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Summary
Summary
A Complete Resource for Residential and Light Commercial Contractors -- based on the latest construction materials and methods.
Learn how to:
read and interpret building plans create an accurate takeoff, using a complete set of working drawings.Each chapter covers a major construction division, such as concrete, masonry and carpentry -- and uses plans, details and tables to illustrate plan reading and takeoff procedures. A checklist for each material division helps ensure that nothing is left out of your takeoff.
Includes a complete set of residential plans from Home Planners, Inc., the nation's leading provider of home plans. With a detailed material takeoff, from site work to electrical.
With over 160 illustrations, including commercial construction details.
Author Notes
Wayne J. DelPico is an established residential and commercial contractor. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Northeastern University and is an instructor in the Northeastern Department of Building Design and Management.
Table of Contents
| Foreword |
| Introduction |
| Chapter 1 Reading and Understanding Plans |
| Chapter 2 Calculating Area and Volume |
| Chapter 3 The Specifications |
| Chapter 4 General Requirements (Division 1) |
| Chapter 5 Site Work (Division 2) |
| Chapter 6 Concrete (Division 3) |
| Chapter 7 Masonry (Division 4) |
| Chapter 8 Metals (Division 5) |
| Chapter 9 Wood and Plastics (Division 6) |
| Chapter 10 Thermal and Moisture Protection (Division 7) |
| Chapter 11 Doors and Windows (Division 8) |
| Chapter 12 Finishes (Division 9) |
| Chapter 13 Specialties (Division 10) |
| Chapter 14 Equipment (Division 11) |
| Chapter 15 Furnishings (Division 12) |
| Chapter 16 Special Construction (Division 13) |
| Chapter 17 Conveying Systems (Division 14) |
| Chapter 18 Mechanical (Division 15) |
| Chapter 19 Electrical (Division 16) |
| Appendix |
| Abbreviations |
| Bibliography |
| Index |
