Carpentry & Building Construction is a comprehensive carpentry program that focuses on residential construction with many procedures also applying to light commercial construction. The informative text provides detailed, heavily illustrated information about materials, tools, and processes, with many step-by-step procedures. Includes hardbound student edition aligned to the content standards.

This book has been designed as a basic text for students in wood technology classes at the high school, vocational school, and community junior college levels.It will also be helpful to those in apprenticeship training and to do-it-yourselfers who wish to undertake building or remodeling projects.

Everything you need to know to estimate, build, and repair practically every type of roof covering: asphalt shingles, roll roofing, wood shingles & shakes, clay tile, slate, metal, built-up, and elastomeric. Shows how to measure and estimate most roofs (including estimating shortcuts discovered by the author), how to install leak-proof underlayment and flashing, and how to solve problems with insulation, vapor barriers, and waterproofing. Over 300 large, clear illustrations that help you find the answers to all your roofing questions.

This manual will become your favorite reference for all of these finish carpentry topics: evaluating the job, choosing the best tools, selecting the right materials, and much more!

Basic engineering principles are offered in non-technical language that the builder can put to use on his jobs. Includes understanding engineering requirements on the plans and how to meet them, sizing of structural members using only preliminary plans, and requirements for steel, concrete, and masonry.

"Spence brings a fresh perspective to familiar subject matter by treating it in a way that stresses professional craftsmanship... opens with sections on tools and safety before moving on to a subject-by-subject treatment of interior and exterior finish work. A whopping 650 detailed drawings and...photographs make it simple to visualize the strategies and techniques."--"Journal of Light Construction."

Pipeline contracting can be rewarding work -- or a profitable sideline for any excavation contractor. But not everyone who owns a backhoe is ready to start bidding water, sewer and drainage jobs. This practical manual can help you develop the skills needed to succeed as an undergroung utility contractor. -- back cover.

From lot stakeout to interior finishing, this text provides coverage of all the capentry basics, starting with descriptions and illustrations of the tools you'll need and how to use them through to important safety precautions.

Help students get ready for professional certification and competitive events with Glencoe's NEW Carpentry and Building Construction! Includes content from McGraw-Hill Construction, where the professionals stay informed on the latest industry developments Integrates carpentry and construction industry standards Helps teachers meet Perkins mandates Supports project-based learning with unit-based projects that integrate technical math and provides more projects than any other program! Integrates SkillsUSA and NAHB event prep activities Zeroes-in on regional applications through Regional Concerns features Provides step-by-step illustrations, photos, and graphs to guide students through each key process Supports rigorous academic content, especially in math and science, with STEM activities throughout Offers point-of-use academic correlations throughout to ease possible academic credit application Develops technical knowledge with Estimating and Planning, Job Safety, Builder s Tip, and Step-by-Step Applications features and activities Allows students to practice the latest techniques, including Build ItGreen construction tips and activities Includes Print Student Edition