Building skills & trades books

As a companion to books on project-management theory, this book illustrates, in a down-to-earth, comprehensive style,...  Read More >>

Heating water is typically the second largest use of energy in residential and commercial buildings (after space...  Read More >>

This exceptionally produced trainee guide features a highly illustrated design, technical hints and tips from industry...  Read More >>

Architecture et constructions civiles. Charpente en bois et menuiserie (2e édition revue et augmentée) / par J....  Read More >>

Stressing the importance of understanding causation, factual necessity and the attitude of courts, this book details...  Read More >>

This exceptionally produced trainee guide  features a highly illustrated design, technical hints and tips from industry...  Read More >>

Doors can be more than just entrances! They offer guests a warm welcome and provide protection against the elements...  Read More >>

Have you ever dreamt of building doors and windows that are durable, attractive, and energy efficient? You can get...  Read More >>

Revised and edited, this new third edition reference covers the full scope of energy management techniques and applications...  Read More >>

Construction Volume 1 & 2 is print only package. Basics of Construction & Framing and Advanced Construction...  Read More >>

This exceptionally produced trainee guide features a highly illustrated design, technical hints and tips from industry...  Read More >>

The book presents a mixed research method adopted to assess and present the Toyota Way practices within construction...  Read More >>

"A practical manual for construction management that shows how to apply the rules contained in the contract to the...  Read More >>

Maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation of buildings are crucial for their longevity. This book provides guidelines...  Read More >>

Divided into three general areas, this unique resource promotes the use of plastics in general and plastic piping...  Read More >>

(Module ID 27310-14) Describes how tilt-up concrete construction is used and how tilt-up panels are formed, erected,...  Read More >>

(Module ID 27304-14) Explains the selection and uses of different types of reinforcing materials. Describes requirements...  Read More >>

(Module ID 27307-14) Covers basic site layout safety, tools, and methods; layout and construction of deep and shallow...  Read More >>

(Module ID 27303-14) Describes the properties, characteristics, and uses of cement, aggregates, and other materials...  Read More >>

(Module ID 38102-11) Describes basic rigging and crane hazards and related safety procedures. Provides an overview...  Read More >>

(Module ID 27306-14) Provides an introduction to working in and around excavations, particularly in preparing building...  Read More >>

(Module ID 27305-14) Covers tools, equipment, and procedures for safely handling, placing, and finishing concrete....  Read More >>

(Module ID 27308-14) Covers the applications and construction methods for types of forming and form hardware systems...  Read More >>

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(Module ID 27309-14) Describes elevated decks and formwork systems and methods used in their construction. Covers...  Read More >>