This book covers all supervisory situations one is likely to encounter on a commercial, industrial, or institutional construction project. The book is based upon a very successful Electrical Project Supervision (EPS) training program developed by Rounds and Segner for the National Electrical Contractor?s Association and licensed to several organizations representing other construction sectors. This program has been delivered for over a decade and continues to be delivered to thousands of construction supervisors each year. The program content has consistently received outstanding reviews and evaluations in numerous different venues.

Construction Supervision

Engineering & Transportation

Rounds, Jerald L.

Segner, Robert O.

Engineering

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The essential risk assessment guide for civil engineering, design, and construction 
Risk management allows construction professionals to identify the risks inherent in all projects, and to provide the tools for evaluating the probabilities and impacts to minimize the risk potential. This book introduces risk as a central pillar of project management and shows how a project manager can be prepared for dealing with uncertainty. Written by experts in the field, Risk Management for Design and Construction uses clear, straightforward terminology to demystify the concepts of project uncertainty and risk. 
Highlights include: 
<ul>
<li>Integrated cost and schedule risk analysis</li> <li>An introduction to a ready-to-use system of analyzing a project's risks and tools to proactively manage risks</li> <li>A methodology that was developed and used by the Washington State Department of Transportation</li> <li>Case studies and examples on the proper application of principles</li> <li>Information about combining value analysis with risk analysis</li> </ul>
"This book is a must for professionals who are seeking to move towards a proactive risk-centric management style. It is a valuable resource for students who are discovering the intricacies of uncertainties and risks within value estimation. For professionals, the book advocates for identifying and analyzing 'only' risks whose impact are of consequence to a project's performance." ―JOHN MILTON, PHD, PE Director of Enterprise Risk Management, Washington State Department of Transportation

Risk Management for Design and Construction

Science & Math

Cretu, Ovidiu

Stewart, Robert B.

Berends, Terry

Technology

A popular reference used daily by builders, contractors, architects, and owners, this guide is a unique collection of industry standards that define quality in construction. For contractors, subcontractors, owners, developers, architects, engineers, attorneys, and insurance personnel, it provides authoritative requirements and recommendations compiled from the nation's leading professional associations, industry publications, and building code organizations. 
New third edition is completely updated to the latest standards, codes, and trends. Coverage includes standards for concrete, masonry, framing, finish carpentry and cabinetry, insulation, roofing, windows and doors, drywall and ceramic tile, floor covering, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and more. This one-stop reference is enhanced by helpful commentary from respected practitioners, including identification of items most frequently targeted for construction defect claims. FEATURES: This one-of-a-kind resource enables you to: <ul>
<li>Establish an acceptable quality of workmanship</li> <li>Resolve disputes and avoid litigation</li> <li>Train personnel in correct installation procedures</li> <li>Answer client questions and authority</li> <li>Easily find applicable building code information</li> </ul>
The nationwide team of editors includes leading contractors, engineers, architects and construction defect analysts. They provide practical installation tips, along with advice on how to avoid the most frequently cited defect claims.

Residential and Light Commercial Construction Standards

Arts & Photography

Architecture

This best-selling reference for landscape contractors, designers, and facilities maintenance personnel – now updated in its fifth edition – features the latest design trends and technologies. 
Includes: <ul>
<li>Step-by-step explanation of the estimating process – including full sample estimate for a major landscape project – updated with current costs and the new MasterFormat classification system.</li> <li>Expanded and revised to address the latest materials and methods, including new coverage on approaches to green building that save water, reduce maintenance costs, and provide other benefits to the facility.</li> <li>Sample forms and worksheets that save you time and prevent errors, now available on a new companion website. Download the forms of your choice and customize them for your firm.</li> <li>Professional guidance on calculating and controlling equipment costs – whether purchased or rented – and how to apply them correctly to each job. Assistance in planning and identifying maintenance costs.</li> <li>Your best source for professional guidance on accurate landscape estimates and reliable bids.</li> </ul>
FEATURES: <ul>
<li>Includes a companion website with the book's forms and worksheets to download and customize.</li> <li>Features new coverage of the latest industry trends, materials, and methods to save water and reduce maintenance costs.</li> </ul>

Means Landscape Estimating Methods

This straightforward, easy-to-learn method will help framers, carpenters, and handy homeowners build their skills in rough carpentry and framing. You'll learn how to frame all the parts of a house: floors, walls, roofs, door &amp; window openings, and stairs – with hundreds of color photographs and drawings that show every detail. The book gives beginners all the basics they need to go from zero framing knowledge to a journeyman level, and it provides valuable tips and tables for the experienced carpenter. 
Start with the basics. The book begins with types of lumber, nails, and what tools are needed, followed by detailed, fully illustrated steps for framing each building element – from planning and layout through specific nailing patterns. Framer-Friendly Tips throughout the book show how to get a task done right – and more easily. FEATURES: Features of the Complete Book of Framing include: <ul>
<li>Advanced framing topics for complex walls, roofs, and stairs shown step by step for a clear understanding</li> <li>Essential details, such as how to install window flashing and pre-hung or sliding glass doors</li> <li>The latest building code requirements (including earthquake and hurricane construction)</li> <li>New materials like composite wood products</li> <li>Time-saving methods for taking measurements and figuring rafter lengths and angles</li> <li>Website access to framing formulas and a glossary to bring you up to speed on framing terms used by contractors and lumberyards (in English and Spanish)</li> </ul>

Complete Book of Framing: An Illustrated Guide for Residential Construction (RSMeans)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Simpson, Scot

Crafts & Hobbies

Why is my faucet leaking, my toilet running, or my dishwasher refusing to start? Can I fix it myself? What's causing the heating system to smell bad or the foundation to crack? Do I need an air filtration system? Is the new "engineered lumber" as good as conventional wood? These are just a few examples of questions homeowners face when repairs are needed, or when a new house or addition is being planned. 
There's no question that it pays to be an informed consumer. Knowledge of your home's systems helps you control repair and construction costs and make sure the correct elements are being installed or replaced. This book uncovers the mysteries behind just about every major appliance and building element in your house. Clear, "exploded" drawings show you exactly how these things should be put together and how they function – what to check if they don't work, and what you can do that might save you having to call in a professional. The easy-to-understand pictures and explanations on every page get right to the point, helping you understand how things work, what can go wrong, and how to trouble-shoot a problem. FEATURES: Virtually everything in your house is included: <ul>
<li>Electrical – circuit breakers and grounding, service, outlets, lamps and fixtures.</li> <li>Heating and air conditioning – gas, electrical and oil - ductwork and piping, thermostats, central and window AC units, humidifiers and dehumidifiers, and air filtering systems.</li> <li>Plumbing – kitchen and bath fixtures, piping, water heaters, traps and vents, septic tanks, pumps and water softener systems – even sprinkler systems and swimming pool filters/heaters.</li> <li>Major household appliances – from kitchen to laundry.</li> <li>Foundation, framing, doors and windows – including issues like drainage and radon, types of framing and how it supports the house, and all types of doors and windows.</li> </ul>

How Your House Works: A Visual Guide to Understanding & Maintaining Your Home

Wing, Charlie

This comprehensive reference explains everything you need to know about taking off and pricing detailed, unit price construction estimates. The book takes you through every step of the estimating process ― from receipt of the plans, to detailed quantity takeoffs and pricing, to bidding strategies, and finally, cost control. Also includes electronic estimating forms you can access to download and customize from the book’s own website. 
Organized for quick reference, the book features: <ul>
<li>Estimating guidance for every segment of construction by CSI MasterFormat division ― the most recognized industry standard for organizing construction projects and costs</li> <li>Checklists and forms to streamline the estimating process</li> <li>What to watch out for ― common errors and omissions</li> <li>How to calculate and apply direct and indirect costs, including overhead and profit</li> <li>A complete, fully updated sample cost estimate</li> <li>An appendix with labor hours for common construction operations</li> </ul>

Unit Price Estimating Methods

An easy-to-use tool for estimating heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems, with up-to-date cost data and estimating examples. This all-in-one reference gives you the accepted standards and procedures for takeoff and pricing HVAC systems, as well as piping, plumbing, and fire protection. Includes all of the major mechanical systems in new building construction. 
The book will show you how to: <ul>
<li>Evaluate mechanical plans and specs so you can estimate all cost components</li> <li>Measure, quantify, and perform takeoffs for materials, labor, and equipment</li> <li>Identify and correctly apply direct and indirect costs, including overhead and profit</li> <li>Use forms to improve accuracy and efficiency – with electronic forms now available on the book’s own website
</li> <li>Compare materials and methods and select the most cost-effective way to get the job done</li> <li>Train new estimators with clear instructions for estimating the mechanical trades</li> <li>Make the best use of RSMeans Mechanical Cost Data and RSMeans Plumbing Cost Data
</li> </ul>
Organized for easy reference, the book gives you quick access to whatever aspect of mechanical estimating you need. It includes a glossary of mechanical terms and definitions – plus symbols used on mechanical plans, useful formulas, checklists, and conversion tables.

Means Mechanical Estimating Methods: Takeoff & Pricing for HVAC & Plumbing, Updated 4th Edition

Now completely updated and revised to the UNIFORMAT II classification of estimating, this book is an essential reference for anyone who creates conceptual, construction, or appraisal estimates. You will learn: 
<ul>
<li>Time-saving techniques for producing reliable conceptual estimates</li> <li>Step-by-step demonstration of building elements selection and its cost impact on the total budget</li> <li>How to use the RSMeans database for reliable feasibility studies and early project planning</li> </ul>
Also included is an overview of the CostWorks CD-ROM Square Foot and Assemblies Estimating software.

Square Foot and UNIFORMAT Assemblies Estimating

If you re building or remodeling, it s a great time to incorporate Universal Design an approach that helps people of any age and physical ability more fully and safely enjoy their homes. Whether you re the parent of young children, an active baby-boomer, or a less mobile senior, universal design gives you more freedom by maximizing comfort and accessibility. A beautiful home is a top priority of universal design, so you can put to rest any idea that accessibility is unsightly or institutional-looking. The book shows how features (such as pocket doors and chair-rail molding that doubles as hand-rail support) can be artfully blended into the most attractive homes. You ll learn about specialized products like adjustable counters and chair lifts, but also simple, inexpensive ways to enhance your home safety and comfort. The book s color photos and expert guidance cover every area from kitchens, baths, bedrooms, family rooms, and garages to yards and patios. You ll get professional design ideas for room and furniture arrangement; lighting; materials; and comfort, safety and ease of use. Our experts include certified kitchen and bath designers, aging-in-place specialists, and a licensed occupational therapist. Budget estimates give you an idea how much these projects will cost. You ll learn how to: <ul>
<li>Make your home entryways and hallways welcoming and accessible.</li> <li>Design a flexible, fun family room and inspiring dining and living areas. </li> <li>Set up the ultimate user-friendly kitchen, storage areas, home office, and garage.</li> <li>Create a luxurious, comfortable master suite. </li> <li>Plan an easy-to-maintain, curb-appealing, accessible landscape and much, much more.</li> </ul>
Adding universal design now helps avoid rushed and expensive retrofits later or possibly even a disruptive move. And you ll find these features bring you immediate benefits making life easier at any age.

Universal Design Ideas for Style, Comfort & Safety

Home Improvement & Design

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