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Ideal for anyone beginning a career in the building trades industry, Residential Construction Academy: Basic Principles for Construction, 2E provides thorough, up-to-date coverage of the core academic areas that are necessary for success in the field. Topics include work ethic, math, communications, print reading, safety, and common tools. Now in its 2nd edition, this book has been updated to include new coverage of building codes and safe materials handling in order to stay current with industry standards and trends. In addition, a new chapter on percentages rounds out the math section, and an English-Spanish glossary has been added to better address the needs of all readers.
Features
Comprehensive coverage of a solid range of topics makes this a must have for beginners in the industry.
Detailed illustrations throughout the book highlight importance concepts
Coverage of basic math concepts and work ethic guidelines teaches material that is often overlooked in traditional building trades books
End-of-chapter activities and review questions engage readers and encourage the application of key principles
Residential Construction Academy: Basic Principles For Construction , 2nd Edition