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Moving to Commercial Construction Commercial construction work is usually larger than residential, the payoff is better and you don't have to deal with homeowners. If you've been thinking of taking on more commercial jobs, you should have the information in this new book.

|  | Commercial Metal Stud Framing With this new book you'll quickly learn, step-by-step, the basic methods (and some valuable tricks
of the trade) to master high-speed metal stud framing in commercial construction.
If you're an experienced wood framer, you already have many of the skills you'll need.

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Carpentry in Commercial Construction This manual explains how to handle carpentry that's unique to commercial projects. Covers forming, framing, exteriors, interior finish, cabinet installation and much more. Coverage tables are included to help you estimate quantities.

|  | 2008 Commercial Square Foot Building Costs Contains thousands of square-foot costs by building type, size, height and other factors for 65 different commercial building types. Everything you need to know regarding the cost or value of commercial buildings.

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iPhotoMeasure Simply take a picture, open the image in iPhotoMeasure and make one reference measurement. All other vertical and horizontal measurements are instantly scaled.

|  | Build Smarter with Alternative Materials "Green building" is the fastest growing new trend in construction. Use this niche market to land good jobs without having to underbid every other builder in town. More and more customers want to use alternative materials for their homes and projects. You could be the only builder in your area that knows about them.

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Contractor's Guide to Change Orders Take the agony out of change orders. Uncover hidden cost items and receive full compensation for them. Each chapter of this great book contains step-by-step procedures. Find, document, and negotiate payment for every added delay.

|  | Construction Surveying and Layout Handle more of your own survey and layout work! This practical manual for builders, contractors and developers explains construction surveying in simple language.

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Basic Engineering for Builders If you've ever been stumped by an engineering problem on the job, yet wanted to avoid the expense of hiring a qualified engineer, you should have this book. Engineering principles explained in non-technical language.

|  | Basic Lumber Engineering for Builders This book can help you fill the gap between what you can find in the building code span tables and what you need to pay a certified engineer to do. Includes a CD-ROM of NorthBridge Software's Wood Beam Sizing.

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Building Layout Shows how to use a transit to locate a building correctly, plan proper grades with minimum excavation, find utility lines and easements, establish correct elevations, lay out an accurate foundation, set correct floor elevations and plan stairways.

|  | Public Works Public Works specific books and manuals. Operational and technical information, detailed drawings, cross sections, design criteria, and dimensions & cost estimating.

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