Download or read book RSMeans Illustrated Construction Dictionary written by RSMeans and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-10-05 with total page 990 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise student edition of the most widely used dictionary for construction and design professionals offers clear explanations of essential construction-related terms and concepts. Illustrated throughout with explanatory drawings and photographs, it is an indispensable reference for beginning and advanced students in construction, architecture, design, facility management, real estate, and other related fields. Features include: Easy-to-understand definitions of nearly 10,000 terms, phrases, and abbreviations from every area of construction More than 1,400 drawings and photographs that help clarify concepts Up-to-date coverage of new industry trends, including building automation, energy conservation, green building, historic preservation, and more An extensive reference section with plan symbols, conversions and equivalents, and more
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Download or read book Means Illustrated Construction Dictionary written by RSMeans and published by RSMeans. This book was released on 2003-01-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recognized in the industry as the best resource of its kind, this second edition has been further enhanced with updates to existing terms and the addition of hundreds of new terms and illustrations. Means Illustrated Construction Dictionary provides clear, authoritative definitions covering all the major construction specialties. With the latest in construction methods, materials, and equipment, this edition includes new terminology used in construction specialties, such as: Green or sustainable building Historic preservation and building re-use Technologies for cleanup of building site contaminants with expanded terms and illustration for wood framing, real estate and appraisal, and interior design and construction projects. The best portable dictionary for office or field use – an essential tool for contractors, architects, insurance and real estate personnel, facility managers, homeowners, and anyone who needs quick, clear definitions for construction terms. Now with a quick-reference Spanish section that included key terms in English with Spanish translations. Tools and equipment, materials, tasks, and more!
Download or read book RSMeans Illustrated Construction Dictionary Student Edition written by and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dictionary uses non-technical language to clearly define a wide range of construction concepts and terms. Using the printed book or digital platforms, readers will have at their fingertips nearly 10,000 terms, phrases, and abbreviations from every area of construction.
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Download or read book RSMeans Cost Data written by RSMeans and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-02-21 with total page 509 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: RSMeans Cost Data RSMeans Cost Data for Students RSMeans Cost Data, Student Edition provides a thorough introduction to cost estimating in a self-contained print and online package. With clear explanations and a hands-on, example-driven approach, it is the ideal reference for students and new professionals who need to learn how to perform cost estimating for building construction. Features include: Commercial and residential construction cost data in print and online formats Complete how-to guidance on the essentials of cost estimating A supplemental website with plans, specifications, problem sets, and a full sample estimate With more than 930 Location Factors in the United States and Canada, the data includes up-to-date system prices for more than 100 standard assemblies and in-place costs for thousands of alternates—making it easy to customize budget estimates and compare system costs. UNIT PRICES (organized in MasterFormatTM 2010) 1 General Requirements 2 Existing Conditions 3 Concrete 4 Masonry 5 Metals 6 Woods, Plastics & Composites 7 Thermal & Moisture Protection 8 Openings 9 Finishes 10 Specialties 11 Equipment 12 Furnishings 13 Special Construction 14 Conveying Equipment 21 Fire Suppression 22 Plumbing 23 Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning 26 Electrical 27 Communications 28 Electronic Safety & Security 31 Earthwork 32 Exterior Improvements 33 Utilities ASSEMBLIES A Substructure B Shell C Interiors D Services E Equipment & Furnishings F Special Construction G Building Site Work REFERENCE INFORMATION Equipment Rental Costs Crews Cost Indexes Reference Tables Square Foot Costs RSMeans is the leading source of cost data for construction in North America. Visit rsmeans.com to learn more.
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Download or read book RSMeans Building Construction Cost Data written by R.S.Means and published by R.S. Means Company. This book was released on 2006-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: RSMeans Building Construction Cost Data 2007 is the most used, most quoted, & most reliable unit price book available to the construction industry. Presented in this 65th edition are nearly 21,000 unit costs for building components arranged in the new CSI MasterFormat 2004 system. The Reference Section continues to provide a broad range of technical details to help estimate projects with confidence and accuracy.
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