Architectural forensics.0071498427 Architectural forensics See computer forensics. . Kubba, Shamil A. A. McGraw-Hill 2008 438 pages $89.95 Hardcover TH441 Forensic architecture and engineering can provide significant building and maintenance cost savings by identifying and diagnosing problems and providing solutions that incorporate all of a structure's diverse elements and systems. Kuppa, a well-regarded architect and author, notes that an even more significant role for the forensic architect may be to anticipate problems and identify corrective action A corrective action is a change implemented to address a weakness identified in a management system. Normally corrective actions are instigated in response to a customer complaint, abnormal levels if internal nonconformity, nonconformities identified during an internal audit or to prevent them. The book utilizes numerous illustrations, case studies, and samples in its step-by-step approach to conducting facility investigations. Subjects also include field work, photogrammetry photogrammetry: see aerial and satellite photography. , lab testing, litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. and dispute resolution, expert testimony Testimony about a scientific, technical, or professional issue given by a person qualified to testify because of familiarity with the subject or special training in the field. , and business advice on methods of presentation, marketing, and establishing an office and Web site. ([c]20082005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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