Fundamental discipline-aligned criteria describing design, construction, and technical requirements for the development of VA projects.

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Design Manual Index  
Steam, Heating Hot Water, and Outside Distribution Systems Design Manual, Volume 1 Steam Boilers (Steam Generating Systems)  
Steam, Heating Hot Water, and Outside Distribution Systems Design Manual, Volume 2 Water Boilers (Hot Water Generating Systems)   
Plumbing Design Manual  
Fire Protection Design Manual  
Automated Transport Systems: Elevator Design Manual  
Signage Design Manual  
Automated Transport Systems: Automatic Guide Vehicles (AGV), Automated Mobile Robots (AMR) System Design Manual –  
Automated Transport Systems: Dumbwaiter and Cartlift Design Manual  
Automated Transport Systems: Material and Solid Waste Management, Linen and Trash Chutes Design Manual  
Automated Transport Systems: Pneumatic Tube System Design Manual  
Structural Design Manual  
Steam, Heating Hot Water, and Outside Distribution Systems Design Manual, Volume 3 Outside Steam and Heating Hot Water Distribution Systems  
Lighting Design Manual  
Interior Design Manual  
Physical Security and Resiliency Design Manual (with Appendices)  
Electrical Design Manual  
HVAC Design Manual  
Telecommunications and Special Telecommunications Systems Design Manual  
Architectural Design Manual  
Sustainable Design Manual  
Site—Parking Design Manual and Demand Model  
Critical Path Method Schedule and Risk Management for Architects / Engineers (A/E): Volume 1 - Guidelines for Preparation of CPM Schedule  
Critical Path Method Schedule and Risk Management for Architects / Engineers (A/E): Volume 2 - Guidelines for Preparation of Risk Management  
Asbestos Abatement Design Manual