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Residential Construction Academy: Basic Principles for Construction, 5th Edition

Mark Huth

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Created in partnership with the Home Builders Institute (HBI)--the workforce development arm of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)--the RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY Series is the only program based on the National Skill Standards for residential construction. As such, this practical text covers topics often missing from core building trades textbooks, including useful information on launching and advancing construction careers. Featuring a basic, step-by-step approach that makes even complex concepts easier to understand, as well as an engaging, full-color design and numerous photos and figures, RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY: BASIC PRINCIPLES FOR CONSTRUCTION, Fifth Edition, is ideal for readers beginning careers in the building trades industry. The new edition includes numerous updates to provide readers with the latest information on today's industry standards, notable trends, advances in technology and techniques, and current best practices. The author also covers fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for success in the field, including work ethics, safety procedures, construction mathematics, communications, print reading, and common tools.

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Mark Huth

Mark Huth is a former editor at Cengage Learning, a role that took him inside hundreds of classrooms and allowed him to glean the best teaching methods for his students and readers. He travels extensively throughout North America, gaining first-hand knowledge of construction methods and materials. In addition to UNDERSTANDING CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS and BASIC PRINCIPLES FOR CONSTRUCTION, he is the author of several other respected texts on construction principles, technology, and mathematics. Mr. Huth has also taught high school building construction and worked as a professional carpenter and subcontractor. He holds a master of science degree in curriculum and instruction, as well as permanent certification in building construction from the New York State Education Department.

What's New

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  • A new chapter focused on adhesives and sealants provides helpful exposure to these common products used in residential construction.
  • Additional coverage of nail guns and nail types gives students helpful exposure to this essential equipment used in today's building trades.

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  • Comprehensive coverage of a broad range of professional topics makes this a must-have resource for students interested in entering the industry.
  • Vibrant, full-color photos and detailed illustrations help bring important concepts to life and familiarize students with the latest equipment and procedures.
  • The author includes useful information on basic math concepts, work ethic guidelines, and other practical professional topics often omitted from traditional building trades books.
  • Summaries at the end of every chapter give students a convenient and effective way to review key concepts, assess their understanding, and prepare for assignments or exams.
  • Videos, interactive simulations, and additional information relevant to the text are available on the series website: www.residentialconstructionacademy.com.

Table of Contents

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Part I: THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.
1. Organization of the Industry.
2. Working in the Industry.
3. Green Construction.
Part II: SAFETY.
4. Jobsite Safety.
5. Safety with Ladders, Scaffolds, and Machines.
Part III: CONSTRUCTION MATH.
6. Whole Numbers.
7. Decimals.
8. Fractions.
9. Linear Measure.
10. Percent (Percentage).
11. Area and Volume.
12. Right Angles.
13. Combined Operations.
14. Hand Tools-Selection, Use and Care.
15. Power Tools-Selection, Use, and Care.
16. Fasteners.
17. Adhesives and Sealants
18. Rigging.
Part IV: PRINT READING.
19. Views.
20. Scales.
21. Alphabet of Lines.
22. Use of Symbols.
23. Plan Views.
24. Elevations.
25. Sections and Details.
Appendix A.
Appendix B.
Glossary.
Index.

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Residential Construction Academy: Plumbing

ISBN: 9781111307776
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY: PLUMBING, 2E is the ideal book to create a direct link between your students' education/training program and the residential construction industry. The result of a strategic partnership between the National Association of Home Builder's (NAHB) Home Builders Institute and Delmar, Cengage Learning, the Residential Construction Academy Series is the perfect way to learn essential workplace skills for readers new to the building trades. Written in partnership with the Home Builders Institute, and endorsed by NAHB, RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY: PLUMBING, 2E provides a step-by-step approach to residential plumbing installations based on national skill standards. Focusing on "Green" advancement in the plumbing trades, this book thoroughly explains the process of installing residential plumbing systems by exploring topics such as tools of the trade and proper safety measures and by offering various tips to increase readers' on-the-job productivity. Logically organized to build a foundation of knowledge, this book progresses from the installation of common fixtures to troubleshooting techniques that will aid readers.. An emphasis on creative layout and the importance of understanding code variations will foster readers' understanding of plumbing system installation that is based on typical situations as well as unique jobsite conditions.

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