Means Illustrated Construction Dictionary (Hardcover)

~ R S Means Company (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

In a major revision of a work first published in 1991, the first to include a CD-ROM and Internet resources, this classic of construction is updated, expanded, and brought into the 21st century. The result is as comprehensive a construction dictionary as is possible in a single volume. The 19,000 construction terms, phrases, and abbreviations are complemented by profuse illustrations 1200 simple line drawings and expanded graphics on the CD-ROM. About 1000 of the definitions are new to this edition, which has been updated to include the latest technology, materials, and processes. Abbreviations are explained at the beginning of each letter, before the definitions for words and phrases are given. The concluding "Reference Section" offers a comprehensive delineation of professional associations (unfortunately limited to the Unites States) and five focused area discussions of weights, metric conversions, preliminary building size, definitions of elements in formulae, and symbols. No author is directly credited, but sources of specific information are credited in the acknowledgments, and the Means editorial staff has not relied on personal knowledge but has made inquiries where appropriate. The price may be a touch daunting but worth it when one considers that this package includes the searchable CD-ROM with complete, sometimes even expanded definitions, added graphics, and Internet links. An excellent overhaul of a very fine predecessor, this is an indispensable resource for large do-it-yourself, homeowner, or construction collections. Highly recommended. Alex Hartmann, INFOPHILE, Skokie, IL
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description

Long regarded as the industry's finest, the Means Illustrated Construction Dictionary is now even better. With the addition of over 1000 new terms and hundreds of new illustrations, it is the clear choice for the most comprehensive and current information.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 790 pages
• Publisher: R.S. Means Company; 3rd edition (May 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0876295383
• ISBN-13: 978-0876295380
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.6 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #148,891 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for Constrcution..., December 22, 2003

By	"jbader015" (Rochester, NY) - See all my reviews

This book is amazing. Still being in school, it has helped me in my internships. There is only so much you learn in school and this book has everything else. I would recommend it to anyone. A++

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A poor manual at best, April 12, 2007

By	Steve K. Chan - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This manual does not live up to the hype that the publisher put out. The illustrations are rudimentary and the definitions are shallow. Most of the illustrations have to do with obvious or outdated construction items. This may be a useful manual for people who are starting out in the industry (or history buffs), but definitely not for the seasoned professionals. One more book to gather dust on the shelve...

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars handy, March 23, 2006

By	AT - See all my reviews

I wish I had this book when I first started working after school. You will probably never part with it as it is a very good and handy reference book. Sometimes it's very difficult to imagine some new word that's defined with some small definition but at least some words have pictures to aid in the description. Overall still very good.