DelPico, Wayne J.
Plan Reading & Material Takeoff (Means Builder's Essentials)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780876293485
- author:
- DelPico, Wayne J.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- John Wiley & Sons
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1994
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 27.2 x 21.6 x 3 cm
- Genre:
- Civil Engineering Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Plan Reading and Material Takeoff Builder's Essentials by Wayne J. Del Pico is a comprehensive resource for residential and light commercial contractors. This book provides a complete guide to reading and interpreting building plans, as well as creating accurate takeoffs using a set of working drawings. The book covers major construction divisions such as concrete, masonry, and carpentry, with detailed illustrations and tables to illustrate plan reading and takeoff procedures. A checklist for each material division ensures that nothing is left out of the takeoff. The book also includes a complete set of residential plans from Home Planners, Inc., providing a practical tool for contractors. With over 160 illustrations, including commercial construction details, this book is an essential resource for anyone involved in the construction industry.