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Now Available! If you are a builder, remodeler, building inspector, or anyone who plays a role in building a home, you know how invaluable a good r...

Limited Inventory.   This is a must-have book for anyone in the carpentry industry or work field.  Carpentry & Building Construction covers an ...

  This print & PDF combo includes a PDF licensed for your own individual use.  Since 1959, the Gypsum Association has engaged extensively in te...

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

The 15th Edition of the Steel Construction Manual is finally here.  Printed in 2017 this is the most up-to-date version of this coveted and incredi...

Also available as a book/ebook combo! Since 1959, the Gypsum Association has engaged extensively in testing and evaluation of both generic and prop...

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

Code Check Plumbing & Mechanical 5th Edition: An Illustrated Guide to the Plumbing and Mechanical Codes is the perfect book to take with you w...

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 2018 International Plumbing Code Study Companion is the perfect companion guide to help you get the most out of your International Plumbing Cod...

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...

Having trouble passing the HVAC licensing exams? Can’t seem to understand the material, or need it presented in a different format? The HVAC Licens...

All pros on deck in the completely new edition of All New Building Decks. It's the ideal time to start thinking about your deck - either the one yo...

This easy-to-use handbook contains reliable, tested manhours for installing just about any plumbing and HVAC component the average contractor or es...

Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning provides an excellent blend of theory, skill development, and service information, making it a leader in ...

The UPC establishes minimum requirements and standards for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare.   101.2 Scope. The provisions o...

The 2018 International Plumbing Code Flash Cards provides code users, students and exam candidates with  time-tested method for study and informati...

HVAC Control Systems Book 4th Edition is the must have volume of text you need to get an in depth explanation of HVAC systems.  This essential guid...

The approved reference for the plumbing contractor's exam in many states. All tables, standards, and specifications are updated with plumbing code ...

SMACNA Architectural Sheet Metal Manual 7th Edition is your one-stop-shop to everything you need when it comes to roof drainage design for gutters,...

Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning is an excellent blend of theory, skill development, and service techniques to help students learn how to ...

Equip your students with the knowledge and skills they need to maintain and troubleshoot today's complex heating, air conditioning, and refrigerati...

A kitchen or bathroom renovation raises the value of a home. And with Building Kitchen Cabinets & Bathroom Vanities you'll discover how surpris...

Available February 22, 2024 PLUMBING 101, 7th Edition, provides straightforward explanations for real-world plumbing scenarios. This is the first t...

Manual P provides detailed guidance on how to use the psychrometric chart to map any type of heating and cooling process. The information also teac...

Manual Q is your one-stop reference book on the low-pressure, low-velocity systems used in small and mid-size commercial buildings. Manual Q gives ...

Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning provides an excellent blend of theory, skill development, and service information, making it a leader in ...

Everybody knows about pre-engineered buildings -- they now account for almost 70 percent of all new low-rise construction in the United States. But...

This is the book that shows how to handle all common trim projects, including window and door casings, baseboards, wainscoting and crown molding --...

This Fifth Edition of Manual N has been updated and revised and is designed to provide instruction enabling contractors and designers to satisfy ne...

Focusing on brick and concrete block masonry, Masonry Design and Detailing, Sixth Edition is fully up to date with current MSJC codes and the lates...

This comprehensive concrete manual has both the tried-and-tested methods and materials, and more recent innovations. It covers everything you need ...

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

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

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

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...