Residential Construction Databook

All-in-one sourcebook guides you through every phase of residential construction Find all the data you need to make any residential construction project run smoothly, efficiently, and economically in Residential Construction Databook. This single quick-find volume provides residential builders, contractors, remodelers, architects, and other professionals with a fast, easy, reliable way to stay on top of every essential construction detail and procedure -- without slogging through dozens of manuals or having to consult with high-priced experts. You get hundreds of tables, specifications, charts, diagrams, and illustrations, covering all of the materials and components utilized at a typical construction site. Developed by veteran construction expert Sidney Levy, who has successfully managed hundreds of projects worldwide, this highly-visual resource will help you: * Plan projects * Estimate costs and materials *Install systems *Quickly locate project specifications * Comply with building codes * Solve common on-site problems * Avoid costly mistakes * Reduce waste, cut costs, maximize profits * Minimize risks and problems * Grasp and utilize easy-to-understand construction principles