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Here’s the one on-site reference electricians can’t afford to be without! Electricians’ Instant Answers provides all the information you need to solve just about any electrical procedure problem – quickly, effectively, and economically. Packed with calculations, tips, fast facts, charts, tables, and photographs, Electrician’s Instant Answers features just enough text to get the job done right, without wasting your time.
Electricians and electrical contractors can turn to Electrician’s Instant Answers for expert, easy-to-understand coverage of:* Appropriate codes related to calculation methods* Basic tools and techniques* Services, feeders, and branch circuits* Wiring methods* New construction* Wiring of existing buildings* Electrical terminations* Underground circuits for outlaying loads* Communications* Troubleshooting* Safety and first aid
If you’re looking for a portable, no-nonsense reference that provides the data you need to tackle even the toughest electrical job -- your search ends here.
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Learn how YOU can become a player in the hot market for new housing
You don't need a fortune or years of real estate experience to become a successful residential land developer. This shrewd, up-to-the-minute guide shows you how to find and acquire prime properties that are true diamonds in the rough. You'll learn the factors that determine whether you've got a good deal: engineering surveys, grading, water availability and drainage, utilities, traffic, and more. And once you've chosen your land, you'll discover what you need to do at every stage to make your project succeed.With the step-by-step advice of real estate expert and contractor R. Dodge Woodson's failure-proof primer, anyone can learn to exploit the opportunities in land development.Reflecting today's advantageous financial land development climate, Be a Successful Residential Land Developer shows you how to:* Tie up and control land with very little cash and plenty of escape clauses * Tap into conventional and creative financing sources* Apply powerful Internet tools to leverage information* Get favorable bids from subcontractors* Deal with zoning, environmental, and code enforcement issues* Reduce neighborhood resistance and handle boards of appeal* Put together a professional team and direct the project* Develop a marketing and sales plan for your new home(s)* Much, much more
INSIDE RESIDENTIAL LAND DEVELOPMENT SUCCESSWhy Should I Get into Land Development? * Can I Really Do It? * The Development Team and Selecting the Viable Project * Finding Hidden Treasure * Tying Up Land without a Full Commitment * Having Your Experts Do Preliminary Checks * Going over the Ground from Top to Bottom * Planning on Paper * Storm Water Drainage * Deciphering the Dirt * Water Requirements * Land Lost and Cost for Roads * Flood Zones * Location, Location, Location * Plans and Specifications * Getting Development Bids * Sales Projections * Financing * Zoning * Closing Your Land Deal * Insurance and Subcontractor Needs * Rolling Out the Big Rigs and Site Supervision * Keeping Your Project on Time and on Budget * A Marketing Plan and Sales Team * New Projects
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Here's all the savvy you need to start and run your own profit-making remodeling contractor business, in a single volumeIf you're a building professional with the technical skills and desire to work on your own business, the Third Edition of R. Dodge Woodson's - Be a Successful Building Contractor will give you the business savvy you need to set up and manage a profit-making enterprise! Packed with dozens of handy business forms, the book will help you define your business requirements-find desirable building lots-build on speculation-computerize your operations-track financial transactions-hire top-notch employees-and much more. You get everything you need to: choose the best business structure for your company-corporation, partnership or sole proprietorship; avoid 15 common business mistakes-from incurring heavy overhead to selecting poor subcontractors; deal with subcontractors, suppliers and code officers; work with bankers and real estate brokers; purchase trucks, tools, equipment and inventory; develop job-winning bidding methods; manage jobs efficiently for maximum profits; and much more. New material added on insurance, financial issues and energy requirements.While the main strength of the book will be to update and strengthen the business tools and techniques, new material will be added on quick calculations for estimating purposes, Fast-Track building codes facts, tip boxes added throughout, land development issues. Less words and more quick reference facts and figures for ease of use.
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The fast and easy way to understand the 2006 International Plumbing Code
Written by authority by a veteran mster plumber and master gasfitter, this indispensable resource interprets and annotates the 2006 International Plumbing Code using real-world examples and clear layperson language.
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Get 1,500 Construction Questions and Answers to Help You Pass the National Contractor's Exam with Flying Colors!
Turn to the National Contractor's Exam Study Guide to acquire the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to ace this important exam on the first try. The book contains 1,500 questions and answers—presented in the same format used on the actual exam—plus numerous references to the 2006 International Building Code and many helpful illustrations.
Written by renowned construction author R. Dodge Woodson, this career-building resource reviews every topic covered on the National Contractor's Exam. The National Contractor's Exam Study Guide features:
Over 1,500 exam-style multiple choice and true/false questions and answers Numerous references to the 2006 International Building CodeDetailed illustrations that help clarify complicated codes and show how to use local codebooks to solve exam questionsMaster Every Topic Covered on the National Contractor's Exam:
• Use and Occupancy Classification • General Building Heights and Areas • Types of Construction • Interior Finishes • Fire Protection Systems • Means of Egress • Accessibility • Interior Environment • Energy Efficiency • Exterior Walls • Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures • Structural Design • Soils and Foundations • Concrete • Aluminum • Masonry • Steel • Wood • Glass and Glazing • Gypsum Board and Plaster • Electrical • Mechanical Systems • Plumbing Systems • Elevators and Conveying Systems • Safeguards During Construction • And Much More!
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Increase Profits by Incorporating Sustainable Practices into Your Building Operations
Filled with environmentally friendly methods that reduce the impact of housing on natural areas, Be a Successful Green Builder contains everything needed to get started in the green building business and develop a thriving enterprise.
Successful contractor and bestselling author R. Dodge Woodson explains how to select green building products, understand zoning requirements associated with green building, write winning proposals, find suitable financing, and deal with brokers. He also reviews 20 key mistakes to avoid in building green. Be a Successful Green Builder features:
A plain-English guide to developing a lucrative green building enterpriseInformation on selecting the best green building productsValuable tips on preparing winning bidsStep-by-step advice on expanding a green building businessInside This Hands-on Guide to Profitable Green Building
• Getting Started in Green Building • Setting Up Your Business Structure • 20 Mistakes to Avoid When Becoming a Green Contractor • Matching Green Projects with Suitable Locations • Finding Financing • Working from Home Versus an Office • Building on Speculation • Working with Real Estate Brokers • Selecting Green Building Products • Dealing with Subcontractors • Preparing Winning Bids • Using Sustainable Practices to Make More Money • Growing Your Business • Expanding into Green Land Development to Double Your Money • Landscaping Tips that Sell Houses Fast
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The latest radiant floor heating methods and materials
In this fully updated guide, master plumber and long-time contractor R. Dodge Woodson explains, step by step, how to install, test, and debug in-floor heating systems--the healthy, quiet, economical, and clean heating method.
Radiant Floor Heating, Second Edition now offers details on alternative fuel sources and covers new material options and installation procedures, updated code information, and state-of-the-art piping and heating equipment. Revised illustrations featuring modern products are included in this practical resource. Get everything you need to:
Understand and explain the advantages of in-floor radiant heatingSelect superior equipment--tubing, boilers, expansion tanks, pumps, and controlsInstall embedded and dry radiant heat systems in new or existing homesIncorporate hot water heating into your designsSet up heating zones for variable temperatures throughout a houseDesign a solar-powered systemUse alternative fuel sourcesProvide outdoor ice removal and other amenitiesTroubleshoot and repair system problems
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A fully updated professional reference to wells and septic systems
Don't let septic systems sink your budget! This essential guide is filled with expert advice on selecting and installing high-performance, cost-efficient wells and septic systems that will boost your bottom line.
A Builder's Guide to Wells and Septic Systems, Second Edition, is completely up to date with the latest International Code Council International Private Sewage Disposal Code information. This handy resource covers new procedures and products, including green construction materials. Get coverage of virtually every aspect of wells and septic systems, such as how to:
Evaluate property for wells and septic systems Protect your company's interests during biddingAssess soil studies and septic designsChoose the best well and septic system for each propertyWork with gravel-and-pipe, chamber-type, and gravity septic systemsTroubleshoot and solve well and septic system problemsLandscape septic system areas
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Ace the Journeyman and Master Plumbing Exams!Featuring more than 400 practice questions and answers,Plumber's Licensing Study Guide, Third Edition, provides everything you need to prepare for and pass the Journeyman and Master Plumber's licensing exams on the first try. This practical, up-to-date resource is filled with study tips, detailed illustrations, calculations, conversion tables, and troubleshooting points. Both metric and U.S. units are included throughout. Fully revised for the 2012 International Plumbing Code and 2012 Uniform Plumbing Code, this careerbuilding guide helps you:
Master the material most likely to appear on plumber'slicensing examsImprove your test-taking ability with 400+ multiple-choicequestions and answersAcquire the confidence, skills, and knowledge needed topass your examCovers essential plumbing topics, including:
DefinitionsAdministrative policiesMiscellaneous regulationsWater supplyWater heatersSanitary drainageFixturesIndirect wasteVentsStorm water drainageTraps, cleanouts, and special wasteInterceptors and separatorsMedical and nonmedical gas systemsAlternative engineered and special systemsGray-water recycling systemsNatural gas