Dodge Repair & Remodel Cost Guide
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Published: 2000
Total Pages: 710
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Sweets Repair & Remodel Cost Guide
Author: Bni Building News
Publisher: BNI Publications
Published: 2007-08
Total Pages: 568
ISBN-13: 9781557015938
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSweets Repair & Remodel Cost Guide 2008 provides contractors, architects, engineers, and all other building professionals the highest available level of precision in predicting repair and remodeling costs for: sitework, concrete & masonry, metals, wood & plastics, thermal & moisture protection, doors & windows, finishes, specialties, equipment, furnishings, special construction, conveying systems, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and more.
Dodge Repair & Remodel Cost Guide
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Published: 1999
Total Pages: 622
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKIllustrated Guide to Houses
Author: Cydney L. Capell
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Published: 1995
Total Pages: 194
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKPresented as a handy reference for Homeowners, Realtors & Insurance professionals, this new paperback describes a typical house in terms of all its architectural & construction-related components, including data on flooring, siding, roofing, electrical, plumbing & HVAC systems. Definitions are given for more than 800 terms used by architects, contractors, electricians & similar professionals. All text is supported & clarified by diagrammed cross-sections of houses & schematics drawings of components, including a fold-out schematic of a house in which elements such as cornice moldings & downspouts are labeled & identified. Of particular interest to homeowners, borrowers & insurance professionals, two sections of the book describe standard methods to finance mortgages & home improvements & methods of calculating depreciation on homes. They also include a table on typical residential "life" expectancies. For further information or to order, contact Marshall & Swift, P.O. Box 26307, Los Angeles, CA 90026-9954: Phone 1-800-544-COST (2678). For 60 years, Marshall & Swift has been a leading publisher & source of building cost data for the real estate, construction, appraisal & insurance industries.
Retrofitting for Energy Conservation
Author: William H. Clark (II)
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 456
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKConvert residences and light-commercial buildings from energy-wasters to energy-efficiency. New remodelling codes require improvements in energy efficiency. Home and building owners want to reduce their energy costs. And now with Retrofitting for Energy Conservation, construction and design professionals can discover the most up-to-date plans, methods, tools, and materials for improving energy conservation in existing structures. Almost 85% of energy-conserving projects are retrofits, according to the National Association of Homebuilders. Retrofitting for Energy Conservation gives you the tools you need to meet this demand with step-by-step help in retrofitting any residence or light commercial building for energy savings. From assessing the challenge and offering the client options through initial project design and final execution of the building plan, this book gives you solutions that meet and exceed code requirements.
Dodge Heavy Construction Cost Book 1998
Author: Marshall & Swift
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
Published: 1981-12-12
Total Pages: 324
ISBN-13: 9780070410985
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis annual reference provides the cost of every item and technique in heavy construction--for precise, competitive estimating and planning of big jobs. The cost book is organized for quick and easy access to accurate information, and includes a Geographical Conversion Factors table.
Be a Successful Remodeling Contractor
Author: R. Dodge Woodson
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Published: 2005-06-21
Total Pages: 338
ISBN-13: 0071467114
DOWNLOAD EBOOKVeteran remodeling contractor R. Dodge Woodson provides all the guidance and details necessary for success in the lucrative remodeling business. This practical guide covers every phase of starting, running, and operating a profitable business and delivers insider advice on everything from getting a license to renting an office to remodeling an entire home. Sidebars and Tip Boxes provide valuable at-a-glance information Real world case studies drive home key points from the text How to start on a part-time basis Buying trucks, tools, equipment, and materials Mistakes that can kill a business -- and how to avoid them
Residential Steel Design and Construction
Author: John H. Hacker
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 522
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKDesign and build energy-efficient steel-framed houses-as a practical alternative to wood. As high-quality wood becomes scarcer and more expensive, residential builders are turning to steel as the building material of choice. Now you can improve your bottom line by learning to design and build steel-framed residential structures that are energy efficient, low in cost, and easy to build. Using examples from award-winning houses, this clear, step-by-step guide provides everything a residential contractor needs to know to build a steel-framed house--quickly and easily. You'll discover how to select the right materials and tools. . .use energy-efficient HVAC units, appliances, and lighting. . .choose the best windows and doors. . .and optimize landscaping and solar design. The book will enable you to: overcome steel's thermal deficiencies through proper design and insulation--and surpass the energy efficiency of traditional building materials; conduct your own Model Energy Code energy analysis for compliance with HUD regulations; explore CABO- and UBC-approved steel framing details for a complete two-bedroom house plan. With lots of money-saving tips on ordering and using proper building materials--plus professional advice on applying traditional and new methods of interior and exterior insulation--this is the most complete and practical resource available on a subject of increasing importance to residential builders and designers.
