{"product_id":"rsmeans-illustrated-construction-dictionary-with-free-interactive-cd-rom-the-complete-source-of-constrcution-terms-and-concept","title":"RSMeans Illustrated Construction Dictionary, with Free Interactive CD-ROM: The Complete Source of Constrcution Terms and Concept","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook info:\u003c\/strong\u003e RSMeans Illustrated Construction Dictionary, with Free Interactive CD-ROM: The Complete Source of Constrcution Terms and Concept (Hardcover, 688 pages) – RSMeans, 2009. Language: English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n The new, updated fourth edition of RSMeans' popular construction dictionary features over 20,000 terms, phrases and abbreviations, as well as over 1,400 illustrations. \u003cp\u003eYour reliable source for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive coverage of the construction trades, practices, and equipment \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy-to-understand, illustrated definitions of building materials and methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated and expanded coverage of new trends in the industry such as building automation, green building, energy conservation and more Regional terminology and slang expressions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive reference section with plan symbols, contact listings for professional organizations, conversions and equivalents, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA free CD-ROM is included that lets you browse and search the complete print version of the dictionary, with additional expanded information and graphics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a desk or field reference, RSMeans Illustrated Construction Dictionary is invaluable for architects, contractors, and facility owners and managers, as well as insurance and real estate professionals, attorneys, and anyone else who needs to understand construction terminology. RSMeans is the leading provider of cost and reference information on facility design, construction, and management in North America.\u003c\/p\u003e  \n\n                                         Editorial Reviews                   From the Back Cover   \u003cp\u003eThe Up-to-Date, Reliable Resource for Construction Terminology . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeans Illustrated Construction Dictionary Condensed Version Second Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecognized in the industry as the best resource of its kind, this second edition has been further enhanced with updates to existing terms and the addition of hundreds of new terms and illustrations . . . in keeping with the most recent developments in the construction industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeans Illustrated Construction Dictionary provides clear, authoritative definitions — covering all the major construction specialties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the latest in construction methods, materials, and equipment, this edition includes new terminology used in construction specialties, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Green,\" or Sustainable Building\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric Preservation and Building Re-Use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnologies for cleanup of building site contaminants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e. . . with expanded terms and illustrations for wood framing, real estate and appraisal, and interior design and construction projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow with a quick-reference Spanish section — key terms in English with Spanish translations. Includes tools and equipment, materials, tasks, and more!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The best portable dictionary for office or field use — an essential tool for contractors, architects, insurance and real estate personnel, facility managers, homeowners, and anyone who needs quick, clear definitions for construction terms.\u003c\/p\u003e           About the Author   \u003cp\u003eAbout the Publisher:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1942, RSMeans, a product line of Reed Construction Data, is the construction industry's leading publisher of cost and reference books and electronic products, and foremost provider of cost-related construction and facilities seminars and consulting services in the U.S.\u003c\/p\u003e                                           ","brand":"RSMeans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46069912895722,"sku":"9780876290927","price":175.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/5301\/6298\/files\/91HUaITOaqL._SL1500.jpg?v=1781230851","url":"https:\/\/textbookme.store\/products\/rsmeans-illustrated-construction-dictionary-with-free-interactive-cd-rom-the-complete-source-of-constrcution-terms-and-concept","provider":"TextbookMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}