Building the Empire State

I don't think you can find a better book on the construction of the Empire State Building. It is concise, interesting, and an actual record. Amazing story; that's for sure. I particularly am astounded by the ending notes: something you won't find in today's world.

What an amazing feat of ingenuity almost 90 years ago that will never be repeated. Built in 14 months they averaged over 7,000sf/day. Today a job built at a pace of 3,000sf/day is considered 'warp' speed. Today we talk about LEAN construction when in fact the Empire State Building instituted numerous concepts that now are being considered new ideas. Great photos and diagrams w/ equally well thought out text. The best book I have seen on the construction of the ESB. A must for all currently involved in the construction industry.

Based on actual records the construction company kept during the building process, this book gives an insight of how such an astonishing effort was completed. The whole process of buying the spot, finding an architect(!), tearing down the existing building, design, and building the Empire State took only 22 months. It's an outstanding example of how the management of a very complex project can be done and a must read for everyone in the software industry ;-). Fun to browse through yourself, a sure hit as a gift to anyone interested or working in architecture, construction or project management.

This is as advertised a rediscovered notebook charting the construction of the iconic Empire State Building. For those old timers who want to reminisce about the good old days in construction why not relive it with the best. For the younger generation involved with construction or just fascinated by it, enjoy the choreography of constructing a floor a day on what was to be the world's tallest. Yes, put your Gant Charts, CAD Drawings and the modern electronics aside and peer through the construction notes. What a wonderful discovery! Enjoy!

My daughter is the project manager for the restoration of the mast of the Empire State Building and found information within this book that helped her in her work.

This is a reprint of the typed notes of the progress of building the Empire State Building. It brings to life the excitement of the construction process of the world's tallest building which was constructed in a record amount of time which remains unsurpassed to this day. The amount of orgnanization which was required to accomplish this feat is truly daunting and this book takes the reader into it. I highly recommnend this for both architects and those involved in the construction trades.

Helps you understand what well organized groups can accomplish in 10 months. Also provides insight into life in construction before computers

Great book. Detailed photos & logs; recommended to anyone with interest in building. Very good analysis and look at the planning it took to be successful, even by today's standards.Patrick Houlehan

a real insight into what went on at the building site of the Empire!Very nostalgic and informative with great copies & pics of this great achievement.