| This comprehensive guide provides complete coverage of every aspect of the building technologist's profession. It details design and installation procedures, describes all relevant equipment and hardware, and illustrates the preparation of working drawings and construction details that meet project specifications, code requirements, and industry standards.
The author establishes procedures for professional field inspections and equipment operations tests, provides real-world examples from both residential and non-residential construction projects, and makes specific references to code compliance throughout the text.
Building Technology incorporates changes in building codes, advances in materials and design techniques, and the emergence of computer-aided design (CAD), while retaining the logical structure and helpful special features of the first edition. More than 1100 drawings, tables, and photographs complement and illustrate discussions in the text.
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