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Handbook of Construction Contracting: Plans, Specs, Building [Paperback]

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Series: Handbook of Construction Contracting | Publication Date: June 9, 1986

Everything you need to know to start and run your construction business; the pros and cons of each type of contracting, the records you'll need to keep, and how to read and understand house plans and specs so you find any problems before the actual work begins.

All aspects of construction are covered in detail, including all-weather wood foundations, practical math for the job site, and elementary surveying.

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All aspects of construction are covered in detail, including all-weather wood foundations, practical math for the job site, and elementary surveying.

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Paperback: 416 pages
Publisher: Craftsman Book Co (June 9, 1986)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0934041113
ISBN-13: 978-0934041119
Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must for construction specialists and tradesmen, September 15, 2000

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This is vol 1 of a 2-vol work that takes the guess work out of estimating, designing, and planning a construction project. Whether building as a tradesman or contractor--or even as someone such as a homeowner wishing to contract the building of his house, this book is a must. I have been in the construction business for years and these two books are a must in my office and in my truck. I require all my key personnel to study them, a policy that saves money, time, and eliminates guesswork. On a scale of 1-10, I rate both a 10!

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