RS Means Spanish/English Construction Dictionary

This 2nd edition of the RS Means Spanish/English Construction Dictionary has been expanded and updated to include even more comprehensive coverage of thousands of the most common words and useful phrases in the construction industry, with easy-to-follow pronunciations in both Spanish and English. The illustrated dictionary also features a new stand-alone safety and emergencies section for quick access. This illustrated section is also a handy reference for training and understanding everyday job practices.

This is an essential tool for contractors, construction workers, architects, building officials, and students in apprenticeship and training programs. Designed to facilitate communication and improve safety, this new edition contains over 800 new terms, phrases, and newly added illustrations. It also features a new, stand-alone "Safety and Emergencies" section, with colored pages that stand out for quick access. Unique to this dictionary are the systems illustrations that show the relationship of components in the most common building systems for all major trades. Additional drawings of tools and equipment are organized by construction specialty: carpentry, concrete, electrical, masonry, roofing, site work, and others. 440+ pp.