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Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction 11th Edition
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SDI Manual of Construction with Steel Deck (3rd Edition) Paperback
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Technical Digest 9: Handling and Erection of Steel Joist and Joist Girders – Paperback
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Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Construction Managers, 4th Edition
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Study Guide for Structural Steel 2012 Ed
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Core Topics Covered
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Study Guide for Commercial Building Contractor
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Massachusetts Energy Resources – 225 CMR (1.00 – 27.00)
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Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills 6th Edition [Hardcover]
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NFPA 58 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2024 Edition
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2018 Virginia Construction Code
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Employee Safety Handbook: Construction
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NRCA Waterproofing Manual – 2nd edition
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Olins Construction Principles, Materials, and Methods, 9th
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Code Check Commercial
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Sheet Metal
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2024 International Building Code (International Code Council Series)
$212.99View ProductThe 2024 International Building Code (IBC) provides comprehensive regulations for the design and construction of commercial and multi-family buildings. It applies to all structures except detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories in height. The 2021 edition introduces several significant updates to enhance safety, accessibility, and sustainability.
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Employee Safety Handbook: General Industry
$26.99View ProductMancomm’s Employee Safety Handbooks provide awareness-level information across several safety and health-related topic areas pertinent to general industry and construction workplaces. The goal is providing an easy-to-read reference guide for all employees to enhance their understanding of safety principles, specific rules, potential workplace hazards, and accident prevention techniques that may be used throughout their workday or when confronted by potential dangers.
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Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills 6th Edition SPANISH [Paperback]
$98.99View ProductSpanish Version – NCCER Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills is the ideal resource for exploring a career in the construction industry. Designed, written and reviewed by industry experts, the program features a highly visual design and technical tips from leading professionals, as well as numerous review and assessment questions.
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2021 Virginia Construction Code
$204.99View ProductThe 2021 Virginia Construction Code (VCC) is a state-specific adaptation of the 2015 International Building Code (IBC), forming a key component of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC). The VCC, effective July 1, 2021, governs the construction, alteration, and maintenance of buildings and structures in Virginia, ensuring safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency.
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BNI General Construction Costbook 2026 Edition
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Study Guide for Siding & Finish Carpentry 2nd Edition
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Ironworking Level 3 Trainee Guide, Paperback
$205.69View ProductIntroduces welding and nondestructive testing codes and specifications that govern welding. Identifies the different types of weld imperfections and the nondestructive testing methods used to identify these imperfections.
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Ironworking Level 2 Trainee Guide, Paperback
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Northern Comfort: Advanced Cold Climate Home Building Techniques
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2018 Virginia Residential Code
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ANSI/ASHRAE/IES 90.1-2022, Energy Standard for Sites and Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings
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A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOK GUIDE 7th Ed
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North Carolina Plumbing Code 2024 Edition – Loose Leaf
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NFPA 13R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Low-Rise Residential Occupancies 2019 Edition
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RCA: Basic Principles for Construction, 4th Ed
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Significant Changes to the International Plumbing Code/International Mechanical/International Fuel Gas 2015 Edition
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Hawaii General Building Contractor Tab Pack
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Guide To Aluminum Construction in High Wind Areas (Student Edition) 2010
$274.99View ProductThis design guide is a prescriptive design method which, by Florida Statute 489.113(9), does not require the involvement of a professional engineer in order to design one of the structures covered by the guide.
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2026 National Electrical Code Online Exam Prep Course Only
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NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2025 Edition
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North Carolina Fuel Gas Code 2024 Edition – Loose Leaf
$142.99View ProductThe 2024 North Carolina State Building Code: Fuel Gas Code (NCFGC 2024) is a state-specific adaptation of the 2015 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), designed to regulate the safe installation, maintenance, and inspection of fuel gas systems in buildings throughout North Carolina. Effective from January 1, 2024, this code ensures that fuel gas systems—such as those for natural gas, propane, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)—are installed and maintained in a manner that protects public health, safety, and welfare.
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North Carolina Building Code 2024 Edition – Loose Leaf
$227.99View ProductThe North Carolina State Building Code: Building Code 2024 is a comprehensive set of regulations governing the design and construction of buildings in North Carolina. Adopted by the North Carolina Building Code Council and based on the 2024 International Building Code (IBC), it incorporates state-specific amendments to address local conditions and requirements.
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Per NC.gov:
“Update: November 11, 2025 – As of this date, the conditions of Section 5.12 (b) (see page 2) have not been met. This means that the effective date of the 2024 Building Code will be more than 12 months away. The earliest possible date is January 1, 2027, but that date has not been confirmed.”
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2021 Virginia Residential Code
$204.99View ProductThe 2021 Virginia Residential Code (VRC), adopted as part of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC), sets forth minimum regulations for the design, construction, and alteration of residential buildings in Virginia. It is based on the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC) with state-specific amendments to address local needs and conditions.
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NFPA 13R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Low-Rise Residential Occupancies 2025
$203.99View ProductNFPA 13R is a residential sprinkler design standard focused on low-rise residential occupancies. The Standard’s intent is to provide a sprinkler system that aids in the control of residential fires and provides improved protection against injury and life loss in multi-family dwellings.
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Ironworking Level 1 Trainee Guide, Paperback
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A Practical Guide for Handling Asbestos-containing Roofing Material
$164.99View ProductA Practical Guide for Handling Asbestos-containing Roofing Material provides a comprehensive reference guide for handling asbestos-containing roofing material. It addresses the history, health effects and uses of asbestos and provides insurance and contract language to consider. This document also provides you with detailed information and checklists for complying with OSHA and EPA regulations. The appendixes contain the federal regulations related to asbestos.
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2015 Michigan Building Code Paperback
$181.49View ProductA fully integrated custom code based on the 2015 International Building Code. Effective date: February 8, 2016
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Residential Construction Academy Facilities Maintenance: Maintaining, Repairing, and Remodeling, 3rd Edition
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Fall Protection: Complete OSHA Regulation, January 2019 Edition
$42.99View ProductUpdated Through January 2019 – Includes updates to walking/working surfaces
Fall protection standards are tightening for homebuilders nationwide, and the key to meeting these tight compliance deadlines lies in a firm commitment to fall protection safety training. Of course, residential construction isn’t the only industry that requires this training. It is needed wherever workers must be protected from fall-related accidents.
To protect your workers and stay compliant with OSHA, Mancomm offers the biggest, most revolutionary development in fall protection since the invention of the safety net: Fall Protection: Complete OSHA Regulations.
The guide provides fall-protection OSHA regulations from:
- Part 1910: General Industry
- Part 1915: Shipyard Employment
- Part 1917: Marine Terminals
- Part 1918: Longshoring
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- OSHA Letters of Interpretation
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BNI Facilities Managers Costbook 2026
$199.99View ProductThe 2026 BNI Facilities Manager’s Costbook is the first place to turn, whether you’re preparing a preliminary estimate, evaluating a contractor’s bid, or submitting a formal budget proposal.
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Build Smarter with Alternative Materials
$35.99View ProductNew building products are coming out almost every week. Some of them may become new standards, as sheetrock replaced lath and plaster some years ago. Others are little more than a gimmick.
To write this manual, the author researched hundreds of product
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Building Automation Control Devices and Applications
$128.99View ProductThe Building Automation Control Devices and Applications explains how building systems, such as HVAC, lighting, and security systems, can communicate information through a network of “intelligent” control devices. Emphasis is placed on the operation of these control devices and how they work together in common building automation scenarios.
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The Water Heater Workbook: A Hands-on Guide to Water Heaters
$43.99View ProductThe Water Heater Workbook: A Hands-on Guide to Water Heaters by Larry & Suzanne Weingarten.
The Water Heater Workbook is the bible of water heater maintenance. It was written by Larry and Suzanne Weingarten with many illustrations by John Middleton.
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Residential Printreading, 4th Edition
$117.99View ProductResidential Printreading covers common residential construction materials and techniques and relates this information to various residential prints.
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Printreading for Heavy Commercial Construction, 4th Edition
$131.99View ProductPrintreading for Heavy Commercial Construction covers information on construction materials and methods, building process participants, project delivery methods, LEED® green building requirements, and the CSI MasterFormat®.
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Printreading for Residential and Light Commercial Construction, 6th Edition
$131.99View ProductPrintreading for Residential and Light Commercial Construction provides authentic printreading experiences using contemporary prints and presents information applicable to the carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and general building trades. Single and multifamily dwellings as well as mixed-use and light commercial project plans are covered.
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Print Reading for Residential Construction, 6th Edition
$120.99View ProductPrintreading for Residential Construction presents printreading fundamentals and printreading activities related to residential construction.
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Neon Techniques
$74.99View ProductThis book has taught thousands the craft and science of making neon signs, since its first edition, Neon Signs was published in 1935.
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Engineering Sign Structures, an Introduction to Analysis and Design
$131.99View ProductThis comprehensive text more than meets the demand within the sign industry for a book on the structural engineering of signs.
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Print Reading for Construction: Residential and Commercial, 8th Edition
$175.99View ProductPrint Reading for Construction is an outstanding solution to learn and master the skill of print reading for residential and commercial construction. It is a combination text‑workbook that teaches the interpretation and visualization of construction prints, starting with the basics and progressing to advanced topics. The Large Prints folder included with the text contains 140 foldout prints (17” x 22”) from residential and commercial construction, providing students realistic, on‑the‑job applications.
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Concrete Finisher’s Guide
$43.99View ProductThis publication is a basic guide outlining the standard practices and procedures for planning, building, and finishing interior or exterior concrete flatwork (sidewalks, driveways, patios, floors) and steps. It supercedes the PCA Cement Mason’s Guide. With expanded information pertaining to material selection and construction practices, it supplies the reader with a wealth of new information.
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The Dock Manual Designing, Building, Maintaining
$42.99View ProductEncouraging you to get out on the water, this guide will inspire you create the dock of your dreams.
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Irrigation, 6th Edition
$329.99View ProductSixth Edition represents the most comprehensive reference book ever published on the evolution of irrigation systems and the many facets of irrigation systems, technologies and practices. It is a must-have reference for all water managers and those interested in advancing their professional knowledge or seeking certification.
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Fences & Retaining Walls Revised
$109.99View ProductFences and Retaining Walls, is a practical manual for the fencing professional and has all the information for quality fence work. An important book as well for house builders and home remodelers.
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Design and Construction of Urban Stormwater Management Systems
$219.99View ProductDesign for stormwater management systems that meets tomorrow’s tough regulatory standards. Design and Construction of Urban Stormwater Management Systems contains the latest in design practices and concepts. Experts in every related discipline take you step-by-step through the design process, from regulatory and legal considerations to modeling techniques and structural principles.
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Hot-Mix Asphalt Paving Handbook
$76.99View ProductThe Hot-Mix Asphalt Paving Handbook is a comprehensive handbook covers HMA project organization, mix design and job mix formulas, types of HMA manufacturing facilities, aggregate storage and handling, asphalt cement storage and distribution, batch and drum mix facility operations, surge and storage silos, emission controls, mix delivery, surface preparation, mix placement, automatic screed controls, joint construction, compaction, and equipment and mat problems/solutions. This second edition addresses recent developments including SHRP, new paving equipment, advances in recycling, new quality control practices, and the introduction of new techniques from Europe and elsewhere. A practical guide for all connected with specifying paving materials and/or involved in the manufacturing/paving process.
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NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2025 Edition
$207.99View ProductGet insights on the latest requirements for the design, installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm and emergency communications systems. Update to the newest edition of the standard that provides requirements that reflect the needs and concerns of code users in the field today with the 2025 edition of NFPA 72®, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code®. Consult the most advanced and comprehensive requirements ever developed for the application, installation, location, performance, and inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) of fire alarm and emergency communications systems, including mass notification systems (MNS), used to protect life and property.
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Illustrated Field Guide to the Minnesota Residential Code, 2020
$54.99View ProductThe Illustrated Field Guide to the Minnesota Residential Code, 2020 is based on the 2018 edition of the Residential Code Essentials, celebrates Minnesota’s 50 years of codes. An illustrated text, the Field Guide explains the basics of the residential code—in a user-friendly manner with an emphasis on technical accuracy and clear non-code language to help builders, subcontractors and designers. The Guide portrays requirements essential to understanding the code by showing the most common Minnesota building practices. Readers with a basic understanding of conventional single-family and townhouse construction but a less than complete knowledge of the Minnesota Residential Code (MRC) will find this book very useful.
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North Carolina Energy Conservation Code 2024 Edition – Loose Leaf
$73.99View ProductThe North Carolina State Building Code: Energy Conservation Code 2024 code book resource provides comprehensive access to all code provisions and is essential for professionals involved in building design and construction with state-specific amendments.
Per NC.gov:
“Update: November 11, 2025 – As of this date, the conditions of Section 5.12 (b) (see page 2) have not been met. This means that the effective date of the 2024 Building Code will be more than 12 months away. The earliest possible date is January 1, 2027, but that date has not been confirmed.”
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North Carolina Existing Building Code 2024 Edition – Loose Leaf
$131.99View ProductThe North Carolina Existing Building Code 2024 Edition – Loose Leaf is a fully integrated code based on the 2021 International Existing Building Code, tailored for North Carolina.
- Purpose: It governs the repair, alteration, addition, and change of occupancy for existing buildings in North Carolina.
- Basis: Built upon the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), ensuring consistency with national standards.
- Format: Loose-leaf edition, allowing for easy updates and customization.
- Effective Dates: Available for use starting January 1, 2025, and becomes mandatory on July 1, 2025
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North Carolina Mechanical Code 2024 Edition – Loose Leaf
$141.99View ProductThe North Carolina State Building Code: Mechanical Code 2024 is a fully integrated code based on the 2024 International Mechanical Code. This resource provides comprehensive access to all code provisions and is essential for professionals involved in building design and construction.
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North Carolina Residential Code 2024 Edition – Loose Leaf
$227.99View ProductThe 2024 North Carolina State Building Code: Residential Code (NCRC 2024) is a comprehensive set of regulations governing the construction, alteration, and maintenance of detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories in height. It is based on the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC) with state-specific amendments to address local conditions and requirements.
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2021 Michigan Rehabilitation Code for Existing Buildings
$117.99View ProductThe 2021 Michigan Rehabilitation Code for Existing Buildings sets the standards for repairing, altering, or changing the use of existing buildings in Michigan. It offers flexible, safe options for building reuse, promoting renovation and historic preservation while ensuring compliance with modern safety and accessibility requirements.
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2021 Michigan Building Code Paperback
$216.99View ProductThe 2021 Michigan Building Code Paperback is a fully integrated publication based on the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), tailored with amendments specific to Michigan. It was officially adopted and became effective on April 9, 2025, and is published by the International Code Council (ICC). This code ensures that Michigan’s building standards align with national safety and energy efficiency benchmarks while addressing the state’s unique climate and usage patterns.
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2021 Virginia Fuel Gas Code
$128.99View ProductThe 2021 Virginia Fuel Gas Code sets the safety standards for the installation, maintenance, and inspection of fuel gas systems in buildings across Virginia. It is based on the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code with Virginia-specific amendments, ensuring safe and efficient use of natural gas, propane, and other fuel gases while addressing local requirements. The code covers everything from piping and appliances to ventilation and testing procedures to protect public health and safety.
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2021 Virginia Mechanical Code
$128.99View ProductThe 2021 Virginia Mechanical Code is Virginia’s adopted set of mechanical regulations governing heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and related systems. It is essentially the 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC), adopted and applied as part of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC).
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2021 Virginia Plumbing Code
$128.99View ProductThe 2021 Virginia Plumbing Code provides minimum regulations for plumbing facilities in terms of both performance and prescriptive objectives, and provides for the acceptance of new innovative products, materials, and systems.
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NFPA 13R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Low-Rise Residential Occupancies 2013 Edition
$203.99View ProductProtect low-rise residential occupancies with the 2013 NFPA 13R.
Increase the level of life safety and property protection with sprinkler systems designed and installed according to the 2013 NFPA 13R. This Standard provides essential requirements for the installation of life-saving sprinklers in multiple-family residential occupancies. It includes the latest provisions for water supplies system components, system flow rates, and sprinkler location and position.
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Markup and Profit: A Contractor’s Guide, Revisited
$65.99View ProductThe Markup and Profit: A Contractor’s Guide, Revisited covers the business basics of running a construction company, whether you’re a general or specialty contractor working in remodeling, new construction or commercial work. The principles outlined here apply to all construction-related businesses. You’ll find tried and tested formulas to guarantee profits, with step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow examples to help you learn how to operate your business successfully. Includes a link to free downloads of blank forms and checklists used in this book.
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Residential Construction Academy: Basic Principles for Construction, 5th Ed
$225.99View ProductRESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY: BASIC PRINCIPLES FOR CONSTRUCTION, 5E includes a full color design with new and updated photos and figures. Coverage of building codes and safe materials handling ensures that the reader will stay current with industry standards and trends. In addition, a new chapter on green building practices will introduce readers to jobsite practices while they plan and execute. This book is ideal for those beginning a career in the building trades industry and 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.
