TY - BOOK AU - Anglin,Gary J. TI - Introduction to estimating, plan reading and construction techniques SN - 9780367209032 AV - TH435 .A57 2020 U1 - 690 23 PY - 2020/// CY - Abingdon, Oxon PB - Routledge KW - Building KW - Estimates KW - Architectural drawing N1 - Includes index.; Plans and specifications -- Estimating -- Concrete -- Masonry -- Steel -- Carpentry -- Thermal and moisture protection -- Door and window openings -- Finishes -- Specialties -- Construction documents -- Ethics N2 - "This book is designed to teach the construction student plan reading, construction techniques and estimating. Using hundreds of plans, sketches and photos, the book builds case studies of the major construction divisions including concrete, masonry, carpentry, steel and more. Over forty cases are divided into sections following a specially designed format which helps foster confidence in plan reading, building methods, arithmetic, take offs and estimates. This textbook can be used to teach a variety of classes including: plan reading, construction techniques, and estimating 1 and 2 (takeoffs and pricing)"-- ER -