Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospital and Health Care Facilities: 2001 Edition

Rating:
Summary: A Guideline Indeed!
Review: The book is not a very entertaining read, but it is not meant to be. In my capacity as Project Superintendent, I used this book extensively in the renovation of a major health care facitlity. It was particularly helpful in dealing with code issues, room sizes, layout, etc as we added a surgical suite to the facility. It is not meant to be an absolute "Bible", rather a very helpful reference work. Thank's to this book, we were able to avoid many mistakes before they happened, and assist the owner in realizing the full potential of his facility, exceeding even his own expectations. While it will not enable the layman to design and build a health care facility, it is a must read for owner and contractor alike. I consider it the best (money) ever spent!

Rating:
Summary: A Guideline Indeed!
Review: The book is not a very entertaining read, but it is not meant to be. In my capacity as Project Superintendent, I used this book extensively in the renovation of a major health care facitlity. It was particularly helpful in dealing with code issues, room sizes, layout, etc as we added a surgical suite to the facility. It is not meant to be an absolute "Bible", rather a very helpful reference work. Thank's to this book, we were able to avoid many mistakes before they happened, and assist the owner in realizing the full potential of his facility, exceeding even his own expectations. While it will not enable the layman to design and build a health care facility, it is a must read for owner and contractor alike. I consider it the best (money) ever spent!