Craftsman's Illustrated Dictionary of Construction Terms

Craftsman's Illustrated Dictionary of Construction Terms
Author: James T. Frane
Publisher: Craftsman Book Company
Total Pages: 420
Release: 1994
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9781572180086

Almost anything you could possibly want to know about any word or technique in construction. Hundreds of up-to-date terms, materials, drawings and pictures with detailed descriptions.

Craftsman's Construction Installation Encyclopedia

Craftsman's Construction Installation Encyclopedia
Author: Stephen Diller
Publisher: Craftsman Book Company
Total Pages: 800
Release: 2004
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781572181519

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide step-by-step instructions, with tips, techniques, tools, and templates, for residential construction projects, including tiling, dry wall, electric, heating and air conditioning, siding, and much more. Includes CD-ROM with instructions for each job.

Illustrated Guide to the International Plumbing & Fuel Gas Codes

Illustrated Guide to the International Plumbing & Fuel Gas Codes
Author: Howard C. Massey
Publisher: Craftsman Book Company
Total Pages: 318
Release: 2002-07
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 9781572181205

Packed with plumbing isometrics and helpful illustrations, this guide makes clear the code requirements for installing materials for plumbing and gas systems. Includes code tables for pipe sizing and fixture units, and code requirements for just about all areas of plumbing, from water supply and vents to sanitary drainage systems. Covers the principles and terminology of the code, how the various systems work and are regulated, and code-compliance issues you'll likely encounter on the job.

Construction Forms & Contracts

Construction Forms & Contracts
Author: Craig Savage
Publisher: Craftsman Book Company
Total Pages: 406
Release: 1994
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9780934041850

Donation/No CD with book.

Build Smarter with Alternative Materials

Build Smarter with Alternative Materials
Author: Leon A. Frechette
Publisher: Craftsman Book Company
Total Pages: 354
Release: 1999
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781572180741

This is the book for construction professionals who want a clear understanding of alternative materials and how using them can enhance their projects -- both residential and commercial. It covers the materials -- including their strengths and any limitations -- as well as installation tips and manhour estimates. For each product listed, you'll learn where you can get it, including phone numbers and Website addresses of the manufacturers. Every builder needs a niche. This book is full of new, exciting materials that you can offer your customers with confidence.

Contractor's Index to the 1997 Uniform Building Code, Vol. 1

Contractor's Index to the 1997 Uniform Building Code, Vol. 1
Author: Jack M. Hageman
Publisher: Craftsman Book Company
Total Pages: 196
Release: 1998
Genre:
ISBN: 9781572180680

A common-sense index to help you quickly find what you need in Volume 1 of the UBC. Topics are listed under names you use in construction. Guaranteed to help you save time looking for what you need in the Code.

Rough Framing Carpentry

Rough Framing Carpentry
Author: Mark Currie
Publisher: Craftsman Book Company
Total Pages: 310
Release: 1993
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 9780934041867

This book contains all the information necessary for framing houses and light commercial buildings. Includes shortcuts to laying out, speed cutting trimmers and plates, rake walls, installing ceiling backing, ceiling joists and truss joists, arches and drop ceilings--all with time-saving techniques. Over 100 on-the-job photos of how to do it right and what can go wrong.

Commercial Electrical Wiring

Commercial Electrical Wiring
Author: John E. Traister
Publisher: Craftsman Book Company
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2000
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9781572180925

Commercial work uses more material and the work is usually smooth, long-lasting and more profitable than residential. This updated book has the explanations, examples, and tips to help you comply with the parts of the NEC that apply to commercial wiring in load calculations, sizing of electrical services, selecting and installing overcurrent protection and more. You'll also find how to read and understand symbols, plans, drawings and schematics common in commercial electrical work. If you want to increase your work volume and profits by moving into commercial electrical work, get this book.

Contractor's Guide to Quickbooks Pro 2002

Contractor's Guide to Quickbooks Pro 2002
Author: Karen Mitchell
Publisher: Craftsman Book Company
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2002
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781572181182

According to a recent national survey, more construction contractors use QuickBooks Pro and QuickBooks than all other accounting programs combined. And for good reason. QuickBooks Pro excels at all the routine paperwork in a construction office: writing checks, keeping track of your bank balance, sending out invoices and statements, creating up-to-the-minute profit and loss statements for the month, year or by job, writing payroll checks, paying suppliers and subcontractors, tracking job costs, comparing estimated and actual costs for each job, and much more. But there's a lot to learn in QuickBooks Pro. And converting to a new accounting system can be a complex and confusing task, even if you have a strong background in accounting and plenty of time to install the new system. That's why this book was written -- because most construction pros aren't accounting experts and have more important work to do at the job site.