Intended for heavy equipment operators, this textbook explains how to read survey stakes and excavation plans, set a laser level, choose equipment for a job, excavate commercial sites and highways, pr
Describes techniques that help increase property value in older homes by restoring or fabricating the interior and exterior elements in Victorian and Craftsman houses
This reference on building code compliance begins by noting the harsh punishment that was meted out for infractions under Hammurabi's Code 4,000 years ago. However, the International Residential Code
Current labor and material prices for thousands of framing and finish carpentry items. Step-by-step instructions for estimating everything from the sill plate to the ridge board, including hundreds of
Intended for builders, this guide provides clear instructions for calculating the costs of a building site, and the house's foundation, superstructure, roofing, electrical and plumbing, HVAC, exterior
Today, anyone doing electrical work within the State of California must be licensed or certified by the state. That means learning the rules and regulations that apply to electrical installations, an
Installing Wiring is never easy, especially wiring for alterations or additions. Residential Wiring to the 2008 NEC has been completely updated with new photos and drawings to illustrate how to wire
After outlining the ten occupancy groups, this guide explains the construction rules governing concrete foundations, walls, roofs, chimneys, egress, exterior finish, combustion air, HVAC, plumbing, el
This guide for electrical contractors and estimators provides step-by-step instructions for creating accurate and professional estimates in a consistent and methodical manner. The volume covers job in
Intended for small construction companies, the accounting and business forms provided in this book are accompanied by an explanation on what the form is for, who fills it out, and how to fill it out.
In working with concrete, project outcome depends on the quality of workmanship, writes Nolan (contractor; author, curriculum for the trade and technical education programs, New York Department of Edu
This book/CD-ROM guide explains what the law requires and what protection it offers for construction contractors and gives tips on avoiding common pitfalls when setting up a company, drawing up contra
Mitchell, a licensed architect and general contractor, presents a manual for dealing with common problems contractors face. He explains how to deal with debt and find money, file for bankruptcy, the b