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Building Construction Illustrated by Francis D K Ching Publisher Comments The classic visual guide to the basics of building construction, now with the most current information For nearly three decades, Building Construction Illustrated has offered an outstanding introduction to the principles of building construction. This... (read more) List Price $45.00 Your price: $15.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Handbook of Osha Construction Safety and Health (2ND 06 Edition) by Charles D. Reese Publisher Comments A practical guide for eliminating safety and health hazards from construction worksites, the Handbook of OSHA Construction Safety and Health addresses the occupational safety and health issues faced by those working in the construction industry. The book... (read more) List Price $125.95 Your price: $95.00 Used - Hardcover
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Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (6TH 05 Edition) by Faye C. Mcquiston Publisher Comments Based on the most recent standards from ASHRAE, the sixth edition provides complete and up-to-date coverage of all aspects of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. You'll find the latest load calculation procedures, indoor air quality procedures... (read more) List Price $241.40 Your price: $171.00 Used - Hardcover
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Basic Engineering for Builders by Max Schwartz Publisher Comments 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) List Price $39.50 Your price: $17.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Home Improvement 1-2-3 (Home Depot ... 1-2-3) by Home Depot Publisher Comments The first edition of Home Improvement 1-2-3 quickly became a workbench classic. The new editionwith 340 projects, 3,500 color photographs, and more than 100 illustrations, charts, and graphsoffers up-to-the-minute solutions for homeowners tackling home... (read more) List Price $34.95 Your price: $9.95 Used - Hardcover
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Heating, Cooling, Lighting : Design Methods for Architects (3RD 09 Edition) by Norbert Lechner Publisher Comments Praise for the Second Edition "One of the most useful and important books on building design in years. . . . Nowhere else have we seen such clear explanations of energy flow mechanisms that occur in buildings. Take our word for it, this book is a must... (read more) List Price $131.25 Your price: $90.50 Used - Hardcover
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Not So Big Solutions for Your Home by Sarah Susanka Publisher Comments Sarah Susanka's Not So Big Solutions for Your Home explores practical design ideas that can transform any house into a great house that looks, works and feels right for the owner. Sarah Susanka, whose previous best-selling books showed homeowners how to... (read more) List Price $22.95 Your price: $8.95 Used - Trade Paper
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New Fix-It-Yourself Manual: How to Repair, Clean and Maintain Anything and Everything in andaround Your Home by Readers Digest Publisher Comments The indispensable reference guide for every homeowner, guaranteed to help you maintain and improve your home while saving time and money. Covering everything from replacing faulty faucets and showerheads to curing the quirks of an air conditioner, this... (read more) List Price $35.00 Your price: $9.95 Used - Hardcover
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Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (19TH 14 Edition) by Althouse Publisher Comments Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning provides an excellent blend of theory, skill development, and service information, making it a leader in the refrigeration and air conditioning field. This comprehensive text teaches both fundamental principles... (read more) List Price $106.64 Your price: $98.10 New - Hardcover
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Fundamentals of Residential Construction (3RD 11 Edition) by Edward Allen Publisher Comments The leading guide to professional home construction—now updated and revised! Fundamentals of Residential Construction, Third Edition features the most up-to-date explanations of today's residential construction systems. From foundation to roof and... (read more) List Price $118.95 Your price: $87.00 Used - Hardcover
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Construction Materials, Methods and Techniques: Building for a Sustainable Future (3RD 10 Edition) by William P. Spence Publisher Comments Comprehensive in nature, this newly updated book extensively explores construction materials and properties as well as current methods of residential and commercial building construction. Revisions reflect the changes based on the 2004 Edition of... (read more) List Price $200.95 Your price: $197.20 New - Hardcover
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Handmade Nation: The Rise of DIY, Art, Craft, and Design by Faythe Levine Synopsis Faythe Levine traveled 19,000 miles to document what has emerged as a marriage between historical technique, punk culture, and the D.I.Y. ethos. For Handmade Nation (along with the documentary film of the same name, coming in 2009), she and Cortney... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $8.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Air Conditioning Principles and Systems (4TH 02 Edition) by Edward G. Pita Publisher Comments Using a minimum of mathematics, this book explores the fundamental concepts of air conditioning and their application to systems—explaining all concepts in a clear, practical manner, and focusing on problems and examples typically encountered... (read more) List Price $178.20 Your price: $134.00 Used - Hardcover
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Building Construction: Principles, Materials, and Systems 2009 Update (10 - Old Edition) by Medan Mehta Publisher Comments The science of building construction and design is evolving more quickly than ever before. The “2009 Update” of this outstanding text builds on the previous version and incorporates the latest updates available. Written by an author team with... (read more) Your price: $144.00 New - Hardcover
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Construction Industry : Processes, Players, and Practices (01 Edition) by Ralph Liebing Publisher Comments This introductory book covers the entire construction industry as a whole -- with specific details, information, and directions -- as well as the impact and basic inner working of the industry in each project. It addresses three specific industry aspects:... (read more) List Price $136.75 Your price: $90.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Materials for Civil and Construction Engineering (3RD 11 Edition) by Michael S. Mamlouk Publisher Comments Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers, 3/e is ideal for courses in Civil Engineering Materials, Construction Materials, and Construction Methods and Materials offered in Civil, Environmental, or Construction engineering departments. This... (read more) List Price $189.50 Your price: $127.00 Used - Hardcover
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Basic Construction Management: The Superintendent's Job, 4th Edition by Leon Rogers Synopsis 7 Chapters Cover: The Superintendent's JobProject Start-UpQuality Control and InspectionBudget ControlSchedule ControlConstruction Team Building and Subcontractor ManagementWorking with the Buyer Superintendents today face many more demands than ever... (read more) Your price: $53.30 New - Trade Paper
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Construction Safety and Health (03 - Old Edition) by David L. Goetsch Publisher Comments This book offers an up-to-date, practical resource that focuses specifically on the needs of modern construction professionals and on the requirements set forth by OSHA and other regulatory agencies relating specifically to construction. Extensive... (read more) Your price: $166.00 New - Trade Paper
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Construction Accounting and Financial Management (05 - Old Edition) by Steven Peterson Publisher Comments Written to benefit professionals already in the industry and students who are still seeking a degree, Construction Accounting and Financial Management provides the necessary background for construction managers to make key financial decisions. Focusing... (read more) List Price $106.50 Your price: $72.00 Used - Hardcover
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Electrical/electronic Systems and Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Job Sheets - Modern Diesel Technology (07 Edition) by Mcpherson Publisher Comments To help put classroom theory into shop practice, each MDT Series title will be offered with a companion Job Sheets manual. The Job Sheets have been thoughtfully designed by experienced instructors to assist users in gaining job preparedness skills and... (read more) List Price $51.25 Your price: $32.00 Used - Trade Paper
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