NAHB Home Builder's Handbook

NAHB Home Builder's Handbook

Author: National Association of Home Builders of the United States

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 9780071372046

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Meant for home builders to help them streamline their work, save time, and avoid costly mistakes. Including checklists, code information and technical data, this title is aimed at those involved in the home building industry.


Residential Construction Performance Guidelines, Consumer Reference (Pack of 10)

Residential Construction Performance Guidelines, Consumer Reference (Pack of 10)

Author: National Association of Home Builders

Publisher: Builderbooks

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9780867187458

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NAHB's Residential Construction Performance Guidelines were created to offer a third-party view of quality issues in residential construction (both new homes and remodeling). The Consumer Reference makes it easy to provide a copy of the guidelines to every customer. Sold in affordable packs of 10, the Consumer Reference is a great addition to your warranty claims process and: Help customers understand the basics of a properly constructed home and how it should perform during the warranty period Take action to resolve customer concerns before they escalate to complaints Exhibit your professionalism by showing that you consistently meet or exceed accepted industry guidelines Includes Residential Construction Performance Guidelines for: Site Work and Foundation Floors, Walls, and Roofs


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Green Building and Remodeling

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Green Building and Remodeling

Author: John Barrows

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 9781592578283

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A guide to home building, renovation, and remodeling for environmentally conscientious readers or home owners looking to promote energy efficiency explains how to reduce one's personal carbon footprint, lower costs, and promote an eco-friendly lifestyle while creating one's dream home. Original.


Home Builder Contracts and Construction Management Forms

Home Builder Contracts and Construction Management Forms

Author: NAHB Business Management

Publisher: Builderbooks

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780867186161

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Nearly 100 of the most useful business forms and contracts for builders are gathered from builders across the country: sales and marketing forms, contracts, agreements, trade contractor specifications, checklists, orientation and quality control documents, and more. Documents can be downloaded from the CD and customized.


NAHB-OSHA Jobsite Safety Handbook

NAHB-OSHA Jobsite Safety Handbook

Author: National Association of Home Builders (U.S.)

Publisher: Cengage Learning

Published: 1998-09-01

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 9780867184549

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Safety is essential on every jobsite. The Jobsite Safety Video provides an overview of the key safety issues residential builders and workers need to focus on to reduce accidents and injuries. This video is intended to be used as a part of an essential construction safety-training program. The first-ever English-Spanish jobsite safety orientation video for home builders! Based on the NAHB-OSHA Jobsite Safety Handbook, the video covers the following topics: Personal Protective Equipment, Lifting Safety, Scaffolding, Trenching and Excavation, Vehicles/Mobile Equipment, Fire Prevention, Housekeeping, Stairs and Ladders, Fall Protection, Tools and Equipment, Electrical Safety, Hazard Communication


Building Your Own Home For Dummies

Building Your Own Home For Dummies

Author: Kevin Daum

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-03-04

Total Pages: 386

ISBN-13: 1118054067

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Keep construction on track with helpful checklists Turn your dream of a custom home into reality! Thinking about building your own home? This easy-to-follow guide shows you how to plan and build a beautiful home on any budget. From acquiring land to finding the best architect to overseeing the construction, you get lots of savvy tips on managing your new investment wisely -- and staying sane during the process! Discover how to: * Find the best homesite * Navigate the plan approval process * Obtain financing * Hire the right contractor * Cut design and construction costs * Avoid common mistakes


Green Building

Green Building

Author: Abe Kruger

Publisher: Cengage Learning

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 521

ISBN-13: 9781111308193

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GREEN BUILDING: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES IN RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION, International Edition provides a current, comprehensive guide to this exciting, emerging field. From core concepts to innovative applications of cutting-edge technology and the latest industry trends, this text offers an in-depth introduction to the construction of "green" homes. Unlike many texts that adopt a product-oriented approach, this book emphasizes the crucial planning, processes, and execution methods necessary for effective, environmentally sound construction. This text demonstrates that Earth-friendly products and energy-efficient materials take planning in order to make a building truly green. This visionary text helps students and professionals develop the knowledge and skills to "think green" from start to finish, empowering and inspiring them to build truly sustainable homes.


The Elements of Building

The Elements of Building

Author: Mark Q. Kerson

Publisher: Mark Q. Kerson

Published: 2014-01-02

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 9780991327706

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The book is concerned with the business of residential construction, including the maintenance, restoration, renovation, and construction of private homes and related properties.