Modern Residential Construction Practices

Name: Modern Residential Construction Practices
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9781138284890
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By David A. Madsen and David P. Madsen

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Modern Residential Construction Practices delivers comprehensive, visually rich guidance on residential building construction aligned with U.S. and Canadian industry standards. It covers all phases of construction from planning and permitting to finishing work, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems. The book features real-world examples, 3D illustrations, and practical tests to support learning and application.
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This textbook is ideal for secondary and college-level students studying construction, as well as educators seeking thorough, easy-to-understand materials covering modern residential construction techniques.

Modern Residential Construction Practices provides easy-to-read, comprehensive and highly illustrated coverage of residential building construction practices that conform to industry standards in the United States and Canada.

Description

Each chapter offers complete descriptions, real-world practices, realistic examples, three-dimensional (3D) illustrations, and related tests and problems. Chapters cover practices related to every construction phase including: planning, funding, permitting, codes, inspections, site planning, excavation, foundations and flatwork, floors, walls, roofs, finish work and cabinetry; heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC); electrical, and plumbing. The book is organized in a format consistent with the process used to take residential construction projects from preliminary concept through all phases of residential building construction.

An ideal textbook for secondary and college level construction programmes, the book is packed with useful features such as problems that challenge students to identify materials and practices, along with research and document information about construction materials and practices, useful summaries, key notes, a detailed glossary, and online materials for both students and educators.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138284890

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 September 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 10 Tables, black and white; 365 Line drawings, color; 219 Halftones, color

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 219.0mm

Height: 276.0mm

Weight: 2190g

Pages: 526

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Arts & Culture David A. Madsen David P. Madsen Education & Reference Engineering, Technology & Agriculture Non-Fiction

About the Author

David A. Madsen is the president of Madsen Designs Inc. He is also Faculty Emeritus of Drafting Technology and the Autodesk Premier Training Center at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City, Oregon. David is a former member of the American Design and Drafting Association (ADDA) Board of Directors, and was honored by the ADDA with Director Emeritus status at the annual conference in 2005. David holds a Master of Education degree in Vocational Administration and a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Education. David P. Madsen is the president of Engineering Drafting & Design, Inc. and the vice president of Madsen Designs Inc. He has provided drafting and computer-aided design and drafting instruction to secondary and postsecondary learners since 1999, and has considerable curriculum, program coordination, and development experience. Dave holds a Master of Science degree in Educational Policy, Foundations, and Administrative Studies with a specialization in Postsecondary, Adult, and Continuing Education; a Bachelor of Science degree in Technology Education; and an Associate of Science degree in General Studies and Drafting Technology.