Construction databook

by Sidney Levy (Author)

Up-to-Date Details on Construction Materials and Equipment
A thoroughly revised, all-inclusive compendium, Construction databook, Second Edition contains hundreds of tables, specifications, charts, and illustrations covering all of the materials and equipment most frequently used at a typical job site.

You’ll find easy-to-access, practical information on application, selection, dimensions, and installation of all construction components in Construction databook.

New details on sustainable materials and energy-saving options are also included. Ideal for both commercial and residential projects, this one-stop resource will help you run any construction job more efficiently and economically in Construction databook.

The Construction databook, Second Edition, provides the project manager, construction superintendent, design consultants, facility managers and owners with a one-source guide for the most commonly encountered construction materials and equipment.

Composed of eleven sections ranging, in topics, from excavation and sitework to mechanical and electrical components, the book also includes a handy set of useful tables and formulas. Quick and easy access to informative data on these materials and systems is afforded.

COVERAGE INCLUDES:

Soils, site utilities, and sitework equipment
Substructures
The building envelope
Carpentry, framing, drywall, and engineered wood projects
Fireproofing and soundproofing
Interior finishes–millwork, laminates, paint, and wall coverings
Doors and windows
Plumbing
Mechanical systems and equipment
Electrical
Useful tables, charts, and formulas