Commercial Building Construction (PB)

Preface<br/>CHAPTER 1 Plans, Specifications, and Construction Management<br/>   Introduction<br/>   Commercial Construction Documents<br/>   The Architect and Structural Engineer<br/>   Analyzing a Set of Commercial Construction Documents<br/>   Components on a Set of Commercial Architectural Plans<br/>   Pictorial Drawings<br/>   Drawing Revisions<br/>   General Construction Specifications<br/>   Specifications for Commercial Construction<br/>   Building Information Modeling<br/>CHAPTER 2 Sustainable Technology<br/>   Introduction to Sustainable Technology<br/>   Sustainable Technology Supports a Healthy Architectural Environment<br/>   International Energy Conservation Code<br/>   Energy-Efficient Construction Programs<br/>   Net-Zero Energy or Net Metering<br/>   Solar Energy Design<br/>   Geothermal Systems<br/>   Wind Energy<br/>   Hydroelectric Power<br/>   Biopower<br/>   Sustainable Development and Green Building on Brownfield Sites<br/>CHAPTER 3 Construction Site and Excavation<br/>   Introduction<br/>   Site Orientation<br/>   Wind Orientation<br/>   Sound Orientation<br/>   Topography<br/>   Land Clearing<br/>   Introduction to Basic Surveying<br/>   Construction Surveying<br/>   Measuring Horizontal Distances<br/>   Measuring Vertical Distances<br/>   Site Survey<br/>   Grading Plan<br/>   Corner Staking, Excavation Layout, and Footing Excavation<br/>   Environmental Protection<br/>   Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control<br/>CHAPTER 4 Concrete Construction and Foundation Systems<br/>   Introduction<br/>   Concrete Construction<br/>   Foundation Systems<br/>   Concrete Construction Practices<br/>   Crawl Space Foundation<br/>   Concrete Slab Foundation<br/>   Concrete Wall Foundations<br/>   Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF)<br/>   Pier Foundation<br/>   Shotcrete<br/>   Piling Foundations<br/>CHAPTER 5 Masonry Construction<br/>   Introduction<br/>   Common Masonry Construction Materials<br/>   Concrete Block Construction<br/>   Common Masonry Wall Construction Practices<br/>   Other Masonry-Related Construction Materials<br/>CHAPTER 6 Steel Construction<br/>   Introduction<br/>   Prefabricated Steel Structures<br/>   Steel-Framed Structures<br/>   Common Connection Methods<br/>   Fabrication Methods<br/>   Lightweight Steel-Frame Construction<br/>CHAPTER 7 Roof Construction and Materials<br/>   Introduction<br/>   Roof Plans and Details<br/>   Roof Trusses<br/>   Panelized Commercial Roof Construction<br/>   Commercial Roofing Materials<br/>   Metal Roofing<br/>   Spray Polyurethane Foam Roofing<br/>   Built-Up Roofing<br/>CHAPTER 8 Wood Construction<br/>   Introduction<br/>   Light Wood Framing Materials<br/>   Nailed Connections<br/>   Platform and Balloon Framing<br/>   Floor Framing Systems<br/>   Introduction to Light Wood Wall Framing<br/>   Wall Framing Systems<br/>   Wood Framing Materials<br/>   Framing Corners<br/>   Framing Intersecting Partitions<br/>   Framing Shear Walls<br/>   Fire and Sound Walls<br/>   Energy-Efficient Wall Framing Methods<br/>   Introduction to Light Wood Roof Framing<br/>   Roof Styles<br/>   Roof Framing Materials and Terminology<br/>   Framing with Roof Trusses<br/>   Timber Construction<br/>   Timber-Frame Construction<br/>   Timber-Frame Roof Construction<br/>   Mass Timber Construction<br/>CHAPTER 9 Doors, Windows, and Installations<br/>   Introduction<br/>   Commercial Doors<br/>   Pre-Hung Doors<br/>   Glass Sliding Doors<br/>   Commercial Windows<br/>   Thermochromic Glass<br/>   Electrochromic Glass<br/>   National Fenestration Rating Council<br/>   Window Types and Styles<br/>   Skylights and Sloped Glazing<br/>   Door and Window Schedules<br/>   Window Wall Systems<br/>CHAPTER 10 Insulation and Barriers, and Indoor Air Quality and Safety<br/>   Introduction<br/>   Insulation<br/>   Vapor Barrier<br/>   Radiant Barriers<br/>   Caulking<br/>   Sources of Pollutants<br/>   Heat Recovery and Ventilation<br/>   Exhaust Systems<br/>   Cleaning the Air<br/>   Sealing Off the Garage<br/>CHAPTER 11 Stair Construction<br/>   Introduction<br/>   Types of Stairs<br/>   Stair Floor Plan Representations<br/>   Basic Stair Characteristics<br/>CHAPTER 12 Finish Work and Materials<br/>   Introduction<br/>   Drywall Installation and Finish<br/>   Millwork<br/>   Types of Millwork<br/>   Cabinets<br/>   Appliances and Fixtures<br/>   Reading Cabinet Elevations<br/>   Surface Finishes<br/>   Underlayment<br/>   Exterior Siding<br/>CHAPTER 13 Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Systems<br/>   Introduction<br/>   Introduction to Mechanical Systems<br/>   Hot Water Heating Systems<br/>   Heat Pump Systems<br/>   Zone Control Systems<br/>   Radiant Heat<br/>   Thermostats<br/>   Introduction to Plumbing Systems<br/>   Sizing of Plumbing Pipe<br/>   Water Systems<br/>   Drainage and Vent Systems<br/>   Plumbing Placement<br/>   Plumbing Schedules<br/>   Fire Sprinkler Systems<br/>   Sewage Disposal<br/>   Metric Values in Plumbing<br/>   Introduction to Electrical Systems<br/>   Reading Electrical Symbols<br/>   Automation<br/>   Electrical Schedules<br/>   Wind Power Electricity Generation<br/>   Photovoltaic Modules<br/>   Metric Values in Electrical Installations<br/>GLOSSARY<br/>INDEX<br/>