ABSTRACT
The volume of information available to the building designer is vast. Each new proj-
ect brings with it a new set of challenges and a fresh search for information to answer
the questions raised during the design stages. This chapter provides an overview of the
resources available, from information provided by regulatory and advisory bodies
to that provided by the manufacturers. We also consider the information held within
the specifier’s office encoded in previous projects, office standards and master
specifications.
