All the ins and outs of starting and running a profitable enterprise in today's construction market. Packed with fast track building code facts, tips and techniques, and quick calculations, this practical resource helps building contractors define their business requirements, select a business structure, manage jobs efficiently, locate desirable building lots, build on speculation, computerize their operations, understand financial transactions, hire top-notch employees--and avoid common pitfalls. "NEW TO THIS EDITION: " insurance, financial issues, energy requirements; computerization; more quick-reference facts and figures throughout.
Dodge Woodson tells professional home builders what to expect from plumbers, how to employ them efficiently, and how to maximize profits in the plumbing phase of their projects. Plumbing contractors will learn new strategies to streamline and expedite their jobs, allowing them to earn higher profits and save on time and material.
Add radiant floor heating to your money-making arsenal. Demand for radiant floor heating is rising fast, and Radiant Floor Heating is your ticket to cashing in on this highly profitable opportunity. Top expert R. Dodge Woodson grounds you in all aspects of specifying, designing, installing and troubleshooting today's advanced, super-efficient radiant floor heating systems. He also gives you business-building advice for selling the benefits of these systems to clients. Whether you're installing radiant floor heating in new construction or retrofitting existing structures, you get step-by-step procedures for: *Estimating heat gain and loss and laying out an effective in-floor piping diagram *Installing piping in thick and thin concrete slabs, through wooden floor joists and between layers of subflooring *Combining in-floor heating with an existing hot-water baseboard system *Establishing heat zones for more cost-efficient heating *Selecting and installing gas- and oil-fired boilers, circulating pumps and electrical controls *Deploying radiant floor heating in special-use areas like garages, spa rooms, pool rooms and greenhouses *Troubleshooting and repairing both new and existing systems *And much more!
Provides information on two plumbing codes that are used in the United States. This guide shows readers how to fix common plumbing problems. It offers worked-out examples of various types of plumbing tasks. It includes figures, formulas, and charts for water heaters, fixtures and faucets, fuel piping, storm water drainage.
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. AVOID COSTLY MISTAKES WHILE ADDING VALUE AND LIVING SPACE TO YOUR HOME! Increase the livable square footage and market value of your home—without succumbing to the budget-busting pitfalls that typically plague home improvement projects. With Tips & Traps for Remodeling Your Attic, Basement, and Garage, you'll find everything you need to see your project through—from planning and design to assembling the right team of pros. You'll also do it without the expense and hassle of an addition, by using the existing elements of your home to maximum potential. Written in clear, easy-to-understand language by a 30-year veteran of the construction and remodeling industry, Tips & Traps for Remodeling Your Attic, Basement, and Garage delivers expert guidance to help you: Choose the right existing space to remodel, based on your needs Plan and work with contractors and subcontractors Understand "hard" construction data like raising the roof, and framing floors and walls Address stairways and exterior considerations Plan for plumbing, electrical, and HVAC issues Select appropriate fixtures and finishes Packed with dozens upon dozens of informative illustrations, this indispensable resource also provides a wealth of time- and money-saving forms to make dealing with contractors and construction matters easier than ever before. Don't begin your home improvement project without it!
Whether you are a master plumber who needs a comprehensive, on-the-job manual or a homeowner tackling weekend repair jobs, this well-illustrated guide provides all the information you need to solve just about any plumbing problem quickly, effectively, and economically. Written by a licensed master plumber, it puts you on top of situations in five key areas: Code Facts; Calculations; Existing Plumbing Systems; Service and Repair Work; Gas Piping; and Radiant Heat Piping.
Tells how to create a business plan, obtain financing, establish credit and trade accounts, meet tax requirements, set prices, collect accounts, and provide customer support
Offers advice on choosing a camera and lenses, selecting and loading film, framing a shot, lighting, indoor and outdoor photography, photographing animals, special effects, and developing film
A do-it-yourselfer's guide to residential plumbing, installation, and repair--no experience required. Filled with professional secrets and tricks of the trade, this hands-on manual gives new home owners and remodelers the confidence they need to tackle major plumbing projects. Also an ideal text for plumbing apprentices and vocational school students. 200 illustrations.
Offers preparation for the two-part Professional Engineering Exam. This book and CD-ROM package comprises of exam-passing tips and techniques; sample work problems; and chapters on the exams five depth fields, and is useful for civil engineers who want to become a registered Professional Engineers (PE).
Get results almost instantly without putting pencil to paper or fiddling with a calculator. Packed with charts and tables that let you simply look up the answers you need, this handy new tool for plumbers and pipe fitters gives you a ready source of commonly used calculations, formulas, and, best of all, solutions.
Sensible Stock Photography shows anyone who can produce high-quality photos how to make money with their camera and their skill. Stock photography is not typically a big-money venue, but many photographers make a full-time income just by shooting stock photos. This informative guide to the inside secrets of stock photography will show you how to make money selling your photos without a studio or a rigid work schedule. R. Dodge Woodson is a master photographer with over 30 years of experience in the business. Here he will tell you what sells, what doesn't, and how to sell your photos.
An indispensable tool for carpenters, builders and remodelers. In addition to formulas, tables, drawings and detailed explanations, numerous tip boxes provide real-world solutions to frequent job related problems.
Discusses starting up and managing a small HVAC business, the advantages and disadvantages of working as an independent contractor, and legal and financial considerations
Provides detailed information on expanding the home by remodelling existing areas into usable living space, including adding electricity and plumbing and finishing the interior
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