Encyclopedia of Building and Construction Terms: The Language of the Construction Industry
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| Rating | : | 4.70 (871 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0976836467 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 276 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-02-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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HUGH BROOKS has been a consulting structural engineer for over 40 years involved in the design of nearly every type of building and structure. J.P. He is a licensed civil engineer in California, and is widely known in the Southern California construction industry. ANDERSON has over 40 years experience in th
W. Peterson said Very good reference for construction. Very good reference for construction. This is an excellent update of a book I originally received in 1976 Michael Brooks Enercalc This is an excellent update of a book I originally received in 1976. The authors have updated it extensively and added all of the needed new information for associations, government & regulatory agencies and building codes. This should be an essential easy-to-read resource for anyone in the industry. Perhaps especially younger engineers & contractors needing a reference to get them up to speed with the terms used in our industry for 50+ years. I also like that it is soft cover and large form. A resource like this is long overdue Glenn Almquist A resource like this is long overdue. It’s up-to-date in current usage and proves to be a one-stop resource for terms used in specific trades in our industry. A valuable addition to my library.Glenn Almquist, Structural Engineer
Your value in the construction industry will be measured by your use and understanding of its terminology Concise explanations of over 3000 terms you will hear in conversations, meetings, read in reports, and in advertisements. Numerous illustrations so you can "see what it looks like". Appendix includes a directory of construction associations and government agencies realted to the construction industry, current building codes, and conversion factors. Presents the information in nontechnical language making it equally useful to the newcomer to construction and a brush-up for professionals. Provides a single source for terminology in all areas relating to construction, including those often used in real estate, insurance, mathematics, energy conservation, surveying and engineering. And to un-clutter the book, we have omitted those terms rarely used, outdated
. J.P. He is a licensed civil engineer in California, and is widely known in the Southern California construction industry. He is a licensed civil and structural engineer in California and has authored four other construction and engineering related books. ANDERSON has over 40 years experience in the building industry, including private practice as a consulting engineer and as a long-time associate in a large strauctral engineering firm. About the Author HUGH BROOKS has been a consulting structural engineer for over 40 years involved in the design of nearly every type of building and struc