The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction


Book Description

Written by and for contractors, this publication provides insight into proven construction practices that will produce quality concrete construction. Contents include organizing for quality, concrete mixture designs, specifications, foundations, formwork, reinforcement and embedments in structures, joints and reinforcement for slabs-on-ground, preparing for concreting, concrete placing and finishing, common field problems, and safety. The guide can be used as a training manual or as a basic reference for field and office.




Concrete Construction


Book Description

This comprehensive concrete manual has the information you need, both the tried-and-tested methods and materials, and recent innovations. It covers styrofoam forming systems, fiber reinforcing adjuncts, and architectural innovations. Forming, one of the most important elements of concrete work, gets special attention. Every chapter provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for each task, with hundreds of photographs and drawings that show exactly how the work is done.




Pipe & Excavation Contracting


Book Description

Pipeline contracting can be rewarding work -- or a profitable sideline for any excavation contractor. But not everyone who owns a backhoe is ready to start bidding water, sewer and drainage jobs. This practical manual can help you develop the skills needed to succeed as an undergroung utility contractor. -- back cover.




NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Exam Prep


Book Description

•Test Taking Techniques•Book Overviews•Highlight and Tab Instructions•Hundreds of Test Questions•Math Review•Test Scope & Approved References




2023 Virginia PSI Commercial Building Technical Contractor - Vol 2


Book Description

Volume 2 of 2 Get one step closer to becoming a Virginia Commercial Building Technical Contractor with a prep course designed by 1 Exam Prep to help you conquer the required PSI computer based examination. The course includes: Highlighting and tabbing locations for each book permitted into the exam, so you can quickly and easily reference your materials during the exam Practice questions for each book Final practice exam questions Testing techniques that are an indispensable part of these open-book exams




2023 Virginia PSI Commercial Building Technical Contractor - Vol 1


Book Description

Volume 1 of 2 Get one step closer to becoming a Virginia Commercial Building Technical Contractor with a prep course designed by 1 Exam Prep to help you conquer the required PSI computer based examination. The course includes: Highlighting and tabbing locations for each book permitted into the exam, so you can quickly and easily reference your materials during the exam Practice questions for each book Final practice exam questions Testing techniques that are an indispensable part of these open-book exams




2023 Tennessee PSI BC-A Residential Contractor Exam Prep


Book Description

Volume 2 of 2 Get one step closer to becoming a Tennessee Residential contractor with a prep course designed by 1 Exam Prep to help you conquer the required Tennessee BC-A - RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR computer based examination. Test-taking techniques and tips Highlights and tabs locations for all reference materials Practice Exams




2023 South Carolina PSI Concrete Contractor Exam Prep


Book Description

Get one step closer to becoming a South Carolina Concrete contractor with a prep course designed by 1 Exam Prep to help you conquer the required South Carolina Concrete computer based examination. The course includes: Test-taking tips and techniques Highlighting and tabbing locations for your books Practice exams with hundreds of questions There are 50 questions in this examination. You will need to answer 35 questions in order to pass. You are allowed 3 hours to complete this examination. All Concrete Contractor candidates are required to pass the Business Management and Law for Commercial Contractors Examination and the Concrete Examination