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Management of Construction Projects : a Constructor's Perspective (02 Edition)
Management of Construction Projects : a Constructor's Perspective (02 Edition)
by John E. Schaufelberger
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Written from the perspective of the general contractor's project manager, this comprehensive construction project management reference illustrates the team approach to project management that is prevalent in private sector construction. Using a single... (read more)

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Contractor's Guide To Green Building Construction: Management, Project Delivery, Documentation, and Risk Reduction (08 Edition)
Contractor's Guide To Green Building Construction: Management, Project Delivery, Documentation, and Risk Reduction (08 Edition)
by Thomas E. Glavinich
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Written for contractors and endorsed by the Associated General Contractors of America Written specifically for contractors, this "how-to" book enables you to meet the challenges of green building construction. You'll discover how constructing... (read more)

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Electrician's Calculations Manual 2nd Edition
Electrician's Calculations Manual 2nd Edition
by Nick Fowler
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THE ULTIMATE ON-THE-JOB COMPANION--FULLY UPDATED Thoroughly revised to reflect the 2011 National Electrical Code (NEC) and the latest industry advances, Electrician's Calculations Manual, Second Edition gives you quick access to the basic calculations... (read more)

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Estimating Building Costs for the Residential & Light Commercial Construction Professional
Estimating Building Costs for the Residential & Light Commercial Construction Professional
by Wayne J. Delpico
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How to succeed in the construction business—step-by-step guidelines for estimating To be competitive, contractors and homebuilders need to know how to generate complete, accurate estimates for labor and material costs. This book guides readers... (read more)

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Temporary Structures in Construction, Third Edition
Temporary Structures in Construction, Third Edition
by Robert T. Ratay
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The most complete and current guide to temporary structures in design and construction With significant revisions, updates, and new chapters, Temporary Structures in Construction, Third Edition presents authoritative information on professional practice,... (read more)

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Be Your Own House Contractor: Save 25% Without Lifting a Hammer (Be Your Own House Contractor)
Be Your Own House Contractor: Save 25% Without Lifting a Hammer (Be Your Own House Contractor)
by Carl Heldmann
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This book should be required reading for anyone who is thinking about building or renovating a house. The savings involved can make the difference between just dreaming about that dream house and actually building it. The primary message behind Be Your... (read more)

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Construction Contracting : Practical Guide To Company Management -with CD (7TH 05 Edition)
Construction Contracting : Practical Guide To Company Management -with CD (7TH 05 Edition)
by Richard H. Clough
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The industry's leading professional reference for four decades—fully revised and updated Construction Contracting remains a bestseller in the construction industry forty years after its first publication. A cornerstone of the construction... (read more)

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RSMeans Residential Repair & Remodeling Costs: Contractor's Pricing Guide (Means Contractor's Pricing Guide: Residential & Remodeling Costs)
RSMeans Residential Repair & Remodeling Costs: Contractor's Pricing Guide (Means Contractor's Pricing Guide: Residential & Remodeling Costs)
by R. S. Means Company (cor)
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Means 2012 Contractor Pricing Guide: Residential Repair & Remodeling Costs provides reliable construction cost information for the residential repair and remodeling contractor. Total unit price costs for every aspect of the most common repair and... (read more)

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Pipe and Excavation Contracting
Pipe and Excavation Contracting
by Dave Roberts
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This practical manual can help you develop the skills needed to succeed as an underground utility contractor: <P>-- Getting the Job: Finding work you should bid, reading plans and computing quantities figuring realistic productivity rates... (read more)

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Pipe & Excavation Contracting Revised
Pipe & Excavation Contracting Revised
by Dave Roberts
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This popular manual has been updated and improved to bring it more current with modern earthmoving and trenching equipment, refined excavation techniques, stricter safety rules, and improved materials. Here you'll find how to enter and succeed in the... (read more)

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Faster Construction Projects with CPM Scheduling
Faster Construction Projects with CPM Scheduling
by Murray Woolf
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COMPLETE YOUR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FASTER - USING THE LATEST CONCEPTS IN PERFORMANCE CONTROL A comprehensive review that gives you insight into the latest innovations in network-based project planning, scheduling, and control…saving you time and money... (read more)

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Basic Engineering for Builders (93 Edition)
Basic Engineering for Builders (93 Edition)
by Max Schwartz
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Engineering is as much a part of building today as steel girders or wood rafters. This book explains, in non-technical language, the principles of construction engineering. It's a readable, easy-to-follow reference for all the non-engineers in... (read more)

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Your Little Black Book of Building Basics: Commercial Real Estate Construction & Development
Your Little Black Book of Building Basics: Commercial Real Estate Construction & Development
by Jeff P. Manning
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Do you need to complete the construction, rehabilitation, remodel, or even demolition of a building? Do you have questions about the best way to tackle the challenges of a construction build-out? Would you like real world answers in an easy to understand... (read more)

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Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, Second Edition
Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, Second Edition
by Robert Day
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The latest methods for designing seismically sound structures Fully updated for the 2012 International Building Code, Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Handbook, Second Edition discusses basic earthquake principles, common earthquake effects, and... (read more)

Available July 2012
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Computer-based Construction Project Management - With CD (02 Edition)
Computer-based Construction Project Management - With CD (02 Edition)
by Tarek Hegazy
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This guide helps professionals with basic computer knowledge improve their project management skills, and views basic project management concepts from an information technology perspective. All concepts are presented both manually and on computer... (read more)

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Delay Analysis in Construction
Delay Analysis in Construction
by P. J. Keane
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The most significant unanticipated costs on many construction projects are the financial impacts associated with delay and disruption to the works. Assessing these, and establishing a causal link from each delay event to its effect, contractual liability... (read more)

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Best Practices Guide to Residential Construction: Materials, Finishes, and Details
Best Practices Guide to Residential Construction: Materials, Finishes, and Details
by Steven Bliss
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Best Practices Guide to Residential Materials, Finishes and Details offers a practical guide to product and material selection in order for architects, contractors, and building owners to make informed purchasing decisions about all major building... (read more)

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Dewalt Contractor's Daily Logbook & Jobsite Reference: Annual Edition (Dewalt Trade Reference)
Dewalt Contractor's Daily Logbook & Jobsite Reference: Annual Edition (Dewalt Trade Reference)
by Christopher Prince
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The secrets of today's successful contractors include two things: having a way to logically and efficiently document jobsite activity, as well as the resources and references to complete the documentation. This new book gives you both. DEWALT Contractor... (read more)

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DeWalt Residential Remodeling & Repair Professional Reference (Dewalt Trade Reference)
DeWalt Residential Remodeling & Repair Professional Reference (Dewalt Trade Reference)
by Paul Rosenberg
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The DEWALT Residential Remodeling and Repair Professional Reference contains the essential facts and figures for almost every aspect of residential construction and residential remodeling available. In it you will find valuable information on door... (read more)

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The JCT Minor Works Building Contracts
The JCT Minor Works Building Contracts
by David Chappell
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The Minor Works Contract is the most widely used of the JCT forms of contract, not only for simple, short contracts of moderate price, for which it is intended, but also for much larger projects for which it is often not suited at all. As a result... (read more)

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