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

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Design Manual Index   PDF Download dm_index.pdf
Steam, Heating Hot Water, and Outside Distribution Systems Design Manual, Volume 1 Steam Boilers (Steam Generating Systems)   PDF Download dm_sm_01.pdf
Steam, Heating Hot Water, and Outside Distribution Systems Design Manual, Volume 2 Water Boilers (Hot Water Generating Systems)    PDF Download dm_sm_02.pdf
Plumbing Design Manual   PDF Download dmPlbg.pdf
Fire Protection Design Manual   PDF Download dmfpfire.pdf
Automated Transport Systems: Elevator Design Manual   PDF Download dm_elevator_07_2023.pdf
Signage Design Manual   PDF Download dm_signage.pdf
Automated Transport Systems: Automatic Guide Vehicles (AGV), Automated Mobile Robots (AMR) System Design Manual –   PDF Download dmAT-AGV-AMR.pdf
Automated Transport Systems: Dumbwaiter and Cartlift Design Manual   PDF Download dmAT-Cartlift.pdf
Automated Transport Systems: Material and Solid Waste Management, Linen and Trash Chutes Design Manual   PDF Download dmAT-SWM_2023.pdf
Automated Transport Systems: Pneumatic Tube System Design Manual   PDF Download dmAT-PTS.pdf
Structural Design Manual   PDF Download dmstruct.pdf
Steam, Heating Hot Water, and Outside Distribution Systems Design Manual, Volume 3 Outside Steam and Heating Hot Water Distribution Systems   PDF Download dm_sm_03.pdf
Lighting Design Manual   PDF Download dm_lighting.pdf
Interior Design Manual   PDF Download dmInteriorDes.pdf
Physical Security and Resiliency Design Manual (with Appendices)   PDF Download dm_physec_05_2024.pdf
Electrical Design Manual   PDF Download dmElec_2019.pdf
HVAC Design Manual   PDF Download dmHVAC_03_2024.pdf
Telecommunications and Special Telecommunications Systems Design Manual   PDF Download dm_telecomm.pdf
Architectural Design Manual   PDF Download dmarhosp.pdf
Sustainable Design Manual   PDF Download dmSustain_rev_01.pdf
Site—Parking Design Manual and Demand Model   PDF Download dmparking.pdf
Critical Path Method Schedule and Risk Management for Architects / Engineers (A/E): Volume 1 - Guidelines for Preparation of CPM Schedule   PDF Download dmcpm1.pdf
Critical Path Method Schedule and Risk Management for Architects / Engineers (A/E): Volume 2 - Guidelines for Preparation of Risk Management   PDF Download dmcpm2.pdf
Asbestos Abatement Design Manual   PDF Download dmasbhosp.pdf