Now updated to the 2006 International Building and Residential codes, this 5th edition continues to highlight a range of real construction projects (both residential and commericial) to give you the day-to-day info you need to do your job effectively. 416 pp.

Features:

• Updated materials and techniques to meet the 2006 International Residential Code.
• Carefully revised to update material throughout to ensure accuracy
• More than 600 questions throughout the book encourage readers to critically review plans and apply those skills to various types of construction drawings.
• Each section features a virtual walk-through of the appropriate building for visualization of concepts.
• A math review at the back of the book provides step-by-step instructions for all the math concepts presented.

Table of Contents:

• 1. The Design-Construction Sequence and the Design Professions.
• 2. Views.
• 3. Scales.
• 4. Alphabet of Lines.
• 5. Use of Symbols.
• 6. Plan Views.
• 7. Elevations.
• 8. Sections and Details.
• 9. Clearing and Rough Grading the Site.
• 10. Locating the Building.
• 11. Site Utilities.
• 12. Footings.
• 13. Foundation Walls.
• 14. Drainage, Insulation, and Concrete Slabs
• 15. Framing Systems.
• 16. Columns, Piers, and Girders.
• 17. Floor Framing.
• 18. Laying Out Walls and Partitions.
• 19. Framing Openings in Walls.
• 20. Roof Construction Terms.
• 21. Roof Trusses.
• 22. Common Rafters.
• 23. Hip and Valley Framing.
• 24. Cornices.
• 25. Windows and Doors.
• 26. Exterior Wall Coverings.
• 27. Decks.
• 28. Finishing Site Work.
• 29. Fireplaces.
• 30. Stairs.
• 31. Insulation and Room Finishing.
• 32. Cabinets.
• 33. Orienting the Drawings.
• 34. Party Walls.
• 35. Plumbing.
• 36. Electrical.
• 37. Commercial Construction.
• 38. Coordination of Drawings.
• 39. Structural Drawings.
• 40. Mechanical Drawings.
• 41. Electrical Drawings.