Product Overview
A Complete Resource for Residential and Light Commercial Contractors -- based on the latest construction materials and methods.
Learn how to:
- read and interpret building plans
- create an accurate takeoff, using a complete set of working drawings.
Each chapter covers a major construction division, such as concrete, masonry and carpentry -- and uses plans, details and tables to illustrate plan reading and takeoff procedures. A checklist for each material division helps ensure that nothing is left out of your takeoff.
Includes a complete set of residential plans from Home Planners, Inc., the nation's leading provider of home plans. With a detailed material takeoff, from site work to electrical.
With over 160 illustrations, including commercial construction details.
