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Using terminology and applications unique to the electrical industry, this book provides a strong, relevant introduction to reading and interpreting blueprints for aspiring electricians. Blueprint Reading for Electricians, 2E begins by covering fundamental tools and basic sketching, and progresses to include coverage of views, plans, schedules, and specifications. With additional chapters devoted to the types of prints found in a set of construction drawings and clear explanations of their relationships to various electrical installations, the book offers content that is both comprehensive and applicable. Need-to-know mathematical concepts are covered in a straightforward manner, so that readers can feel confident they have sufficient knowledge to learn and apply the material. Both a training manual and blueprint reading reference, Blueprint Reading for Electrical Workers, 2E provides the content, the hands-on exercises, and the real-world applications necessary for readers to master their print reading skills. Features: * completely up-to-date coverage of print reading skills for the electrical industry fosters a diverse skill set for enhanced "real world" preparation * updated photos from construction sites provide a connection between the material covered and its application in the industry * numerous examples throughout the book focus on electrical scenarios to reinforce key concepts in a way that is meaningful to the reader * print reading exercises provide hands-on practice and encourage readers to apply and use the material they have learned * Back of Book CD includes residential, commercial, and industrial blueprints and specifications Learn More

Working alone with this unique book, you wont have to wait for a helper to pass up a job that seems too difficult to do alone. Written by a builder with 30 years experience, working alone is packed with more than 50 innovative tips and techniques. You'll learn how to handle nearly every aspect of home construction alone, from foundation layout to raising walls to building decks.

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Many small contractors fail each year, not because they lack technical skills, but because they lack in business knowledge and experience. Their job-site training has prepared them to lead a carpentry crew-rather than to negotiate contracts, estimate and schedule jobs, keep accurate accounts, and manage their new relationships with employees, subs, and customers

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The most comprehensive contractor?s forms and letters reference available comes with an accompanying CD that allows users to easily and effectively manage every area of their contracting business! This extraordinary CD resource contains a user-friendly interface in which all of the forms and letters are easy to find and utilize in both Microsoft Word and Excel formats. Together, the book and CD provide over 150 of the most useful forms and letters available on topics such as general company and staff communications, customer correspondence, accounting notices, and more!

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Explains what it really takes to survive hard times in construction and how to take full advantage of the profit cycle. Whether you're just getting started or have been bidding jobs and meeting payroll for years, this practical manual will suggest the best ways to overcome a contractor's most persistent problems. This book is based on the author's experience as a self-employed general contractor, developer and architect. It describes how to build a prosperous construction contracting or subcontracting company of your own, and how to avoid many of the pitfalls along the way. Survival comes first. You're never going to thrive in construction if you can't get through a debt crisis: what to do when bills can't be paid, finding money and buying time, conserving income, transferring debt, handling angry creditors, assets to protect and assets to liquidate, setting payment priorities, cash float techniques, alternatives to bankruptcy, lawsuits, judgments, liens, laying the foundation for recovery, and deciding who should stay as your team climbs back to prosperity. But getting back on your feet is only the start. Building profits comes next. This book explains: Setting goals Using other people's cash Building financial reserves Setting up to handle profitable jobs Spotting the flakes and con artists Zoning and permit problems Design and build contracts The art of estimating Employee incentives Collections and lien releases How to avoid tax, accounting, and payroll problems Using limited partnerships An important chapter shows how to invest in inflation: Trading and postponing income Acquiring interests Selling the sizzle Deal structuring and financing You won't find conventional advice in this book. Instead, expect to learn what's really needed to survive and thrive as a construction contractor. Learn More

This CD-ROM product marks a radical departure from traditional teaching tools by allowing users to customize their learning to meet their specific needs. With a never-before-used category system, Construction Print Reading for the 21st Century provides the ability to “toggle” between construction print categories, such as architectural, structural, civil, electrical, etc., and the associated print types, including plan views, details, elevations, sections, etc. Users can then concentrate on discipline-specific information. Practical and easy-to-follow, this innovative tool presents an entirely new approach to construction print reading. Features: * offers users the ability to hone in on a specific topic, such as mechanical details or architectural elevations and tailor their learning accordingly * provides quick access to construction print categories and print types, and the ability to ?toggle? between the two * accessible via PDA, laptop, or workstation with content and layout appropriate for all three * the ability to get discipline-specific information makes this product ideal for anyone studying construction print reading, including estimators, architects, carpenters, electricians, masons, HVAC technicians, plumbers, and more * the ability to get discipline-specific information makes this product ideal for anyone studying construction print reading, including estimators, architects, carpenters, electricians, masons, HVAC technicians, plumbers, and more Learn More

Nearly every contract and form you're going to need is here ready for reproduction on your copy machine. The authors are construction contractors and have used these forms for many years. They're good. They're complete. They're going to save you time and money day after day. By themselves, they're worth the price of the book. But that's just the beginning if you have a computer and a printer. With that combination and the CD inside the back cover of this book, you're going to be a paperwork wizard. You can lay these forms open on your computer screen and customize them to fit your needs exactly: Add your company name and address Add whatever you feel is missing Delete what doesn't suit your operation Change the column headings or row widths If you know how to use any of the popular word processing or spreadsheet programs, you'll have no trouble using the disk included. Even if you don't have a word processing program, you'll be able to use these forms on your computer. Full instructions in the book explain how to open and use any of these forms: Estimating forms, checklists, job and equipment logs and time sheets Contracts and change orders for remodeling, new construction and T&M jobs Progress billing sheets, purchase orders, time and material invoices Lien notices, time cards, cover letters, transmittals and memos The compact disk has a version of all 125 forms exactly right for anyone who uses: Ami Pro 3.0 for Windows Lotus Word Pro WordPerfect 5.1 for DOS, & 6.0 Claris Works 5.0 NCU Edit for DOS Corel WordPerfect Excel for Windows 3.1, 95, NT & 98 Corel Quattro Pro Works 3.0 for Windows 3.1 Lotus 1-2-3 for Windows 3.1, 95, NT & 98 Word 6 for Windows 3.1, 95, NT & 98 Works 4.0 for Windows 95, NT & 98 No Word Processor or Spreadsheet Program Needed Learn More

Tom Henry's biggest seller Calculations for the Electrical Exam has been a favorite of the electricians for several years. He has now put together Calculations II Workbook which includes his favorite 101, Calculation questions asked on electrical exams. Some of the questions cover calculations on cable tray and gutter sizing, conductor sizing when using THHN conductors, freight elevators, load balancing, neutral loads, Marina receptacle demands, Mobile home park demands, optional demand for schools, hermetic motor fuse sizing, power factors, single phase ranges on a three phase system, welder sizing, transformer connections, transformer impedance, fault-current calculations, the capacitor kvar questions and more. A must for the I.C.C. exam. Learn More

There is virtually no better way to prepare for an exam than to simulate the actual experience! This CD allows you to do that by testing yourself on more than 300 questions. The primary focus of the questions and answers on this CD is Business and Project Management for Contractors. Successful completion of each of these practice exams will significantly increase your chance of passing the exam, as well as improve your knowledge of Business and Project Management in the Construction Industry. Topics Include: * Business Planning * Contract Management * Estimating * Financial Management * Jobsite Safety * Labor Management * Project Management * Risk Management * Licensing * Lien Laws * Tax Laws * Business Calculations Learn More