Is there anyone that specializes in, or can direct me to someone, or firm that can assist in the preparation of these documents?
AIA Masterspec has several, if you are a subscriber. The Masterspec Architectural Review Committee (I’m a member) just completed a review of them two weeks ago, so updates to them will be issued in a few months.
Here is a great resource: http://www.cr.nps.gov/hps/tps/briefs/presbhom.htm
Mitch - My firm, Bassetti Architects, does a lot of historic preservation and may be interested in helping you. Please e-mail me at: daxt AT bassettiarch DOT COM.
I can, but not now. I’m working in New Orleans and do not expect to be in a position to take on new work until July.
However, whether you can wait, or need the names of some firms that are capable and have solid experience with historic buildings, drop me an email directly. johncallanaia@visi.com
Mitch,
Also try Morrison Hershfield in Atlanta. Contact Chris Norris at cnorris@morrisonhershfield.com.
Other contacts are Lorne Simpson of Simpson Roberts at 403-265-1313. Tell Lorne Wayne Yancey gave you his phone number.
Wayne
Also checkout:
Many years ago CSI issued a technical document on this very topic and it’s available from the CSI Bookstore:
Guide to Preparing Design and Construction Documents for Historic Projects [1996]
by Christine Beall & Deborah Slaton
Published: 1996
Language: English
Product Code: TD-2-8
A joint publication of CSI and the Association for Preservation Technology International (APTI).[1996], this document includes:
Recommended methods of documenting existing conditions
Recommended methods of preparing drawings, specifications, and bidding requirements for historic projects
Recommended procedures for contract modifications, quality assurance, submittals, and project closeout. [TD-2-8]
Members: $50.00 - Non-members: $73.00
CSI Bookstore also carries the following items:
Structural Analysis of Historic Buildings: Restoration, Preservation, & Adaptive Reuse Applications
Building Pathology: Deterioration Diagnostics and Intervention
Means Repair and Remodeling Cost Data
Historic Preservation: Project Planning & Estimating
Water in Buildings: An Architect’s Guide to Moisture and Mold
The Natl Park Svc has standards based on Dept on Interior. Not specs but may be useful to you or future thread reader.
http://www.cr.nps.gov/linklaws.htm#standards
http://www.cr.nps.gov/local-law/arch_stnds_10.htm