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Principles & Practices of Commercial Construction 8th Edition

by Cameron K. Andres (Author), Ronald C. Smith (Author)

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This classic book provides an overview of the methods, equipment, and materials used in the construction of large commercial buildings. It makes an excellent source of general informationcomplete with diagrams, details, photographs, and worked examples of typical construction calculations such as earth moving calculation, formwork calculations, concrete pressures, and insulation values for building components. Revised content in this new 8th edition includes additional examples and homework problems for a complete review, superior illustrations, added video clips to the ancillary materials, and much, much more!

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The revision of this classic text provides a well-illustrated and logical engineering approach to the principles and building practices used in the construction of commercial buildings. Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction presents an overview of the methods, equipment, and materials used while covering each phase of the construction process in a sequential, chapter-by-chapter format. Progressing from site evaluation and layout to interior and building finishes, this edition includes detailed examples, more than 900 illustrations, and review questions throughout.

New to this edition:

Revised discussion on soil testing methods
Expanded information on the topic of volume calculations of excavations
A chapter on site services introducing flexible and rigid pavements, storm water control, and a discussion on street lighting
The chapter on structural steel frames has been reorganized to better illustrate the fabrication and erection of these frames for buildings
An introduction to the green building initiative
Numerous updated illustrations and photos to reflect current construction practices

About the Author

Cameron K. Andres graduated from the University of Manitoba (1966) with a B Sc in Civil Engineering and then worked as a structural design engineer in Western Canada for nine years (1966 to 1975).

He taught at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Calgary Alberta (1975- 2000) in the Civil Engineering Technology Program where he taught courses including strength of materials, structural design, concrete technology, and computer assisted structural analysis. During this time, he earned a degree diploma (1990) in Adult Education from the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta.

In 1978 he co-authored the textbookMasonry: Materials Design Construction, published by Reston Publishing.

He began the long association with Prentice Hall in 1986 by doing the third edition of Principles and Practices of Heavy Construction which was the precursor to Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 8^th Edition.

Cameron Andres retired from teaching in 2000 and is presently living on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pearson College Div; 8th edition (January 1, 2008)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 610 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0131599232
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0131599239
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.53 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 1.25 x 10.75 inches

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B. Darcy

Principles of Commercial Construction

Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2010

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This text-type book is a general overview and easy read on today's commercial construction practices. I found it thought provoking and a great start for someone interested in this career field. There were many examples and scenarios to provide the reader with a better understanding of the topics. I would recommend this book.

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Shelley

Excellent

Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2010

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Excellent book to use if you are studying for a licensing exam or just to expand your understanding. It contained a summary of many other books like excavation and cementing. It had a nice cross of information from all aspects of commercial construction. Highly recommended!!

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Angel Castillo

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2014

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LIKE AND RECOMMEND 100% BELIEVE THAT WAS A GOOD BUSINESS

Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2015

Excellent

Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2012

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Very informative for a class I was taking in my construction courses. Great to reference for information in the future.

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Tomas White

Excellent Reference Book

Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2008

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I bought this book for the General Contractor exam. It is also an excellent reference book for people working in the construction business.

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J. F. Mccarthy

A general description of building system components, but not a managerial guide

Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2008

The book gives narrative descriptions of the different possiblities for building componets used in commercial construction. It basically says " here are the choices." But, it does not provide the constructability, cost, and site management information necessary to evaluate which of these choices would be best for a particular project. Nor does it provide the information to best approach the execution of the project once a collection of project components is selected.

Although this is intended primarily as a technical book, a little managerial information would have been helpful to evaluate these techical components.

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Wesley A. Brown

Necessary for the Builders Exam

Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2007

This book was necessary for the WV general contractors exam. It still remains a good resource to hold on to in the future.

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