The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction
The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction

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Publisher:

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 9781641950473

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Written by and for contractors, this publication provides insight into proven construction practices that will produce quality concrete construction. Contents include organizing for quality, concrete mixture designs, specifications, foundations, formwork, reinforcement and embedments in structures, joints and reinforcement for slabs-on-ground, preparing for concreting, concrete placing and finishing, common field problems, and safety. The guide can be used as a training manual or as a basic reference for field and office.

Concrete Construction
Concrete Construction

Author: Ken Nolan

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 9781572182370

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This comprehensive concrete manual has the information you need, both the tried-and-tested methods and materials, and recent innovations. It covers styrofoam forming systems, fiber reinforcing adjuncts, and architectural innovations. Forming, one of the most important elements of concrete work, gets special attention. Every chapter provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for each task, with hundreds of photographs and drawings that show exactly how the work is done.

Basic Engineering for Builders
Basic Engineering for Builders

Author: Max Schwartz

Publisher: Craftsman Book Company

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 406

ISBN-13: 9780934041836

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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.

The Portland Cement Association's Guide to Concrete Homebuilding Systems
The Portland Cement Association's Guide to Concrete Homebuilding Systems

Author: Pieter A. VanderWerf

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 9780070670204

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Your one-source guide to Concrete-Based Homebuilding Systems. Residential contractors, architects, and developers will welcome this first total guide to the latest concrete-based homebuilding systems (CBHSs). With lumber costs still on the rise after doubling the early '90s, The Portland Cement Association Guide to Concrete Homes, by Peter VanderWerf and W. Keith Munsel, can deliver, durable, cost-efficient, esthetically pleasing alternative building materials and construction methods. It's all spelled out in an authoritative sourcebook that explains and compares the various types of CBHSs and lists special materials and tools for building them--provides case histories of concrete homes already built and in use--and contains data vital to building professionals who want to learn tomorrow's techniques today.

Pipe & Excavation Contracting
Pipe & Excavation Contracting

Author: Dave Roberts

Publisher: Craftsman Book Company

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 406

ISBN-13: 9780934041225

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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.

NASCLA Contractor's Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Oregon Construction Contractors
NASCLA Contractor's Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Oregon Construction Contractors

Author: NASCLA Staff

Publisher:

Published: 2016-04-10

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781934234907

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Part 1 Focuses on planning and starting your business. This section will help you formulate a business plan, choose a business structure, understand licensing and insurance requirements and gain basic management and marketing skills.Part 2 Covers fundamentals you will need to know in order to operate a successful construction business. This section covers estimating, contract management, scheduling, project management, safety and environmental responsibilities and building good relationships with employees, subcontractors and customers.Part 3 Provides valuable information to assist you in running the administrative function of your business. Financial management, tax basics, and lien laws are covered. Effective management of these areas of business is vital and failure proper attention can cause serious problems.

The Gypsum Construction Handbook
The Gypsum Construction Handbook

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Published: 2000

Total Pages: 536

ISBN-13: 9780963686237

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The best one-volume reference in the construction industry for drywall, veneer plaster, conventional plaster, cement board, framing, finishing, decorating, and acoustical ceilings. The Gypsum Construction Handbook also features information on tools and safety practices, and contains a glossary of construction terms and a list of agencies and associations. A comprehensive index directs you to the specific piece of information you are looking for.