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Establishing adequate drainage is a critical first step in many of todays construction projects. And often, retaining walls must be used to provide a sufficiently level grade. These two topics Drainage and Retaining Walls - necessarily go hand-in-hand. This unique reference provides a comprehensive introduction to doing both right. Rainfall and Runoff Roof, Basement and Crawlspace Drainage Lot Drainage - including Septic Systems Street Drainage Grading for Drainage Slope Drainage The various types of retaining walls Estimating concrete walls, etc. Concrete and Masonry Retaining Walls Modular units and similar types of Retaining Walls: Bin, Crib, etc. PLUS a full Glossary, detailed Index, more than 100 new black-and-white illustrations, and 100 sample details. Learn More

Carry in your pocket over 1000 words and terms and 15 commonly-used phrases in both English to Spanish, and Spanish to English for job use on residential, commercial and heavy commercial projects. If you want an inexpensive English-Spanish dictionary that fits in your shirt pocket, you should have a copy of this new book. Learn More

English to Spanish Dictionary Up-To Date Construction Words & Phases Up-to-date construction words and phrases Pocket Size Guide to more than 1,500 words and phrases Includes Phonic Pronunciation Useful On-the-Job Phrases Easy-to-Use Tools Section Practical Tables New electrical, plumbing, and mechanical sections Learn More

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 easy-to-use Flip Format allows you to easily access important construction formulas quickly. If you need to estimate drywall, grab the tab, flip it up and see the formulas for estimating the number of screws you will need, the LF of tape, mud, boards and more. Same easy to use process for excavating, block, paint, wallpaper, roofing and much more. Learn More

Excavation Guide (includes FL Statute Ch.556 Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety Act) September 2008. Also referred to as the Florida One-Call. This is a downloadable document that American Contractors has printed and bound for use in testing. The cost of the document is only what it cost American Contractors to produce it.

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