Printreading for Residential and Light Commercial Construction 6th Edition

Printreading for Residential and Light Commercial Construction provides authentic printreading experiences using contemporary prints and presents information applicable to the carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and general building trades. Single and multifamily dwellings as well as mixed-use and light commercial project plans are covered. This edition includes prints and related information on a newly constructed 19,000 sq ft multistory veterinary center. Specifi cations describing the building components and construction procedures are also included for two of the projects: the Brick-Veneer Residence and the Wendy's® Restaurant.Updated coverage on building codes, the CSI MasterFormat®, LEED® certifi cation, and green building technology complements the prints. A quantity takeoff chapter provides an introduction to the principles and techniques of printreading for quantity takeoff and can be used as a basis for a construction estimate.CONTENTS• Printreading• Construction Materials• Light Frame Construction• Brick-Veneer Residence ― Plans• Brick-Veneer Residence ― Specifi cations• Multifamily Dwellings ― Plans• Wendy’s® Restaurant ― Plans• Wendy’s® Restaurant ― Specifi cations• Veterinary Center ― Site, Building, and Structure• Veterinary Center ― Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing• Quantity Takeoff• Final Exam Read more