This is the classic visual guide to the basics of building construction, now with the most current information. 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 ...
Featuring time-tested safety concepts and the very latest industry standards in material design, the 2009 International Building CodeA(R) offers up-to-date, comprehensive insight into the regulations surrounding the design and installation of building systems. It provides valuable structural, fire-, and life- safety provisions that cover means of ...
The proven first choice for reliable unit costs, and the most respected unit price guide available to the construction industry, this title provides unit costs for over 20,000 building components and access to thousands of 2004 materials and labor price shifts in response to new labor contracts.
With an emphasis on design and installation for optimum performance, the 2009 International Plumbing CodeA(R) sets forth established requirements for plumbing systems. This important reference guide includes provisions for fixtures, piping, fittings, and devices, as well as design and installation methods for water supply, sanitary drainage, and ...
Get a realisitic guide to producing construction documents that clearly communicate the interior space of new construction, remodeling, or installation projects with "Construction Drawings and Details for Interiors". This highly visual book: includes such details as furniture, finishes, lighting, and others; features authors' drawings as well as ...
For courses in Beginning to intermediate courses in construction estimating in two- and four-year construction management programs. An update of the proven estimating text by Frank Dagostino, Estimating in Building Construction, Seventh Edition, provides everything you need for a course in Estimating. It combines sound coverage of principles with ...
Since 1932, the ten editions of "Architectural Graphic Standards" have been referred to as the 'architect's bible'. From site excavation to structures to roofs, this book is the first place to look when an architect is confronted with a question about building design. With more than 8,000 architectural illustrations, including both reference ...
"Whatever goes up must come down" does not, fortunately, apply to most of the structures in today's world. In fact, whenever a building, a bridge, a tunnel, or a dam collapses nowadays, it is front page news and often the beginning of a hunt for clues and culprits as fascinating as any detective story. In this book, two of the world's premier ...
Now in its Fourth Edition, "Fundamentals of Building Construction" is an essential textbook that has been used by thousands of students annually in schools of architecture, engineering, and construction technology. The best selling reference focuses on the basic materials and methods used in building construction. Emphasizing common construction ...
Intended for a sophomore-level undergraduate Materials course; also suitable as a supplemental book for basic Interior Design courses. Taking into account the dramatic advances being made in materials and technologies, Rigg's innovative text on interior architecture offers a refreshing, synergistic approach to the field while exposing students to ...
"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. Our text features expanded coverage of building in today's global environment. Hundreds of ...
This book helps you keep construction on track with helpful checklists. Turn your dream of a custom home into reality! Thinking about building your own home? This easy-to-follow guide shows you how to plan and build a beautiful home on any budget. From acquiring land to finding the best architect to overseeing the construction, you get lots of ...
Interior Construction and Detailing for Designers and Architects is a timesaving reference for design professionals working in either commercial or residential construction. A comprehensive resource on materials, finishes, construction assemblies, mechanical and electrical systems, building codes, and planning standards, this book will boost the ...
Prepared by the American Institute of Architects Bruce Bassler, Student Edition Editor, and John Ray Hoke, Jr., FAIA, Editor in Chief, Architectural Graphic Standards Architectural Graphic Standards has been the bedrock design reference for architects, builders, and engineers for almost seventy years. This book gives students their own new edition ...
Told without the use of words, and with rich color illustrations throughout, this book tells the story of how one small boy recreates what the clouds look like in the sky. A 2000 Caldecott Honor Book.
Fu-Tung Cheng's surprise bestseller Concrete Countertops paved the way for a fresh look at a familiar surface. His new book moves beyond the kitchen and transforms this commonplace material into an elegant medium that can be used throughout the house. Combining cutting-edge design with helpful how-to information, Concrete at Home offers ingenious ...
Want to build responsibly, reduce waste, and help preserve the environment? "Green Building & Remodeling For Dummies" is your friendly, step-by-step guide to every facet of this Earth-friendly method of construction. Building a home-even a green home-uses plenty of resources and energy. This practical, hands-on book shows you how to build or ...
For undergraduate courses in Steel Design. This best selling text has been fully updated to conform to the latest American Manual of Steel Construction. The material is presented in an easy-to-read student-friendly style.
A home's appeal depends a great deal on its exterior paint or stain, brick-and stonework, siding, trims, and other details--and it's not just the type of finish that's important, it's also how well the job was done. This first-ever compilation by "Fine Homebuilding on the popular subject provides builders with ideas for choosing the correct ...
The interior construction of a building includes everything inside of the structural shell from interior partitions and floor systems to wall covering and carpeting. With over 3000 illustrations, this book is the most complete and authoritative professional reference on interior construction available and is the definitive interior design ...
This is the new student edition of the definitive architectural reference. For seventy-five years, "Architectural Graphic Standards" has been the go-to reference for architects, builders, and engineers. Revised for the first time since 2000, "Architectural Graphic Standards, Student Edition" gives students their own handy resource. Carefully ...
This Third Edition of the classic Fundamentals of Building Construction offers a panoramic view of today's construction systems-from foundation to roof, exterior cladding to interior finishes. Every common system of construction is covered, including wood light frame construction, heavy timber, masonry, steel, sitecast concrete, and precast ...
Known for its state-of-the-art coverage and clear, concise approach, Surveying with Construction Applications, Seventh Edition covers the latest advances and foundational principles of surveying. Emphasizing instrumentation technology, field data capture, and data-processing techniques, this text highlights real-world applications of surveying to ...
"Site Engineering for Landscape Architects Fifth Edition", the leading guide to site design and engineering is now fully updated. The leading choice for site engineering, planning, and construction courses, as well as for practitioners in the field, "Site Engineering for Landscape Architects, Fifth Edition" introduces the principles and techniques ...
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