| This newly revised text/workbook addresses the needs of intermediate level printreading students and discusses information applicable to a variety of trade areas including carpentry, electrical, masonry, steel, and mechanical/plumbing. Printreading for Residential and Light Commercial Construction Part 2 pertains to residential and light commercial construction, with the emphasis on light commercial construction.
The fourth edition features several new chapters and updated content from earlier editions organized for easy transition to this new edition. The construction methods and materials of a modern upscale condo unit are brought to life in the new chapter covering multifamily dwellings. Another new chapter includes detailed coverage of the three categories of quantity takeoff; structural components, finish materials, and mechanical and electrical systems. In addition, the text provides in-depth discussion of CSI MasterFormat, International Building Code, and Residential Building Code.
Each text contains a CD-ROM designed as a self-study aid to enhance content included in the book. The CD-ROM includes Quick Quizzes™, Illustrated Glossary, Wendys Restaurant—Prints, Wendys Restaurant—Specifications, MasterMath™ Problems, Media Clips, and Reference Material.
Contents include:
- Printreading
- Construction Materials
- Light Frame Construction
- Plans-Brick Veneer Residence
- Specifications-Brick Veneer Residence
- Plans-Multifamily Dwelling
- Plans-Commercial Building
- Plans-Branch Bank
- Plans-Wendys Restaurant
- Specifications-Wendys Restaurant
- Quantity Takeoff
- Final Exam
- Appendix
- Glossary
- Index
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