Building Change of Use Renovating, Adapting, and Altering Commercial, Institutional, and Industrial Properties

RECYCLING STRUCTURES -- DOING THE RIGHT THING EASIERRecycling buildings is not just the right thing to do environmentally and economically, it's become a distinct trend. By 2010, industry experts predict that 8 of every 10 commercial construction dollars will go to some form of renovation -- up substantially from the current 55 percent.No one ever said that change-of-use was easy. That's where this book comes in, simplifying the complexities to smooth each step. Written by a project architect/project manager with in-depth experience in this field, this savvy, practical, IBC-compliant guide for architects, developers, planners, and contractors brings you easy-to-use expert tools and guidance to help you meet the demands ofchange-of-use undertakings and avoid costly and time-wasting pitfalls.HUNDREDS OF VALUABLE TOOLS * More than 200 tables, exhibits, and checklists to make evaluations, assessments, and compliance a cinch * Complete coverage of zoning issues such as allowable land use, complimentary building uses, variances, and historic districts * Detailed information on formatting the design program with the client * Useful technical information on retrofitting building systems and envelopes * Tools for evaluating life cycle maintenance programs * Code hot buttons -- conforming to IBC, NFPA, ADA, and NEC and other important code applications * Case studies that work, from both the public and private sectors * Product recommendations for achieving outstanding renovations and rehabilitations * Listing of helpful resourcesWhether it's bank-to-boutique, factory-to-condos, train terminal-to-restaurant, or warehouse-to-resort, this helpful guide simplifies change-of-use projects at every step.Henehan, Dorothy A. is the author of 'Building Change of Use Renovating, Adapting, and Altering Commercial, Institutional, and Industrial Properties' with ISBN 9780071384810 and ISBN 0071384812.