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Basic Lumber
Engineering for Builders
Learn To Calculate Stresses for Pre-Engineered Wood and Wood
Structural Members
Beam and lumber requirements for many
jobs aren’t always clear, especially with changing building codes
and lumber products. Most of the time you rely on your own "rules of
thumb" when figuring spans or lumber engineering. This book can help
you fill the gap between what you can find in the building code span
tables and what you need to pay a certified engineer to do. FREE
Software included for wood beam sizing.
Be a
Successful Building Contractor Ins and
Outs of Starting & Running a
Profitable Construction Business
Packed with fast track building code facts, tips and techniques, and
quick calculations, this practical resource helps building
contractors define their business requirements, select a business
structure, manage jobs efficiently, locate desirable building lots,
build on speculation, computerize their operations, understand
financial transactions, hire top-notch employees--and avoid common
pitfalls.
Best
Practices Guide to Residential Construction: Materials, Finishes and
Details
The Most Comprehensive Guide to
Construction Material Selection and Installation
It takes a wise choice of building materials and details
to create durable, attractive, and affordable custom homes and
remodeling projects. Best Practices Guide to Residential
Construction provides up-to-date, field-tested recommendations
that help professionals balance cost and performance when designing
and building residential projects. This one-stop resource covers the
real-world challenges of material selection and installation so
designers, contractors, and building owners can make informed
decisions for all major building components. Useful to architects,
designers, and specifiers—as well as contractors, builders, and
developers.
Builder's Instant Answers
The Book Builders Turn to When They Need an
Answer FAST!
Whether you’re a construction professional who
needs a solution-oriented, quick-find manual or a homeowner who
wants help tackling tough weekend repairs, Builders Instant
Answers is the on-the-job resource you should always keep
within reach. Its the one book you can count on to solve even the
most difficult building problem in minutes! It features just enough text to answer your question -- but
not waste your time -- and all the charts, photos, illustrations,
and tables you need to speed to a solution.
Building A Successful Construction
Company Details the Challenges That Contractors
Face When Starting a Business
Building a Successful Construction Company is a straightforward,
conversational guide that emphasizes how strategic thinking is
essential for starting and running a construction company today.
With over 10 years of experience consulting on construction business
practices, the author has worked with hundreds of companies and
knows the tricks of the trade that continually prove successful.
Building Your
Successful Handyman Business A Guide to Starting & Operating a
Profitable Handyman / Contracting Business
Informative guide to help start and grow your handyman business or
similar contracting company. Includes access to 65 business forms
and templates customizable to your business. The author, Chuck
Solomon owns and operates a successful home improvement business
serving the Triangle area (Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill) of
North Carolina. This guide is the result of his experience spending
many hours starting and growing his own home improvement business.
Building Better Homes - DVD A Multimedia Training
Program for Builders, Architects and Remodelers
Building Better Homes is a fully-interactive educational tool that
demonstrates how to apply the latest building science tools and
techniques to residential home construction. The Building Better
Homes interactive DVD-ROM breaks new ground in home construction
education by teaching cutting-edge, easy-to-access techniques
through hands-on video, close-up photos, animation and step-by-step
instructions. The program follows the entire construction process
step-by-step, with photos of construction details, installation
video clips, technical animations, and six hours of interactive
construction content. Printable construction drawings, checklists
and work forms can be put to use immediately by supervisors, foremen
and subcontractors.
Building
Construction Illustrated
Newly Updated Classic Illustrated
Guide to the Basics of Building Construction
For nearly three decades, Building
Construction Illustrated has offered an outstanding introduction to
the principles of building construction. This new edition of the
revered classic remains as relevant as ever-providing the latest
information. Its rich approach clearly presents all of the basic
concepts underlying building construction and equips readers with
useful guidelines for approaching virtually any new materials or
techniques they may encounter. With its comprehensive and lucid
presentation of everything from foundations and floor systems to
finish work, Building Construction Illustrated, Fourth Edition
equips students and professionals in all areas of architecture and
construction with useful guidelines for approaching virtually any
new materials or techniques they may encounter in building planning,
design, and construction.
Building
Construction: Principles, Materials & Systems Comprehensive and Fully
Illustrated Introduction to Construction Methods and Materials
The science of building construction and design is evolving more
quickly than ever before. The second edition of this outstanding
text builds on the previous version. It incorporates the latest
updates available, features hundreds of new pieces of artwork, and
is now in FULL COLOR! Written by an author team with decades of
experience in architecture, building construction, engineering, and
teaching, Building Construction: Principles, Materials & Systems 2nd
Edition is a comprehensive and fully illustrated introduction to
construction methods and materials.
Building
Trades Construction Dictionary 4th Edition - Updated dictionary with searchable CD-ROM database
Designed
as a comprehensive reference to present terms related to the
building trades in a clear, heavily-illustrated style (1,079
Illustrations). An extensive
Appendix provides common conversion tables, geometric figures, print
symbols, and professional organizations. This outstanding feature is
unparalleled in other dictionaries for the building trades.
Building Process Simplified A Homeowners and Contractors
Guide to Codes, Permits and Inspections
If you have ever needed to navigate a home project through code
compliance, permits, and the inspection process, but felt
intimidated by the complexity of it all, your resource is here. The
Building Process Simplified is a straightforward, no-nonsense guide
with an abundance of practical examples that clarify otherwise
complicated code articles and approved processes. Coverage spans a
broad range of topics, from code compliance and permits to the court
process and zoning issues, making this a well-rounded, valuable
resource for anyone seeking a more in-depth understanding of home
projects and their processes.
Building with
Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)
Strength and energy efficiency through
structural panel construction
Every once in a while a new
technology comes along that makes its predecessors obsolete. Today,
Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) are in the process of replacing
the postwar norm of stick-framed, fiberglass-insulated houses and
light commercial buildings. SIPs produce a structurally superior,
better insulated, faster to erect, and more environmentally friendly
house than ever before possible.
Building
Tips and Techniques -
For Pros By
Pros
Over 350 site-proven tips - For over 20
years, Fine Homebuilding readers have consistently picked the
Tips and Techniques column as their favorite part of the magazine.
It’s easy to understand why. This is the place where veteran
carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and other tradesmen share their
shortcuts, trade secrets, jigs, and ingenious solutions. With over
350 entries, this collection of job-site gems will help you get the
job done better and faster -- and it may even save you some money in
the process.
Construction Master
5 en Español
with protective hardcover case
All the great features of the Construction Master 5, but totally in
Spanish
For
Spanish-speaking Contractors, Builders, and Tradespersons and
construction companies with Spanish-speaking employees. The
Construction Master 5 En Español is the first Construction-Math
calculator designed specifically for Spanish-speaking users. All
special function key labels, the LCD display and calculated values
are in Spanish. Spanish and English User’s Guides and Quick Start
tutorial video are also included.
Construction
Materials, Methods and Techniques Explore The Most
Up-To-Date Green Methods For Residential and Commercial Construction
Offers comprehensive coverage of these topics and presents them
using a logical, well-structured format that follows the natural
sequence of a construction project. With an emphasis in providing
the most current information available, including sustainability and
green design, this third edition is fully equipped with content that
reflects the 2004 Edition of Construction Specifications Institute
(CSI) MasterFormat and information that is based on the input of
hundreds of today's top manufacturers and professional and trade
organizations
Construction Planning,
Equipment, and Methods Learn The Fundamentals
of Machine Utilization and Production Estimating
The Seventh Edition of
Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods, follows in
the footsteps of the previous editions by providing the reader with
the fundamentals of machine utilization and production estimating in
a logical, simple, and concise format. This text features expanded
coverage of building in today's global environment.
Hundreds of photos and
illustrations have been added to the seventh edition to
make this dynamic text even more accessible to both students and
professionals.
Construction
Technology: Analysis and Choice Learn To Make Decisions About Design,
Production, Maintenance and Disposal of Building Using The Latest
Construction Technologies
The book takes as its theme the process of choice: what the expert
has to know and how he/she might think through the decisions to be
made about the design, production, maintenance and disposal of
buildings. It is written with the conviction that by focusing on the
process of choice, the range of theory and knowledge that is useful
to practice becomes explicit, making the link between knowledge and
practice, and between understanding and experience.
Construction
Waterproofing Handbook Comprehensive Guide to Waterproofing
Concepts and Materials
Fully updated to include new techniques for mold remediation,
Construction Waterproofing Handbook simplifies the critical task of
keeping a building's envelope watertight. It begins with a tutorial
on basic waterproofing concepts and materials, then moves on to the
particulars of designing and installing systems in commercial,
industrial, and residential structures. Written by a renowned
expert, this comprehensive guide provides key information on such
matters as quality assurance, admixtures, expansion joints, testing,
and safety. Because of recent natural disasters, clients are more
concerned with waterproofing than ever. Construction Waterproofing
Handbook provides everything you'll need to complete the most
demanding projects with confidence and within budget.
Design and
Layout of Foodservice Facilities A Complete Guide for the Entire Food
Service Facility Design Process
In today's fast-moving business climate, the foodservice
professional will likely be involved in several facility design
projects over his or her career. Design and Layout of Foodservice
Facilities, Third Edition provides a comprehensive reference for
every step of the process, from getting the initial concept right to
the planning, analysis, design, permitting, and construction--in
short, everything needed to get to opening day of the new
establishment! Packed with valuable drawings, photographs, and
charts, this essential guide covers the nuts-and-bolts decisions
that make the difference in an effective, efficient foodservice
operation, including equipment selection, workflows, and legal
compliance
DeWalt Building Contractor's
Licensing Exam Guide Prepare For Your Exam - Based on the 2006
International Codes.
Prepare for your state or county licensing exam with the most
comprehensive building contractor's licensing guide on the market
today. Developed by an industry leader in contractor education, the
DEWALT Building Contractor's Licensing Exam Guide Second Edition
provides complete coverage for exams that are based on the
International Building Code®
or International Residential
Code®. With topics ranging from code and OSHA requirements to
business management and building theory, readers are introduced to
critical concepts. They are also given the opportunity to apply
their knowledge, both with sample exams in the book, and simulated
exam experiences in the back-of-book CD.
DeWalt Construction Professional
Reference THE Reference Guide for the Construction
Industry.
This outstanding "answer book" is the perfect professional
reference for questions concerning basic building disciplines.
The DEWALT® Construction Professional
Reference features at-a-glance information on hardware sizing,
correct nailing patterns, walls and flooring, doors and door
openings, roof pitches, stairway stringers, steel, excavation,
masonry, and much more! With illustrative diagrams and
construction documents for use on the jobsite, this valuable
reference is sure to be an effective tool from the configuration of
a job to its conclusion
Electrical
Studies For The Trades - 4th Edition
Ideal For Tradesman Who
Require Practical Knowledge of Electricity Electrical Studies for
Trades is ideal for current and future service technicians in fields
such as air conditioning and refrigeration, construction, and
facilities management who require practical knowledge of
electricity. This book begins with an overview of basic electricity
concepts rather than introducing complex mathematical calculations.
From this starting point, readers proceed directly to "must-know"
information, including how to determine wire sizes and make a
variety of common switch connections
Fundamentals
of Residential Construction
Up-to-date Explanations of Today's
Residential Construction Systems
This Second Edition features the most up-to-date
explanations of today’s residential construction systems. From
foundation to roof and exterior finishes to interior details, this
new edition thoroughly addresses the latest developments in
materials and methods of house construction, including energy
efficiency, framing, and roofing. Abundantly illustrated with more
than 1,200 drawings and photographs, it provides authoritative
coverage on wood light-frame construction, industrialized systems of
construction, and more.
Graphic
Guide to Site Construction
Over 325 Details for Builders and Designers
From one end of the property line to the other, Graphic
Guide to Site Construction provides you with the essential
details on a vast array of residential site construction projects --
from basic walkways to driveways, retaining walls, septic systems,
decks, terraces and exterior lighting, and more. As with all Graphic
Guides, Site Construction provides clear and authoritative
information through more than 350 illustrations.
Handbook of
Rigging: For Construction & Industrial Operations Ultimate Guide to Designing & Operating
Safe & Efficient Rigging Systems
Recent years have seen an abundance of changes in the rigging
industry. This popular, hands-on reference brings you completely up
to date on equipment, materials, systems, and regulations that
affect your profession. Whether you are a maintenance technician,
hoist operator, worksite foreman, or any other specialist requiring
the use of rigging equipment, this comprehensive guide will help
ensure that your projects are completed in a cost-effective manner,
without sacrificing safety and efficiency.
Home Builders
Guide to Continuous Improvement Tools and Techniques to
Improve Schedules, Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Cost & Safety
Presenting well-known tools and techniques, the Home Builder's Guide
to Continuous Improvement provides important insights and necessary
information to reduce cycle time duration and variation in order to
improve quality and customer satisfaction and to minimize costs and
accidents. Each chapter offers examples based on the author's
personal experience working with builders and trade contractions.
Including figures and graphs to enhance the text, this book contains
simple language, using residential construction industry terminology
to improve understanding of continuous improvement concepts and
practices. No previous math background is required, making it
suitable for all levels.
How To Open & Operate a Financially
Successful Construction Company - with Companion CD-ROM Learn The Basics of Starting Your Own
Construction Company
Starting a construction company, even a small one, can be a very
profitable venture. There has never been a better time to start a
construction company and get ahead of the competition. This new book
is a comprehensive, detailed study of the practical side of starting
and operating a construction firm. It will take you step by step
through every aspect and prepare you with everything you need
including sample business forms, leases, contracts; worksheets and
checklists for planning, starting, and running day-to-day
operations. You will get dozens of other valuable, timesaving tools
of the trade that every entrepreneur should have.
JLC Field
Guide to Residential Construction Volume 1
Over 440 precisely-detailed drawings with clear, concise notes and
detailed explanations that show you everything from estimating and
selecting lumber to foundations, framing, roofing, siding and
exteriors. Explains code requirements for all U.S. building
codes and includes span tables for different types of lumber. This
is the ultimate visual quick-reference guide for busy construction
professionals who need quick, accurate information on what’s
required
JLC Field
Guide to Residential Construction Volume 2 - Interiors
Over 300 detailed technical drawings, illustrations and tables
giving key dimensions and critical details from accessible kitchens
to zoned heating systems. This new version of JLC Field Guide has
the field-proven principles, methods and materials on all facets of
interior construction and remodeling. Here, in Volume 2, we have
addressed the key aspects of house mechanicals and interior
finishes. Spiral bound
Million Dollar Blue Collar Learn Success In
Managing Your Finances As A Construction Worker
Basic financial management is critical for union construction worker
s life and work success. More than a third now report serious
problems with debt. Many struggle to complete apprenticeship
programs or drop out as a result. Collateral impacts include
substance abuse; family impacts & crisis; poor work performance;
reduced work ethic and commitment
Olin's Construction: Principles,
Materials and Methods
The Cornerstone Construction Reference for
Architects and Construction Professionals for Over 50 Years
Get the industry standard updated for a new age of
construction. For more than fifty years, Construction has been the
cornerstone reference in the field for architecture and construction
professionals and students. This new 9th edition, now called
Olin's Construction after its original author, is an invaluable
resource that will provide in-depth coverage for decades to come.
You'll find the most up-to-date principles, materials, methods,
codes, and standards used in the design and construction of
contemporary residential, commercial, and institutional buildings.
Real
Resumes for Construction Jobs
Comprehensive Guide to
Writing a Resume and Finding a Job in the Construction Industry
Don't take it for granted that construction industry jobs are always
easy to get. The best jobs in any field are always the object of
intense competition! This book will show how to enter, advance in,
or exit from the construction field while speaking the lingo of the
construction industry. Resumes include jobs such as project manager,
carpenter, foreman, safety manager, electrician, brick mason,
engineering manager, real estate agent, plumber, job planner,
sander, flooring installer, interior designer, independent
contractor, and many other jobs..
Residential Building Codes
Illustrated A Guide To Understanding the 2009
International Residential Code
An easy-to-use illustrated guide to building codes for residential
structures. As the construction industry moves to a single set of
international building codes, architects and construction
professionals need an interpretive guide to understand how the
building code affects the early design of specific projects. This
newest addition to Wiley’s series of focused guides familiarizes
code users with the 2009 International Residential Code® (IRC) as it
applies to residential buildings.
Residential Construction Academy:
Basic Principles for Construction Ideal For Anyone
Beginning A Career In the Building Trades Industry
Residential Construction Academy: Basic Principles for Construction,
2E provides thorough, up-to-date coverage of the core academic areas
that are necessary for success in the field. Topics include work
ethic, math, communications, print reading, safety, and common
tools. Now in its 2nd edition, this book has been updated to include
new coverage of building codes and safe materials handling in order
to stay current with industry standards and trends. In addition, a
new chapter on percentages rounds out the math section, and an
English-Spanish glossary has been added to better address the needs
of all readers.
Smart Business for Contractors A Guide To Money And The Law - For
Pros By Pros
A contractor needs three basic things to be successful in business:
an accountant, a calendar, and this book. Completely revised and
updated, the advice in Smart Business for Contractors all but
insures a contractor's increased efficiency and profitability. It
walks readers through details big and small that make the difference
between contractors who have more work than they can do yet barely
make ends meet and contractors who work at a manageable pace, keep
up-to-date records, and turn a profit job after job, year after
year. Covering the spectrum of a contractor's career, Smart Business
for Contractors includes new detailed information on what a
contractor can expect in his first year in business and updated
information on tools every contractor needs to plan intelligently
for retirement.
Steel Frame House
Construction Comprehensive Guide To
Steel Framing For Residential Construction Framing
Framing with steel has
obvious advantages over wood, yet building with steel requires new
skills that can present challenges to the wood builder. This new
book explains steel framing techniques for homes. It shows you the
techniques, the tools, the materials, and how you can make it
happen. Includes hundreds of photos and illustrations,
plus a CD-ROM
with steel framing details and 37 pages of steel-frame cost
estimates.
Sustainable
Commercial Interiors
An Illustrated, Step-By-Step Guide to Green Design
Strategies for Commercial Interiors
Sustainable Commercial Interiors provides an
engaging introduction to and exploration of the vast field of
sustainable design as it specifically relates to commercial interior
spaces. In Sustainable Commercial Interiors, the authors
share their passion for environmental advocacy while offering
designers and architects the technical knowledge important for
success in this evolving discipline. The authors apply the concept
of environmental responsibility to the design of interiors, and
employ the organization of the LEED Green Building Rating System to
sort the design process into five categories: sustainable sites,
water efficiency, energy issues, materials, and indoor environmental
quality.
Sustainable
Residential Interiors
An Illustrated Guide to Green Design
Strategies for Residential Interiors
Issues of sustainability and environmental consciousness
have been increasingly important to designers of residential
interiors. With solutions for the design practitioner, this book
covers topics such as indoor air quality, identifying low-impact
materials, conserving energy and water, and support of construction
teams in reducing waste, Sustainable Residential Interiors provides
designers with the necessary information and tools to integrate
environmentally responsible design into their practice. Sustainable
Residential Interiors takes readers through an integrated design
process, showing how sustainable principles and practices can be
applied on virtually every level of interior design
The Green
Home: A Decision Making Guide for Owners and Builders How to Meet The Highest Green Building
Standards within a Given Budget
Dedicated to teaching builders and homeowners alike about
environmentally-friendly residential construction. This highly
practical resource explores the very latest construction techniques,
materials, processes, and green practices that will reduce the
environmental impact of the building itself. Coverage ranges from
air sealing measures and energy efficient practices to water
conservation and the usage of natural materials, with a special
focus on complying with zoning ordinances and building codes. With
thorough explanations of the many benefits of green building, this
is the perfect "nuts and bolts" guide to environmentally-sound
homes.
Working Alone
- Tips & Techniques for Solo Building
Shows how
you can become a dynamic one-man crew, handling nearly every aspect
of house construction without having to hire or wait for anyone
else. Explains how you can, on your own, lay out a foundation, build
and erect walls, square up and straighten walls, install sheathing,
lay out rafters, raise the ridge, get the roof square, install
rafters, subfascia and sheathing, finish eaves, install windows and
siding, hang drywall, measure and cut trim, install cabinets, and
build decks
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