Building Trades

Learn to design and build steel-framed residential structures that are energy efficient, low in cost, and easy to build. Using examples from award-...

Using practical levels of mathematics, language, and theory, this text provides a clear, concise, user-friendly introduction to civil engineering a...

This technical brief is designed for the professional HVAC technicians and other technically astute persons. Residential HVAC Systems outlines step...

Plumbing Pocket Codes is a field guide to the 2000 International Residential Code (IRC). Written as a quick reference for electricians, builders, s...

This booklet is based upon the criteria related to the cited ASTM standards and testing practices. It is intended for the use of personnel competen...

1,095 late Victorian-era designs, superbly drawn or photographed, including: Egg and dart enrichments Bead, flute, and ogee enrichments Draper...

Take all the answers to wood framing questions to your job sites. Featuring a compact format, Wood Framing Portable Handbook, by registered buildin...

Many examples, illustrations, tables and formulas are provided for on the job applications. This book is also an excellent reference to standard fo...

Every community needs drywall specialists who can hang, tape, and texture gypsum drywall. This practical manual explains what you need to know to ...

The Carpentry Workbook is designed to reinforce the learning of key concepts covered in the textbook and can be used for self-study or as part of...

The step-by-step, hands-on guide to any type of roofing on residential and commercial buildings. Covers everything from underlayment to shingles to...

All information you need to select and pour the right mix for the job, lay out the structure, select the right form materials, design and build the...

This text describes construction techniques, from mixing materials to special surface finishes. solutions to common plastering problems, such as cr...

Concrete Formwork provides valuable information on the construction and safe assembly and disassembly of formwork for residential, light commercial...

From basic arithmetic to using formulas, this fully updated edition applies essential practical math skills directly to the field of heating and co...

The SMACNA Duct System Calculator has detailed instructions and calculations to enable HVAC system designers to design an average duct system witho...

This book is a must for understanding what makes a veneer system work and is an essential tool for Architects, Designers, Building Officials, Inspe...

While there are many things important to concrete construction, such as quality work and making a profit, safety must always be the number one prio...

Refine the skills needed to become an accomplished professional carpenter with the in-depth coverage and practical applications found in CARPENTRY,...

Concrete is magical mud. This mixture of sand, stone, Portland cement and water is an essential ingredient in just about any building project. Now ...

This technical brief is designed for the professional tradesmen and motivated homeowners. Airtight homes need whole-house mechanical ventilation sy...

Stair building combines precision carpentry with tricky math, so even experienced builders can find it challenging. But as this extensively illustr...

A complete course in basic framing, with practical information about how to organize tasks, streamline procedures, and handle tools and materials e...

This practical volume provides a thorough grounding in the design of masonry structures for buildings with clear and easy-to-grasp coverage of basi...