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Getting Financing & Developing Land
Developing land is a
major leap for most builders—yet, it is
where the big money is made. This book gives you the practical
knowledge you need to make that leap, from preparing a market study,
selecting a building site and obtaining financing, to having your
plans approved and controlling your building costs so you can ensure
yourself a good profit. Includes a CD-ROM with forms, checklists,
and a sample business plan that you can customize and use to sell
your idea to lenders and investors. |
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Land Development
The industry’s bible. Nine chapters cover everything you need
to know about land development from initial market studies to site
selection and analysis. New and innovative design ideas for streets,
houses, and neighborhoods are included.
Whether you’re developing a whole neighborhood or just one
site, you shouldn’t be without this essential reference. |
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Land Development
Handbook
Successfully navigate the confusing maze of land development
- If you're looking for cutting-edge blockbuster coverage of the
land development process, the search ends here! Written by one of
the nation's premier consulting firms, this new edition delivers
up-to-date coverage of planning, engineering, and surveying . . .
all with over 700 illustrations, including diagrams, detailed
drawings, plats, and reports generated at the various design stages,
as well as charts, tables, and more. |
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Moving the Earth
Since 1955, MOVING THE EARTH has
stood as the standard source of practical expertise for the
Excavation and Construction Industries. Geared to the needs of those
who do the actual earthmoving, this is a book as massive as the
tasks it details-an all-encompassing guide that covers every aspect
of site preparation and management, and that details every machine
and vehicle needed to perform each task. This Fifth edition
completely updates readers on the latest advances in equipment and
operating techniques, as well as important new safety, regulatory,
and environmental methods. |
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Practical
Manual of Land Development
The first choice among land development engineers, this
edition is
newly updated and
expanded!
It is
required reading for young engineers and a convenient reference for
experienced engineers. This is the essential book for civil
engineers in land development and provides helpful information for
all land development professionals including feasibility studies and
cost estimating. |
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Landscaping &
Design |
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Complete
Guide to Decks -
Black & Decker
A Step-by-step Manual for
Building Decks -
This is the most comprehensive, useful manual for building and
maintaining decks available to homeowners, containing detailed
chapters on ideas, planning, repair and maintenance, and
accessories. Expanded to 320 pages, this edition now includes
complete plans and directions for 10 complete decks, and also
includes directions for additional deck accessories, including the
installation of low-voltage lighting systems, built-in bench seats,
an integrated overhead arbor, wood-sided privacy walls and
decorative railings. |
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Builder's Guide to
Swimming Pool Construction
Comprehensive reference to planning, building and outfitting a pool.
- Here you'll learn how to
get the permits and do the surveying, planning and layout for a
typical pool, including how to read a soils report. You’ll read
about the excavation, backfill, soil compaction, sand and gravel
bedding and drainage requirements, and mechanical systems such as
pumps, heaters, filters, skimmers, and solar systems. Covers
underground piping, including drain, supply, and gas; and electrical
work, including grounding and supply to breaker, pump, underwater
lighting, and heater. |
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Fences
& Retaining Walls
Everything you need to know to run a
profitable business in fence and retaining wall contracting. Takes
you through layout and design, construction techniques for wood,
masonry, and chain link fences, gates and entries, including
finishing and electrical details. How to build retaining and rock
walls. How to get your business off to the right start, keep the
books, and estimate accurately. The book even includes a chapter on
contractor's math. |
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Floral
Design CD-ROM - Stand Alone Version
A
powerful study and reference tool for students, instructors, and
professionals alike. Beautifully designed and easy to use, this software offers a
wealth of images and information to increase the user’s
understanding of flowers and foliages. User’s can search by numerous
criteria – botanical names, common names, design use, color, vase
life, availability, horticultural zones, and more – to learn about
the plants themselves |
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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. |
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HeavyCalc Pro -
NEW and Improved!
The Only Calculator Designed Specifically for Heavy Construction
Pro's, Excavators & "Dirt" Contractors -
Excavators, heavy construction, engineering and
design pros will save time, reduce material and labor costs, and
eliminate costly errors on all construction jobs. Built-in functions
for area/volume/weight, slopes, swell, and shrink, cut/fill and
more. Works in and converts between all building dimensional
formats, including Yard, Feet-Inch-Fraction, and even Metric. |
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Introduction to Soil Microbiology
A user-friendly
introduction to the incredible world of soil microbiology. The microscopic life in soil influences virtually everything in
our lives from the water we drink, the food we eat, to the air we
breathe. Understanding something about the life in soil, appreciate
the things that these life forms do, and seeing how these activities
influence our world is the goal of this textbook. This is a book you can actually read and comprehend with a
minimum exposure to soil science or microbiology. |
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Introductory Horticulture
The principal feature of the full-color edition of this popular
and broad-based text remains a full yet accessible exploration of
basic horticulture principles and practices, conveniently organized
by unit. Areas covered include: plant science, greenhouse management,
using plants in the landscape, lawn and turfgrass establishment and
maintenance, vegetable and fruit gardens, and holiday crafts and
floral designs. |
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Landscape Construction
Provides
detailed instructions for the installation of a majority of
landscape elements used today. The text proceeds step-by-step,
offering readers a clear, chronological order. First, the construction process is outlined
and the pre-construction activities are covered. Then, the steps of
site grading, landscape related utility installation building of
landscape walls, paving sites, construction of wood improvements,
placement of fences and freestanding walls, landscape amenities such
as pools, fountains, and site furniture are explained.
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Landscapes Estimating & Contract
Administration
Can be
used for students at technical schools and colleges who are studying
landscape design, installation and maintenance. It is also an excellent reference manual for managers with
landscape contracting companies, and landscape architects and
designers. Sample contracts assist in the preparation of landscape
installation and maintenance contracts. |
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Landscape Estimating Methods, 4th Edition
Answers all your questions about preparing competitive landscape
construction estimates, with up-to-date cost data. The book is an
essential tool for landscape contractors and designers
who are striving to accurately estimate the cost of their work and
prepare proposals for clients. It is also an important reference for
facility and maintenance managers responsible for developing budgets
for creating and maintaining their landscape projects. |
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Landscape Plants: Their Identification, Culture, and Use
For home gardeners, landscape architects, designers, employed
horticulturists, or anyone who works with plants and wants more
knowledge of them, this is the guide for you. Learn about plants in
all zones, how to pronounce their Latin names, and how to identify
them with the help of detailed, full-color photographs. From A to Z,
the world of horticulture is at your fingertips |
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Landscape Plants and Trees CD-ROM
With this tool, you can research tree management, woody landscape
plants, selected ornamental grasses, and herbaceous material
management. Information on over 1,000 plant species is included, and over
1,000 color photos aid in tree and plant identification. The photos
include important details such as flowers, leaves, and bark
close-ups. The CD-ROM includes
animations of common landscaping techniques |
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Landscaping Principles and Practices
Succeeding as a landscape professional requires not only mastery
of horticultural skills but also of the business aspects of the
industry. This Book thoroughly examines
both sides of the business, providing the knowledge necessary to
perform multiple skills expertly, efficiently and profitably. Extensive illustrations put the material in visual context,
making for greater comprehension. |
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Landscaping
Principles and Practices Residential Design Workbook
This workbook accompanies the newly reorganized and updated edition
of Landscaping Principles and
Practices, which offers a comprehensive introduction to
landscape management. New material covers such current topics as
xeriscaping and landscape calculations to provide students with the
latest in landscaping techniques and management. Excellent for
launching students into landscaping careers! |
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RS Means Site Work & Landscape Cost Data
2007 Book
The way to be sure your site work/landscape estimates are right on
the money... Includes 2007 unit and assemblies cost tables
for earthwork sewerage piped utilities site improvements handicapped
access ramps drainage paving street openings or repairs, trees and
shrubs underground tanks railroad and marine work walls... site work
and landscape construction of all types. Plan budget estimate site work construction with 100% confidence
with this comprehensive cost manual.
Also on
CD-ROM
+ Combos
available |
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Plant It, Dig It,
Build It
Those new to landscape construction will find
that even building fences, patios and walkways is a real
possibility. Readers will appreciate instructions for building unique
landscape elements, as well. They include decorative pools,
waterfalls, berms and arbors. Each project recipe offers a complete
materials and tools list for a standard sized project and
step-by-step instructions for building and installing each project. |
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Repairing Your Outdoor
Power Equipment
A new resource which shows you how to successfully service and
repair your favorite outdoor power equipment, including: lawnmowers
and garden tractors, snow throwers, leaf blowers, chain saws,
portable pumps, and more! Complete with step-by-step photo sequences,
this book will introduce you to the professional failure analysis
and servicing techniques you need to keep your equipment in top
condition, while highlighting the operation of basic two-stroke and
four-stroke engines. |
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Soil
Science & Management
Emphasizes the human
interaction with and affect on soils, rather than treating the soil
as an independent element. Comprehensive, yet not intimidating, you will find this text has
been revised to encompass more ecological themes within the
established topics of soil science and use. Non-technical, and
easy-to-understand, the fourth edition of this popular text teaches
the essentials of soils from the perspective of farmers,
horticulturists, environmentalists, and others |
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Trees for Urban and Suburban Landscapes - Presenting the most comprehensive all-in-one full-color tree
guide for continental North America! This complete book includes the latest information on the
cornerstones of tree management--selection, planting, establishment,
fertilization--while giving practical details on over 1,000 species. More than 500 color photos make tree identification realistic and
enable students to easily select the right tree for the right
landscape. |
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Turfgrass
Science and Management
Turfgrass Science and
Management, 3E is a comprehensive text covering the entire
spectrum of turfgrass management. Readers will find updated
information and illustrations that reflect the latest trends in the
industry. A detailed treatment of vertebrate pest management has
been added, as well as chapters on integrated pest management and
golf course management, which reflect the growing interest in these
areas. An appendix of related Web sites will help readers expand
their research capabilities. |
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The Ultimate Guide to
Above-Ground Pools
MAKE A BIG SPLASH--WITH A LOT LESS CASH!
- Let Terry
Tamminen, "poolman to the stars," show you how to have a beautiful,
hassle-free pool for thousands of dollars less than commercial
installers charge -- by doing it yourself. Pool expert Tamminen
helps you purchase, install, repair, maintain, and upgrade
above-ground pools. You get parts and tools lists, tricks of the
trade for each procedure, and a difficulty rating to help you decide
if it's time to call a professional |
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Using LANDCADD
A practical text designed to teach
students how to get maximum benefit from LANDCADD landscape design
software in the minimum amount of time. Students are lead through a series of landscape design tutorials
and exercises which parallel the normal production of construction
documents in landscape design practice. The book emphasizes how to use LANDCADD productively, creatively
and efficiently in the course of creating CADD landscape designs. |
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Community
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Construction Planning,
Equipment, and Methods
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. |
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Construction Site Security
SAFEGUARD CONSTRUCTION SITES WITH THE MOST
COMPREHENSIVE ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE -
In order to meet
insurance requirements or earn incentives, construction companies
must now put a security plan in place for every construction site.
This comprehensive resource covers all the essentials of planning,
prioritizing, and implementing construction site security.
Security authority Michael J. Arata, Jr., provides the tools needed
to make construction sites more safe and secure on every front. |
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Introduction to Hydraulics & Hydrology with Applications for
Stormwater Management
Guides readers to an
understanding of the concepts of hydraulics and surface water
technology as they are used in everyday civil engineering practice. Valued as a reference by professional civil
engineers, land developers, public works officials, and land
surveyors throughout the U.S., this book is also an important tool
for students in these disciplines.
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Moving the Earth
Since 1955, MOVING THE EARTH has
stood as the standard source of practical expertise for the
Excavation and Construction Industries. Geared to the needs of those
who do the actual earthmoving, this is a book as massive as the
tasks it details-an all-encompassing guide that covers every aspect
of site preparation and management, and that details every machine
and vehicle needed to perform each task. This Fifth edition
completely updates readers on the latest advances in equipment and
operating techniques, as well as important new safety, regulatory,
and environmental methods. |
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Scale
Master II / PC Interface Combo Pack
Portable, Digital
Take-Off Tool With 91 Built-in Scales -
For
Construction Estimators, Contractors or Anyone Who Works with
Blueprints -
Thousands of
construction pro's use the Scale Master II to bid faster and more
accurately. Now it's time for you to gain the competitive edge, and
perform take-offs with speed and confidence! Instantly double-check
plans. Transfer data directly to your PC & estimating program (with
included PC interface). Cut estimating errors and improve profits |
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Scale Master II
Portable, Digital Take-Off Tool With 91 Built-in Scales &
Optional
PC Interface -
For Construction Estimators, Contractors or Anyone Who Works with
Blueprints - Obtain fast,
accurate take-offs from blueprints in any scale, anywhere!
Thousands of
construction pro's use the Scale Master series of digital plan
measures to bid faster and more accurately.
Also Available >>
Optional PC Interface for Scale
Master II |
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Site
Planning and Design Handbook
A COMPLETE SITE PLANNING HANDBOOK
REFLECTING THE CHALLENGES AND CONCERNS OF THE NEW MILLENNIUM -
Site Planning and Design Handbook bridges the gap between
the traditional methods of site planning and design and our growing
awareness of sustainability issues. Meticulously written and heavily
illustrated with construction details and graphic standards.
Site Planning and Design Handbook is the perfect vehicle for
landscape architects, civil engineers, architects, and planners and
developers who want to successfully create within the "new design
paradigm." |
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Using LANDCADD
A practical text designed to teach
students how to get maximum benefit from LANDCADD landscape design
software in the minimum amount of time. Students are lead through a series of landscape design tutorials
and exercises which parallel the normal production of construction
documents in landscape design practice. The book emphasizes how to use LANDCADD productively, creatively
and efficiently in the course of creating CADD landscape designs. |
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Land Development
Handbook
Site Planning
and Design Handbook
Construction Planning,
Equipment, & Methods
Practical
Manual of Land Development
Moving the
Earth
Builder's Guide
to Swimming Pool Construction
Repairing your
Equipment
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