Publisher's Synopsis
"Chapters 10 through 14 have been renumbered to accommodate moving Chapters 12 and 13 to provide a flow consistent with the construction process. The remaining chapters have been edited to incorporate new accepted practices or building code influences. Further, there is continued emphasis to introduce the reader to the concept of sustainable building, also known as "green building." Some illustrations have been updated throughout the text to reflect changes in construction equipment and to illustrate current construction practices. Questions at the end review the highlights of each chapter. It is a continued wish that students involved in all disciplines related to the construction process will find this text beneficial. ONLINE INSTRUCTOR'S MANUAL To access supplementary materials online, instructors need to request an instructor access code. Go to www.pearsonhighered. com/irc to register for an instructor access code. Within 48 hours o