Means Spanish / English Construction Dictionary

Illustrated dictionary of the most common terms and phrases, in both Spanish and English, complete with pronunciations. Features a new stand-alone safety and emergencies section for quick access. Designed to facilitate communication -- improving quality and safety on the job site.

This new, expanded edition features thousands of the most common words and useful phrases in the construction industry, with easy-to-follow pronunciations. Over 800 new terms, phrases, and illustrations have been added. It also features a new, stand-alone "Safety and Emergencies" section, with colored pages that stand out for quick access. This illustrated section is also a handy reference for training and understanding everyday job practices.

Unique to this dictionary are the systems illustrations that show the relationship of components in the most common building systems for all major trades. Additional drawings of tools and equipment are organized by construction specialty: carpentry, concrete, electrical, masonry, roofing, site work, and others.

An essential tool for contractors, construction workers, architects, building officials, and students in apprenticeship and training programs, this book is a collaboration with the International Code Council, with contributions from Rolf Jensen & Associates, noted building code consultants.

The dictionary includes:

• English-to-Spanish translations
• Spanish-to-English translations
• Phonetic pronunciations
• Useful on-the-job phrases
• Unit conversion factors and tables
• Illustrated sections of tools and equipment for each trade

Paperback, illustrated, 440+ pages.

Paperback, 416 pages