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Systems of building construction, Including fireproof construction, concrete construction

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  • The Culture of Buildingby Howard Davis

    Oxford University Press, USA 2000; US$ 33.99

    The Culture of Building describes how the built world, including the vast number of buildings that are the settings for people's everyday lives, is the product of building cultures--complex systems of people, relationships, building types, techniques, and habits in which design and building are anchored. These cultures include builders, bankers,... more...

  • Metal Building Systems Design and Specificationsby Alexander Newman

    McGraw-Hill Companies,Inc. 2003; US$ 95.00

    Don't Take the Manufacturer's Word for It! Everybody knows about pre-engineered buildings - they now account for almost 70 percent of all new low-rise construction in the United States. But few architects, engineers, or buyers know enough about them. This completely revised and updated reference - the only one from an author unaffiliated with... more...

  • Olin's Constructionby H. Leslie Simmons

    Wiley 2011; US$ 135.00

    Get the updated industry standard for a new age of constructi For more than fifty years, Olin's Construction has been the cornerstone reference in the field for architecture and construction professionals and students. This new edition is an invaluable resource that will provide in-depth coverage for decades to come. You'll find the most up-to-date... more...

  • Complete Book of Framingby Scot Simpson

    Wiley 2011; US$ 29.95

    The updated easy-to-learn reference for rough carpentry and framing Complete Book of Framing, Second Edition is an updated, easy-to-learn guide to rough carpentry and framing written by an expert with more than thirty years of framing experience. This book guides the reader through the steps on framing floors, walls, roofs, door and window openings,... more...

  • Construction of Architectureby Ralph W. Liebing

    Wiley 2011; US$ 95.00

    Buildings don't just appear. While the aesthetics and theory of architecture have their glamour, architecture would not exist without the hands-on, nuts-and-bolts process of construction. Construction of Architecture gives architects, contractors, managers, trade workers, and anyone else involved in a building project a thorough overview of the process... more...

  • Enhancing Building Performanceby Shauna Mallory-Hill; Wolfgang F. E. Preiser; Christopher G. Watson

    Wiley 2011; US$ 115.00

    Building Performance Evaluation (BPE) informs and enhances the usability and sustainability of building designs with lessons learned from evaluation of building performance throughout the building life cycle, from initial planning through occupancy to adaptive re-use.  A key feature of BPE is that it examines design and technical performance... more...

  • Construction Crew Supervisionby Karl F. Schmid

    Momentum Press 2009; US$ 29.95

    In this construction supervisor's pocket-sized manual, construction managers and field supervisors alike will find a concise tool kit of leadership skills to motivate and marshal workers onsite. It provides solid, common sense guidelines to preempt, use, and refer to, as problems arise-from unexpected work stoppages to getting better performance and... more...

  • Building Construction Handbookby Roy Chudley; Roger Greeno

    Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 42.95

    Building Construction Handbook is an authoritative reference for all students and professionals. It is full of detailed drawings that clearly illustrate the construction of building elements. The principles and processes of construction are explained with the concepts of design included where appropriate. Extensive coverage of building construction... more...

  • HomeMadeby Ken Braren; Roger Griffith

    Storey Publishing, LLC 2012; US$ 14.95

    Here are complete, easy-to-follow directions for 101 homemade items that will save you time and money. Projects include things for your home (such as a tool box, a basement closet, a fuel sled, a solar drier, and a window greenhouse), your garden (compost boxes, cold frames, soil sifters, fences, and tomato supports), and your farm (a moveable shed,... more...