NASCLA Contractor's Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Oregon Construction Contractors


Book Description

Part 1 Focuses on planning and starting your business. This section will help you formulate a business plan, choose a business structure, understand licensing and insurance requirements and gain basic management and marketing skills.Part 2 Covers fundamentals you will need to know in order to operate a successful construction business. This section covers estimating, contract management, scheduling, project management, safety and environmental responsibilities and building good relationships with employees, subcontractors and customers.Part 3 Provides valuable information to assist you in running the administrative function of your business. Financial management, tax basics, and lien laws are covered. Effective management of these areas of business is vital and failure proper attention can cause serious problems.




NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Virginia Edition


Book Description

Basic information on forming your own contracting business, plus advanced information about laws, regulations and procedures in the state of Virginia. Can be used as a primary study reference for the Virginia contractor licensing exams. Contains sample contracting documents used in this state.




Birds of empire, birds of nation : a history of science, economy, and conservation in United States-Colombia relations


Book Description

This book reveals the history behind the trade of Colombian birds as a means of comprehending the scientific, economic and environmental relations between the United States and Colombia from the 1880s to the 1960s. Through the study of the feather trade, scientific expeditions, scientific communities and nature conservation, the author brings to light how international relations and national agendas shaped the study and perception of nature in both countries during those years.







Identification, Selection, and Use of Southern Plants for Landscape Design


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Highlighting more than 1,000 plants--from trees and shrubs to vines and grasses--this updated edition of Odenwald and Turners guide keeps with a traditional emphasis on the practical use of plants to solve and prevent landscape design problems.




CCTV


Book Description

The new edition of CCTV, a high-level professional reference, is expanded to cover all video compression techniques used in the ever-increasing assortment of digital video recorders (DVRs) available on the market today. In addition to demystifying DVR technology, the third edition also clarifies the technology of data networking and explains various compression techniques. Along with all this, the book retains the particulars that made the previous editions convenient and valuable, including details of CCD cameras, lenses, coaxial cables, fiber-optics, and system design. - Updated to address digital techniques, networking, and the Internet in closed-circuit television - Includes brand new sections on CCTV networking, digital video recorders (DVRs), various video compression techniques, and understanding pixels and digital image quality - Fully illustrated with dozens of photographs, tables, checklists, charts, diagrams, and instructions




Roofing Construction & Estimating


Book Description

Everything you need to know to estimate, build, and repair practically every type of roof covering: asphalt shingles, roll roofing, wood shingles & shakes, clay tile, slate, metal, built-up, and elastomeric. Shows how to measure and estimate most roofs (including estimating shortcuts discovered by the author), how to install leak-proof underlayment and flashing, and how to solve problems with insulation, vapor barriers, and waterproofing. Over 300 large, clear illustrations that help you find the answers to all your roofing questions.




NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Louisiana Master Plumbers Edition


Book Description

Part 1 focuses on business planning and start up. This section will help you formulate a business plan, choose a business structure, understand licensing and insurance requirements and gain basic management and marketing skills.Part 2 is centered on fundamentals that you will need to operate a successful construction business. This section will cover estimating, contract management, scheduling, project management, safety and environmental responsibilities and building good relationships with employees, subcontractors and customers.Part 3 gives you valuable information for running the administrative function of your business. Financial management, tax basics and lien laws are covered. Effective management of these areas of business is vital and can cause you serious problems if you do not give them the proper attention.In addition to recieving the printed publication, you will also now receive, on the inside cover of the publication, an eBook access code card with the information to view the publication online through the Pearson Learning Solutions education platform.




Conveyancing


Book Description

Conveyancingis designed for law students and new lawyers studying applied land law on the Irish Professional Practice Course. As the fourth edition is published at a time when major reform and modernisation of land law and conveyancing is proposed, the text has been fully revised and updated to include reference to proposed reforms, recently published bills and new legislation enacted. This includes new coverage on the Land Act 2005, the Title Act 2006 and the fundamental changes proposed by the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2006. In two volumes, the fourth edition also features updated sample documentation and precedents to enable students to consider the procedural aspects of conveyancing. It includes complete coverage of all the essential knowledge needed when practicing conveyancing, including the legal concept of property, and the protection, acquisition and movement of proprietary interests. The principles of conveyancing practice are clearly explained, ensuring that this is an essential text for apprentices and practitioners in this field.