Construction Details Checklist

11-5 Grading Plan Checklist

11-6A Planting Plan Checklist

11-6B Interior Planting Plan Checklist

11-7 Lighting Plan Checklist

11-8 Irrigation Plan Checklist

11-9A Specialty Items - Tennis Courts

11-9B Specialty Items - Swimming Pools

11-9C Specialty Items - Water Features

11-9D Specialty Items - Children Playgrounds

11-9E Specialty Items - Roof Top Gardens

11-9F Specialty Items - Wood Decks and Trellises

11-9G Specialty Items- Retaining Walls

11-9H Specialty Items- Streets and Parking

12. Specification Checklists

12-1 Specifications Checklist

13. Cost Estimation Checklists

13-1 Cost Estimate Checklist

14. Bidding / Tender Checklists

14-1 Bidding / Tender Checklist

15. Site Observation Checklists

15-1 Site Observation Checklist

15-2 Maintenance Checklist

16. Project Close Out Checklists

16-1    Project Close Out

16-2 Client Evaluation Form

16-3 Project Evaluation Checklist

Bibliography

Index

About The Author