Building Trades

2024 International Building Code Illustrated Handbook is a comprehensive visual guide to the 2024 International Building Code. This full-color guid...

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

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 book includes building code and energy requirements, design, specifications and construction data for residential masonry fireplaces. Highligh...

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...

A how-to guide for construction every step of a wood-frame house. From the initial layout of the foundation, to the outer walls, excavation and fo...

This guide is highly recommended for its time-saving, lower-cost methods of installation. Provides a thorough coverage of proficient construction p...

Framing commercial jobs can be extremely lucrative work. But most commercial work uses some form of metal stud framing. Switching to steel framing ...

Solid, accessible coverage of the basics of wood structure design. This invaluable guide provides a complete and practical introduction to the desi...

This popular manual has been updated and improved to bring it more current with modern earthmoving and trenching equipment, refined excavation tech...

The SMACNA Fire, Smoke, & Radiation Damper Installation Guide for HVAC Systems is an application and installation study guide for architects, e...