Up-to-Date Details on Construction Materials and Equipment

A thoroughly revised, all-inclusive compendium, Construction Databook, Second Edition contains hundreds of tables, specifications, charts, and illustrations covering all of the materials and equipment most frequently used at a typical job site. You’ll find easy-to-access, practical information on application, selection, dimensions, and installation of all construction components. New details on sustainable materials and energy-saving options are also included. Ideal for both commercial and residential projects, this one-stop resource will help you run any construction job more efficiently and economically.

COVERAGE INCLUDES:

• Soils, site utilities, and sitework equipment
• Substructures
• The building envelope
• Carpentry, framing, drywall, and engineered wood projects
• Fireproofing and soundproofing
• Interior finishes--millwork, laminates, paint, and wall coverings
• Doors and windows
• Plumbing
• Mechanical systems and equipment
• Electrical
• Useful tables, charts, and formulas