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Fundamentals of Residential Construction, Fifth Edition
Fundamentals of Residential Construction, Fifth Edition
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The fifth edition of Fundamentals of Residential Construction is a comprehensive guide to professional home construction, covering site preparation, project delivery methods, scheduling, foundations, framing, roofing, finishes, heating and cooling, plumbing, and electrical. It is updated to reflect the latest methods, materials, technologies, and green building approaches and includes new materials sections on metals, plastics, and composite construction. It is essential reading for students and professionals in architecture, construction science, construction management, and building technology.
Format: Hardback
Length: 832 pages
Publication date: 11 August 2022
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
The fifth edition of Fundamentals of Residential Construction is a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to professional home construction. Written by industry experts, this textbook provides clear and accessible guidance to every step of single family and multifamily home construction, from site preparation to project delivery methods, scheduling, foundations, framing, roofing, finishes, heating and cooling, plumbing and electrical, and emerging techniques such as prefabricated construction.
Illustrated with over 1,250 high-quality drawings, photographs, and photorealistic renderings, this textbook covers all major construction systems, including light wood frame, heavy timber, masonry, light gauge steel, steel frame, reinforced concrete construction, and outdoor structures.
The fifth edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect the latest methods, materials, technologies, and green building approaches. It offers the most up-to-date explanations of today's residential construction systems and current building codes, including the International Residential Code (IRC) and energy codes.
In addition to its comprehensive coverage, the textbook includes new materials sections on metals, plastics, and composite construction, as well as expanded and updated content on ventilation, air-sealing, decks, and outdoor structures.
Fundamentals of Residential Construction provides a solid foundation in residential construction methods, tools, and processes. It discusses the latest codes, costs, trends, and best practices in design and construction, offering timely coverage of sustainable building, energy efficiency, multifamily construction, prefabricated building components, CAD/BIM planning tools, and carbon-conscious construction.
The textbook also includes access to a newly updated companion website with an instructors manual, chapter exercises, hands-on activities, and case studies. This resource is designed to help students and professionals gain a deeper understanding of residential construction and apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios.
Whether you are a student, professional, or homeowner, Fundamentals of Residential Construction is an essential resource for anyone interested in building or renovating homes. With its comprehensive coverage, up-to-date information, and practical insights, this textbook is the definitive guide to professional home construction.
Weight: 2256g
Dimension: 225 x 286 x 54 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119811565
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