South Carolina Residential Building Contractor License

This comprehensive code comprises all building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas and electrical requirements for one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories.

Produced by SBCA, BCSI is the truss industry's guide for Jobsite safety and truss performance. This edition includes the most current information regarding the handling, installation, restraining, and bracing of metal plate connected wood trusses. BCSI includes information and guidance pertaining to diagonal bracing for web members with two rows of lateral restraint, as well as permanent lateral restraint and diagonal bracing guidance for trusses spaced wider than 2' o.c.

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.

Now 262 pages – over 100 pages longer than the previous edition – the guide includes full-color photos and illustrations, a new, easier-to-read layout, and substantial content updates. Also included in the fourth edition are 43 Position Statements from ASCC, details on ACI Certification programs, and an appendix introducing several legal issues of interest to concrete contractors.

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 NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management is organized into 3 sections. Part 1 focuses on business planning and start up. This section will help you formulate a business plan, choose a business structure, understand licensing and insurance requirements and gain basic management and marketing skills. Part 2 is centered on fundamentals that you will need to operate a successful construction business. This section will cover estimating, contract management, scheduling, project management, safety and environmental responsibilities and building good relationships with employees, subcontractors and customers. Part 3 gives you valuable information for running the administrative function of your business. Financial management, tax basics and lien laws are covered. Effective management of these areas of business is vital and can cause you serious problems if you do not give them the proper attention.

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