Arizona General Contractor License (B-1, KB-1) and Exam Prep

The scope of the International Building Code® (IBC®) includes all buildings except detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories.

The Code covers the design and construction of masonry structures, with subjects covered ranging from quality assurance to the details and development of reinforcement. Compliance with the Specification is required by the Code to control materials, labor and construction.

The “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete” (“Code”) provides minimum requirements for the materials, design, and detailing of structural concrete buildings and, where applicable, nonbuilding structures. This Code addresses structural systems, members, and connections, including cast-in-place, precast, plain, nonprestressed, prestressed, and composite construction.

Make compliance with dense government safety regulations simple with MANCOMM’s 29 CFR 1926 OSHA Construction Industry Regulations.

Carpentry & Building Construction is a comprehensive carpentry program that focuses on residential construction with many procedures also applying to light commercial construction. The informative text provides detailed, heavily illustrated information about materials, tools, and processes, with many step-by-step procedures. Includes hardbound student edition aligned to the content standards.

Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures has been the cement and concrete industry’s primary reference on concrete knowledge for almost 100 years. Since the first edition was published in 1924, the U.S. version has been updated 16 times to reflect advances in cement and concrete technology and to meet the growing needs of architects, engineers, builders, concrete producers, concrete technologists, instructors, and students.

Now available in the 10th edition, Placing Reinforcing Bars is a unique book presenting the currently accepted best practices in placing rebar in structures and pavement. Eighteen heavily illustrated chapters detail safety precautions, types of materials, handling of bars at the jobsite, and inspection information.

The new Third Edition of the Steel Deck Institute Manual of Construction with Steel Deck (MOC3) continues the tradition established by earlier editions to provide information necessary for the proper field usage of steel deck. This edition is reformatted for easier use with updated references, including those for the SDI QA/QC Standard for Quality Control and Quality Assurance of Steel Deck.

GYPSUM CONTRUCTION HANDBOOK Drywall, joint compound, backerboard, plaster finishes, ceiling panels, sheathing gypsum-based products are essential for construction jobs large and small. From the planning process all the way down to the jobsite, understanding how and when to correctly use gypsum materials can mean the difference between a job well done and a construction nightmare. Since 1905, The Gypsum Construction Handbook has been the standard manual for construction professionals. New materials, new methods, and new requirements demand new approaches, plain and simple. The gypsum revolution changed the world of building construction, and The Gypsum Construction Handbook has kept up with innovation in the industry ever since. This Seventh Edition update includes essential guidelines for using state-of-the art USG products, including innovative ultralight, sustainable, and low-dust materials. USG has been the global leader in gypsum construction products for over a century, and the company employs the world’s premier experts on building with gypsum. These experts are the people who designed the leading products in the industry, and they are the people who wrote the book on how to use them. This book includes detailed instructions for using USG products, including: USG Securock Brand Glass-Mat Sheathing USG Sheetrock Products USG Fiberock Panels USG Ceilings Brand Clean Room ClimaPlus Acoustical Panels USG Durock & Accessory Products USG Imperial & Diamond Brand Plasters In addition, you’ll find general construction best practices for everything from framing to finishing. The Gypsum Construction Handbook also contains all the essentials on health, safety, code, and sustainability.

The 9th Edition of Modern Masonry: Brick, Block, Stone provides a broad understanding of the properties and applications of masonry materials. It then progresses to teaching safe and proper procedures for working with brick, block, and stone. Coverage of concrete form construction and flatwork is also included. Green features address specific topics relating to masonry's impact on the environment.

The 2019 manual provides best industry practices and technical information about the design, materials and installation techniques applicable to membrane roof systems used in low-slope roof system applications. The manual includes information about roof decks, air and vapor retarders, rigid board insulation, roof membranes, fasteners, surfacing, accessories, roof system configurations and roof re-coverings.

The latest volume of the NRCA Roofing Manual provides you with comprehensive information about the design, materials and installation techniques applicable to steep-slope roofing applications.

This updated Technical Digest contains a thorough coverage of the proper handling and erection procedures to be employed in the field to make certain that SJI joist products are not damaged, that they perform as specified, and above all, to ensure the safety of the erectors.

This manual serves as a valuable reference book for the painting and decorating industry. The textbook has been used with many apprentice programs and has been cited as an authority in litigation to settle issues arising from the alleged improper application or use of materials. Topics covered in the manual include materials, equipment, rigging, safety, color, procedures, failure and remedies, wall-coverings, application techniques, surface preparation and more.

This popular manual has been updated and improved to bring it more current with modern earthmoving and trenching equipment, refined excavation techniques, stricter safety rules, and improved materials. Here you ll find how to enter and succeed in the underground utility business.

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