Illustrated Dictionary for Building Construction

This essential reference will help clarify the abundance of technical terms that make up the language of the building and construction trades. More than a complete dictionary, it contains extensive appendices that provide a ready-reference of conversion factors, weights, and measurements, trade-related math, and other valuable information--a useful resource to be carried everywhere. Includes 1,000 words, terms, and phrases peculiar to the building and construction trades. Appendices include conversion, architectural graphic symbols, electrical graphic symbols, abbreviations, trade-related math; weights and measures, geometric figures, excavation and foundations, concrete, masonry, carpentry and building, architectural specifications, electrical specifications, mechanical specifications, and trade organizations.