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Be a Successful Building Contractor
Be a Successful Building Contractor
by R Dodge Woodson
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"A wonderful book on the industry ... If you are interested in becoming a contractor and don't have much experience with all of the building aspects, this book should enlighten you. I highly recommend it."* "Answers many questions about the business side... (read more)

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National Repair & Remodeling Estimator [With CDROM] (National Repair & Remodeling Estimator)
National Repair & Remodeling Estimator [With CDROM] (National Repair & Remodeling Estimator)
by Albert S Paxton
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The complete pricing guide for dwelling reconstruction costs. Reliable, specific data you can apply on every repair and remodeling job. Up-to-date material costs and labor figures based on thousands of jobs across the country.... (read more)

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Handbook of Construction Contracting Vol 1 (Handbook of Construction Contracting)
Handbook of Construction Contracting Vol 1 (Handbook of Construction Contracting)
by Jack P Jones
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The author explains why smart builders: always earn a profit, always build quality, and keep building their reputation with every job. This volume covers the basics of construction that every builder needs to understand.... (read more)

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Illustrated Dictionary of Building Materials & Techniques: An Invaluable Sourcebook to the Tools, Terms, Materials, & Techniques Used by Building Professionals
Illustrated Dictionary of Building Materials & Techniques: An Invaluable Sourcebook to the Tools, Terms, Materials, & Techniques Used by Building Professionals
by Paul Bianchina
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Hi-early cement. Aiguille. Darby. You’re in the middle of a home improvement project and suddenly you’re confronted with words you’ve never seen before. You don’t know what these things are, how to use them or how you’re supposed... (read more)

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Builder's Guide to New Materials and Techniques (Builder's Guide)
Builder's Guide to New Materials and Techniques (Builder's Guide)
by Paul Bianchina
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This professional's guide focuses on innovative building materials, describing the best ways for contractors and subs to put these products to use to outperform competitors. From environmentally friendly engineered lumber to energy saving concrete... (read more)

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National Electrical Code (NEC) 2002 Handbook
National Electrical Code (NEC) 2002 Handbook
by NFPA
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This essential resource pulls together all the extra facts, figures and explanations you need to interpret the 1999 NEC. It includes the entire text of the Code, plus expert commentary, real-world examples, diagrams and illustrations that clarify... (read more)

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Contractor's Pricing Guide: Residential Square Foot Costs (Means Contractor's Pricing Guides)
Contractor's Pricing Guide: Residential Square Foot Costs (Means Contractor's Pricing Guides)
by R S Means
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The complete guide to planning and budgeting the costs of new homes for builders. This quick reference Guide contains costs for 250+ different sizes and types of residences, with hundreds of easily applied modifications.... (read more)

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Design & Control of Concrete Mixtur 13TH Edition
Design & Control of Concrete Mixtur 13TH Edition
by Steven H Kosmatka
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Portland Cement Association reference, dealing with fundamentals, cold weather concreting, curing, admixtures, aggregates, mixing, and much more.... (read more)

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Stallcup's Journeyman Electrician's Study Guide 2005
Stallcup's Journeyman Electrician's Study Guide 2005
by National Fire Protection Association
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Follow the advice of acclaimed electrical author and trainer James G. Stallcup to secure your Journeyman License on the first try. The same text that's helped thousands of electricians with skill-building tools and over 2,000 problems is now updated with... (read more)

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Residential Construction Performance Guidelines, 4th Edition, Contractor Reference
Residential Construction Performance Guidelines, 4th Edition, Contractor Reference
by National Association Of Home Builders
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The Residential Construction Performance Guidelines have become the accepted tool in many locations throughout the country for evaluating performance by parties under residential construction contracts when a dispute may lead to litigation or arbitration.... (read more)

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Critical Path Methods in Construction Practice
Critical Path Methods in Construction Practice
by J M Antill
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An updated and revised edition of the standard work on the use of critical path methods (CPM) in the construction industry. Describes the mechanics and procedures of CPM in construction planning and works control and demonstrates its application to large... (read more)

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Simplified Site Engineering for Architects & Builders
Simplified Site Engineering for Architects & Builders
by Harry Parker and John W. MacGuire
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Contains all the information needed to produce complete and accurate site plans. It is the only work entirely devoted to the solution of landscape and drainage problems that recur so frequently in the preparation of site plans.... (read more)

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2006 Construction Labor Rates (Means Labor Rates for the Construction Industry)
2006 Construction Labor Rates (Means Labor Rates for the Construction Industry)
by Jeannene Murphy
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2006 Interior Cost Data (Means Interior Cost Data)
2006 Interior Cost Data (Means Interior Cost Data)
by Barbara Balboni
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Diesel Equipment II: Design, Electronic Controls, Frames, Suspensions, Steering, Transmissions, Drive Lines, Air Conditioning
Diesel Equipment II: Design, Electronic Controls, Frames, Suspensions, Steering, Transmissions, Drive Lines, Air Conditioning
by Erich J. Schulz
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v. 2. Design, electronic controls, frames, suspensions, steering, transmissions, drive lines, air conditioning.... (read more)

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IPT's Crane & Rigging Training Manual (Revised Edition - 2005)
IPT's Crane & Rigging Training Manual (Revised Edition - 2005)
by Ronald G. Garby
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IPT's Crane and Rigging Handbook and Training Manual Whatever You Need to Move Revised and expanded in 2005, IPT's Crane and Rigging Handbook and Training Manual are essential resources for anyone who moves heavy loads. Referred to by many as the... (read more)

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How To Maintain Electric Equipment in Industry
How To Maintain Electric Equipment in Industry
by General Electric
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Audel Carpenters and Builders Library No 2 Builders Math Plans Specificatio
Audel Carpenters and Builders Library No 2 Builders Math Plans Specificatio
by John Ball
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Drafting for Trades & Industry - Mechanical & Electronic
Drafting for Trades & Industry - Mechanical & Electronic
by John Nelson
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Design of Concrete Structures
Design of Concrete Structures
by Leonard Urquhart
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