Fully updated based on the 2008 edition of the National Electrical Code, this all-inclusive Journeyman Electrician’s Review provides users with a proven way to prepare for and pass professional licensing exams.

Greatly expanded and updated to reflect the 2008 edition of the National Electrical Code, this study-guide provides journeyman electricians with a clear-cut route to acquiring all of the knowledge and professional expertise they need to become licensed master electricians.

Masonry Veneer, 3rd Edition, is based on practical technical information. This book is a must for understanding what makes a veneer system work and is an essential tool for Architects, Designers, Building Officials, Inspectors, Masons and Masonry Contractors.

Meet the challenge of integrating Building Information Modeling and sustainability with this in-depth guide, which pairs these two revolutionary movements to create environmentally friendly design through a streamlined process. Written by an award-winning team that has gone beyond theory to lead the implementation of Green BIM projects, this comprehensive reference features practical strategies, techniques, and real-world expertise so that you can create sustainable BIM projects, no matter what their scale. From basic concepts, to sophisticated test methodologies, to improved workflows, this timely book offers a wealth of information you can implement right away.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a new approach to design, construction, and facility management in which a digital representation of the building process is used to facilitate the exchange and interoperability of information in digital format. BIM is beginning to change the way buildings look, the way they function, and the ways in which they are designed and built. BIM Handbook: A Guide to Building Information Modeling for Owners, Managers, Designers, Engineers, and Contractors provides an in-depth understanding of BIM technologies, the business and organizational issues associated with its implementation, and the profound advantages that effective use of BIM can provide to all members of a project team.

Fire Plan Review and Inspection Guidelines was developed to assist code officials responsible for the plan review and approval of shop drawings and calculations submitted for IFC construction permits. This text contains plan review and inspection guidelines for all of the fire protection systems required by Chapter 9 of the 2006 IFC.  This text focuses on plan review of the various types of fire protection systems prescribed by the 2006 IFC and 2006 IBC.

This publication is a "must-have" for anyone who uses the 2007 Florida Building Code, Residential. This easy-to-use guide identifies the significant changes for residential building systems that occurred between the 2004 and 2007 editions of the Florida Building Code, Residential. Rather than addressing every code change, the book instead focuses squarely on those provisions that have special significance, are utilized frequently, or have had a change in application so that users can readily identify what changes occurred and why.

This publication is a "must-have" for anyone who uses the 2007 Florida Building Code, Building. It enables readers to easily identify the significant changes that occurred between the 2004 and 2007 editions, and provides an analysis of the effect each change has had on the code's application. Coverage reflects those provisions with special significance, including new and innovative design ideas and technologies, modern materials and methods of construction, and current approaches to fire safety, life safety, and structural stability.

The Study Companion is a comprehensive self-study guide that provides a comprehensive review of the accessibility provisions in the 2006 IBC® and ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003. It covers the scoping requirements of the IBC® and the technical requirements of ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003.

A comprehensive guide that explains in detail the conventional construction provisions in Chapter 23 of the 2006 International Building Code. Descriptive discussion and illustrations convey the prescriptive provisions related to conventional wood-framed construction. An essential publication for professionals involved in the design, construction, plan review or inspection of wood-framed structures.