The Inclusive Corporation


Book Description

Annotation Hogan (a consultant) offers businesses advice on relating to employees and customers with disabilities, presenting ideas for socially responsible business practices compatible with a competitive strategy. While focusing primarily on the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the book also provides guidance on marketing and employment inclusivity, the promotion of diversity and the dispelling of myths, and matters of etiquette. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).




A Legal Guide to Urban and Sustainable Development for Planners, Developers and Architects


Book Description

Written by pioneering attorneys in the emerging fields of urbanism and green building, A Legal Guide to Urban and Sustainable Development for Planners, Developers and Architects offers you practical solutions for legal issues you may face in planning, zoning, developing, and operating such communities. Find information on legal issues related to urban form, legal mechanisms and ways to incorporate good urban design into local land regulation, overcoming impediments to sound urban design practice, and state and Federal issues related to the legal issues of urban design and planning.




Construction Codes & Inspection Handbook


Book Description

Ensure code compliance, accurate calculations, and quality, while saving time and money Comprehensive, practical, and visual, this resource provides you with instant access to job-critical information. 600 tables, charts, checklists and calculations for quick look-up Provides job-critical data on every major building code, including the IBC (International Building Code) -- the world's most widely adopted building code Jargon-free explanations clarify complex codes Covers construction procedures and standards for commercial and industrial projects