Residential Construction Academy: Basic Principles for Construction, 5th Edition

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Residential Construction Academy: Basic Principles for Construction, 5th Edition

Created in partnership with the Home Builders Institute (HBI)--the workforce development arm of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)--the RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY Series is the only program based on the National Skill Standards for residential construction. As such, this practical text covers topics often missing from core building trades textbooks, including useful information on launching and advancing construction careers. Featuring a basic, step-by-step approach that makes even complex concepts easier to understand, as well as an engaging, full-color design and numerous photos and figures, RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY: BASIC PRINCIPLES FOR CONSTRUCTION, Fifth Edition, is ideal for readers beginning careers in the building trades industry. The new edition includes numerous updates to provide readers with the latest information on today's industry standards, notable trends, advances in technology and techniques, and current best practices. The author also covers fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for success in the field, including work ethics, safety procedures, construction mathematics, communications, print reading, and common tools.

Part I: THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.
1. Organization of the Industry.
2. Working in the Industry.
3. Green Construction.
Part II: SAFETY.
4. Jobsite Safety.
5. Safety with Ladders, Scaffolds, and Machines.
Part III: CONSTRUCTION MATH.
6. Whole Numbers.
7. Decimals.
8. Fractions.
9. Linear Measure.
10. Percent (Percentage).
11. Area and Volume.
12. Right Angles.
13. Combined Operations.
14. Hand Tools-Selection, Use and Care.
15. Power Tools-Selection, Use, and Care.
16. Fasteners.
17. Adhesives and Sealants
18. Rigging.
Part IV: PRINT READING.
19. Views.
20. Scales.
21. Alphabet of Lines.
22. Use of Symbols.
23. Plan Views.
24. Elevations.
25. Sections and Details.

Print ISBN: 9781337913829

Pages: 368