Construction Trades

The 12th edition of the authoritative reference for all construction students and professionals.

The call for transformation in critical aspects of the operations of the global construction industry is ever more critical. This book presents a review and discussion of some of these transformation areas.

If you are into construction project management, this book is certainly for you. Travel through times and spaces. Meet with historic world leaders. Work alongside the world's greatest master-builders. Live the sights and sounds of ancient cities and construction sites.

Designed specifically for carpentry and construction students, allowing them to learn and apply basic math skills in a very relatable context.

An accessible guidebook to better understand historic materials, how they were traditionally made, how they survived the test of time, and how changes in climate are now impacting these old materials in new ways.

Introduces ethical dilemmas aspiring construction professionals will face on the job--and the critical thinking skills to reason their way out of them.