Building Construction Books


Building Construction IllustratedBuilding Construction Illustrated
Best Price: $28.40
Book is very good for research and beginners learning building construction. I have used the...
2006 International Residential Code - Softcover Version (International Residential Code)2006 International Residential Code - Softcover Version (International Residential Code)
Best Price: $62.95
The book quality and condition are as the same as the seller describes. If it's original copy,...
Wind Power, Revised Edition: Renewable Energy for Home, Farm, and BusinessWind Power, Revised Edition: Renewable Energy for Home, Farm, and Business
Best Price: $31.40
This is a very technical book. Loads of details. Eye opening for any amature thinking "Oh,...
Concrete Countertops: Design, Form, and Finishes for the New Kitchen and BathConcrete Countertops: Design, Form, and Finishes for the New Kitchen and Bath
Best Price: $18.18
This book really goes through all the important steps. And pictures are worth a million...
Tree Houses You Can Actually Build: A Weekend Project Book (Stiles, David R. Weekend Project Book Series.)Tree Houses You Can Actually Build: A Weekend Project Book (Stiles, David R. Weekend Project Book Series.)
Best Price: $8.90
Works for kids, works for adults, very clear and very helpful. Very graphics oriented and the...


The Complete Illustrated Guide to Furniture and Cabinet ConstructionThe Complete Illustrated Guide to Furniture and Cabinet Construction
Best Price: $25.20
Given the scope of this work, I'm not sure what I expected, but I feel like, after reading a...
Graphic Guide to Frame Construction: Details for Builders and Designers (For Pros by Pros)Graphic Guide to Frame Construction: Details for Builders and Designers (For Pros by Pros)
Best Price: $21.58
A great reference for the DIY homeowner. Lots of drawings to show you the right way to do things...
The Fifty Dollar and Up Underground House BookThe Fifty Dollar and Up Underground House Book
Best Price: $19.95
First off, the reason for four stars instead of five. It's because the author was very narrow...
The Solar House: Passive Heating and CoolingThe Solar House: Passive Heating and Cooling
Best Price: $17.78
I've read many other green building books. What I liked about this one was that it really goes...
Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and MethodsFundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods
Best Price: $67.99
This book has alot of information in it both on the actual materials properties and production...


Creating a New Old House: Yesterday's Character for Today's Home (American Institute Architects)Creating a New Old House: Yesterday's Character for Today's Home (American Institute Architects)
Best Price: $15.61
Great book on how to update older or run down homes. The pictures are beautiful. It is a book on...
Earth-Sheltered Houses: How to Build an Affordable...Earth-Sheltered Houses: How to Build an Affordable...
Best Price: $17.23
An excellent reference for those who are interested in Earth Bermed and Earth Sheltered houses....
Measuring, Marking, and Layout: A Builder's GuideMeasuring, Marking, and Layout: A Builder's Guide
Best Price: $11.95
This is a well written book, in plain language. It will help any amateur considering building,...
Natural Remodeling for the Not-So-Green House: Bringing Your Home into Harmony with Nature (Natural Home & Garden)Natural Remodeling for the Not-So-Green House: Bringing Your Home into Harmony with Nature (Natural Home & Garden)
Best Price: $13.48
I've been teaching at a community college for 16 years on the topic of energy efficiency,...
The Hand-Sculpted House: A Practical and Philosophical Guide to Building a Cob Cottage: The Real Goods Solar Living BookThe Hand-Sculpted House: A Practical and Philosophical Guide to Building a Cob Cottage: The Real Goods Solar Living Book
Best Price: $21.88
There is no better book to curl up with than this one and none more useful. Read it and, if you...

Green Building A to Z: Understanding the Language of Green BuildingGreen Building A to Z: Understanding the Language of Green Building
Best Price: $11.62
As a national trainer and a former national board member of the U.S. Green Building Council...
BIM Handbook: A Guide to Building Information Modeling for Owners, Managers, Designers, Engineers and ContractorsBIM Handbook: A Guide to Building Information Modeling for Owners, Managers, Designers, Engineers and Contractors
Best Price: $66.06
This is clearly the most comprehensive book to date on the subject of building information...
Working Alone: Tips & Techniques for Solo BuildingWorking Alone: Tips & Techniques for Solo Building
Best Price: $10.91
If you use just one or two tips from this book (and you will) it is worth the investment in time...
All the Way Home: Building a Family in a Falling-Down HouseAll the Way Home: Building a Family in a Falling-Down House
Best Price: $12.95
I picked up a copy of this book to read later this summer "when I have more time". I...
Essentials of Fire FightingEssentials of Fire Fighting
This manual helps not only the new recruit, but the veteren firefighter to enhance their basic...

2006 International Building Code - Looseleaf Version (International Building Code (Looseleaf))2006 International Building Code - Looseleaf Version (International Building Code (Looseleaf))
Best Price: $106.19
The IBC Code is almost unintelligible. It's circular conditional process of determining code...
Earthbag Building: The Tools, Tricks and Techniques (Natural Building Series)Earthbag Building: The Tools, Tricks and Techniques (Natural Building Series)
Best Price: $18.34
This is our "go-to" book for very practical descriptions and diagrams of process and...
Minimum Design Loads for Buildings And Other Structures: SEI/ASCE 7-05 (ASCE Standard No. 7-05) (ASCE Standard)Minimum Design Loads for Buildings And Other Structures: SEI/ASCE 7-05 (ASCE Standard No. 7-05) (ASCE Standard)
Best Price: $124.74
The new ASCE Standard 7-05 Standard (including Supplement No.1) provides requirements for...
Bungalow Style: Creating Classic Interiors in Your Arts and Crafts HomeBungalow Style: Creating Classic Interiors in Your Arts and Crafts Home
Best Price: $11.98
My wife and I appreciated this detailed book and incorporated many ideas we found in our new...
The New Bungalow KitchenThe New Bungalow Kitchen
Best Price: $18.72
A beautifully illustrated book full of good ideas for kitchen design. While the focus is on...

So... You Want To Build a HouseSo... You Want To Build a House
Best Price: $11.20
I bought this book to see what the process of building a house is all about and this book...
Branningan's Building Construction for the Fire ServiceBranningan's Building Construction for the Fire Service
Best Price: $52.50
The late Francis L. Brannigan was truly the "Dean" of the American Fire Service modern...
Home Work: Handbuilt ShelterHome Work: Handbuilt Shelter
Best Price: $14.95
Reading this made my son and me want to build, build, build. At the same time, the book achieves...
The Complete Book of Birdhouse Construction for WoodworkersThe Complete Book of Birdhouse Construction for Woodworkers
Best Price: $0.73
I gave this as a gift to my daughter. She was delighted with it so now she and I have our...
Home Work: Handbuilt ShelterHome Work: Handbuilt Shelter
Best Price: $14.95
Reading this made my son and me want to build, build, build. At the same time, the book achieves...

The Complete Book of Birdhouse Construction for WoodworkersThe Complete Book of Birdhouse Construction for Woodworkers
Best Price: $0.73
I gave this as a gift to my daughter. She was delighted with it so now she and I have our...
The Owner-Builder Book: How You Can Save More Than $100,000 in the Construction of Your Custom Home, 4th EditionThe Owner-Builder Book: How You Can Save More Than $100,000 in the Construction of Your Custom Home, 4th Edition
Best Price: $12.68
well, i've read so many how to books, i've read tips and traps, the idot's guide, and the...
Working with ConcreteWorking with Concrete
Best Price: $8.98
comprehensive book on concrete - just what I was looking for before building my own house.
Building Your Own Greenhouse (Greenhouse Basics)Building Your Own Greenhouse (Greenhouse Basics)
Best Price: $10.93
It made a giant leap into a small step: From a gardener to a greenhouse operator. Buy the...
The New Ecological Home: A Complete Guide to Green Building Options (Chelsea Green Guides for Homeowners)The New Ecological Home: A Complete Guide to Green Building Options (Chelsea Green Guides for Homeowners)
Best Price: $23.06
Having been the first of it's kind I have read, this book is well-organized and readable. It...

The Black & Decker Complete Guide: Build Your Kids a Treehouse (Black & Decker Complete Guide)The Black & Decker Complete Guide: Build Your Kids a Treehouse (Black & Decker Complete Guide)
Best Price: $12.49
Treehouses Anyone Can Build! Black & Decker Build A Treehouse! that is a basic yet complete...
Making Concrete Garden OrnamentsMaking Concrete Garden Ornaments
Best Price: $10.43
I've already made about 10 projects from this book. If you are a gardener, or like to...
Serious Straw Bale: A Home Construction Guide for All Climates (Real Goods Solar Living Book.)Serious Straw Bale: A Home Construction Guide for All Climates (Real Goods Solar Living Book.)
Best Price: $18.00
I hope to build a natural house some day and am still in the research stage, looking at various...
Building With Cob: A Step-by-step GuideBuilding With Cob: A Step-by-step Guide
Best Price: $25.59
If you are truly interested in using cob and building environmentaly friendly homes, then this...
The Complete Guide to Contracting Your HomeThe Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home
Best Price: $7.35
The first thing I looked up in this book was siding options. What can you say about a book that...

Building Green: A Complete How-To Guide to Alternative Building Methods Earth Plaster * Straw Bale * Cordwood * Cob * Living RoofsBuilding Green: A Complete How-To Guide to Alternative Building Methods Earth Plaster * Straw Bale * Cordwood * Cob * Living Roofs
Best Price: $14.98
My daughter and I purchased this wonderfully complete volume for a granddaughter who with her...
The Very Efficient Carpenter: Basic Framing for Residential Construction (For Pros By Pros)The Very Efficient Carpenter: Basic Framing for Residential Construction (For Pros By Pros)
Best Price: $13.75
I want a Larry Haun tee shirt, beer mug, calendar, tool bag and special edition saw. It is a...
New Rooms for Old Houses: Beautiful Additions for the Traditional Home (Nat Trust for Historic Preserv)New Rooms for Old Houses: Beautiful Additions for the Traditional Home (Nat Trust for Historic Preserv)
Best Price: $24.96
Any who would convert an older house to more modern living purpose will find ideas galore in NEW...
ShelterShelter
Best Price: $14.48
I saw this book at my brother's house and immediately knew I had to buy it for my husband. It...
Building An Affordable House: A Smart Guide to High-Value, Low-Cost ConstructionBuilding An Affordable House: A Smart Guide to High-Value, Low-Cost Construction
Best Price: $13.00
I came about this title from a seminar with SMA Consulting Group in Utah. Working in the...

Markup & Profit: A Contractor's GuideMarkup & Profit: A Contractor's Guide
Best Price: $20.35
This book has a world of information that is extremely helpful for any aspect of the...
Prefabulous: The House of Your Dreams Delivered Fresh from the FactoryPrefabulous: The House of Your Dreams Delivered Fresh from the Factory
Best Price: $15.61
Lots of good pictures, but VERY LITTLE indepth and/or technical info about processes and...
Making Bentwood Trellises, Arbors, Gates & Fences (Rustic Home Series)Making Bentwood Trellises, Arbors, Gates & Fences (Rustic Home Series)
Best Price: $10.50
A little disappointing. Great if you want to make most things with heart shapes in it. I didn't....
Hardwood Floors: Laying, Sanding and FinishingHardwood Floors: Laying, Sanding and Finishing
Best Price: $10.00
Overall, this book will give you the information you need to install and finish a new hardwood...
Ortho's All About Greenhouses (Ortho's All About Gardening)Ortho's All About Greenhouses (Ortho's All About Gardening)
Best Price: $6.92
This book is great for people looking to either build or purchase a greenhouse. With...

The Stonebuilder's Primer: A Step-By-Step Guide for Owner-BuildersThe Stonebuilder's Primer: A Step-By-Step Guide for Owner-Builders
Best Price: $11.17
I was very pleased with the level of detail in this book. I was specifically looking for...
Be Your Own House ContractorBe Your Own House Contractor
Best Price: $8.50
Very up-to-date publication. Author's web site provides much additional information. I plan to...
The Not So Big House Collection (Susanka)The Not So Big House Collection (Susanka)
Best Price: $21.95
This series is really targeted at people in a position to buy their own lot and build a custom...
Construction Drawings and Details for Interiors: Basic SkillsConstruction Drawings and Details for Interiors: Basic Skills
Best Price: $35.00
This book made all the difference for me in my Interior Design studies. The course that I took...
Building Stone WallsBuilding Stone Walls
Best Price: $6.00
I am planning on building a stone wall and as I know nothing about the subject I recently...

Step-by-Step Outdoor Stonework: Over Twenty Easy-to-Build Projects for Your Patio and GardenStep-by-Step Outdoor Stonework: Over Twenty Easy-to-Build Projects for Your Patio and Garden
Best Price: $10.66
This large paperback book may only be 96 pages but it is incredibly detailed and the color...
The Pipe Fitter's and Pipe Welder's Handbook Revised EditionThe Pipe Fitter's and Pipe Welder's Handbook Revised Edition
Best Price: $15.33
If you are a professional pipe fitter or plumber, home owner or handy person you must get this...
Shoji: How to Design, Build, and Install Japanese ScreensShoji: How to Design, Build, and Install Japanese Screens
Best Price: $12.20
This is an excellent guide to making japanese screens.if you are a beginer or a pro i think...
  
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