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If you work with wood then put your order in now for the Timber Construction Manual, 6th Edition.  You will not find a better comprehensive guide a...

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 H gives you a one-stop reference on residential and small commercial heat pump systems -- basic principles, equipment, installation, operati...

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 ...

Many examples, illustrations, tables and formulas are provided for on the job applications. This book is also an excellent reference to standard fo...

Building on a history of duct construction standards nearly 100 years old, the flagship SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standard – Metal & Flexib...

This 5th edition is completely reorganized for improved usability and builds on the vast improvements of the 4th edition. In addition to reorgan...

Prepared by the Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures Standards Committee of the Codes and Standards Acti...

BNI Form 110CF: Conditional Waiver Upon Final Payment releases all liens and conditions against the person owing the payment -- once the check has ...

The Stop Notice Bond must accompany a stop notice (Form 107) when served on a construction fund holder. Not required for Stop Notices on Public Wor...

Being a contractor in today's society is like avoiding snakes in a swamp. You might not be able to see all of the dangers, but they're there. This ...

Designed specifically for HVAC, building maintenance, and controls technicians, HVAC Control Systems 4th Edition is the perfect source of informati...

This Workbook has been prepared for use with the Modern Carpentry textbook. The workbook is designed to help you in your study of carpentry. It wil...

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

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

Refine the skills needed to become an accomplished professional carpenter with the in-depth coverage and practical applications found in CARPENTRY,...

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...

Tired of looking at your old backyard?  Trying to add some more value to your property before you sell?  Landscaping Ideas That Work is the perfect...

Planning for a future career in landscape architecture?  Becoming a Landscape Architect: A Guide to Careers in Design is the perfect book for you. ...

Developing land is a major leap for most builders -- yet, it is where the big money is made. This book gives you the practical knowledge you need t...

Significantly updated with revisions to nearly all 200-plus details, this Second Edition of Architect's Handbook of Construction Detailing provides...

Written by a successful practitioner of both residential and commercial architecture, this hands-on resource enables you to transfer and expand you...

Part 1 focuses on planning and starting your business. This section will help you formulate a business plan, choose a business structure, understan...

This guide describes the residential code by the California Building Standards Commission. It features several topics that will aid inspectors, pla...

Winning proposals that turn prospects into clients! Based on the proposal-writing system used at A.T. Kearney and KPMG Peat Marwick, Writing Winni...

BNI Form 110UF: Unconditional Waiver and Release Upon Final Payment is used to release the final payment for all labor, services, equipment or mate...

The Legal Release of Claim of Mechanics Lien is use by a lien claimant upon satisfaction of claim, when mechanic's lien has actually been recorded....

AIA Document A141-2014 replaces AIA Document A191-2004: Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Design-Builder, and consists of the Agreement ...

Traveling along the path of the previous editions, Transportation Engineering Planning and Design follows the United States transportation system. ...

Modern Carpentry is a well-illustrated, easy-to-understand source of authoritative, up-to-date information on building materials, tools, and constr...

This calculator is used for sizing pipe systems carrying natural gas of 0.60 specific gravity at approximately eight (8) inches water column pressu...

Installing a beautiful walkway made of pavers, creating a dramatic brick-covered wall, or even repairing foundational cracks to preserve your home ...

When it comes to the exterior of a home, the details big and small can make all the difference. This new edition of Siding, Roofing, and Trim, the ...

Here you'll find 68 different pitch combinations of "bastard" hip roofs at your fingertips. Don't curse the architect -- let this book make you an ...

From basic arithmetic to using formulas, this fully updated edition applies essential practical math skills directly to the field of heating and co...

Concrete Formwork provides valuable information on the construction and safe assembly and disassembly of formwork for residential, light commercial...