Alabama Reference Books

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Business and Project Management for Home BuildersBusiness and Project Management for Home Builders by the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA).  Recommended by the state of Alabama as a helpful text in studying for the Home Building License exams. This text covers business aspects of the state exam.  INCLUDED IN BOOK PACKAGE #2 COST: $58.00
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Carpentry and Building Construction By Mark D. Feirer and John L. FeirerCarpentry and Building Construction
by Mark D. Feirer & John L. Feirer
Recommended for all states as a helpful text in studying for any of the trades exams.  This text covers all of the trades you will be tested on, and is allowed to be taken into the test with you in Alabama. INCLUDED IN BOOK PACKAGE #2		 COST:$75.00
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Graphic Guide to Framing Construction by Rob ThallonGraphic Guide to Framing Construction
by Rob Thallon. 
This is a book of illustrations and procedures for frame construction, and contains over 450 detailed pictures for builders and designers. This book is highly recommended for builders and designers who work well with visuals. 		COST: $32.00
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International Residential Code 2006
by the International Code Council, Inc. (ICC)
Recommended for the state of Alabama, the 2006 edition of the International Residential Code for one- and two-family dwellings is the code book in which the Alabama Home Building and General Contracting license exam is based.
INCLUDED IN BOOK PACKAGE #2		 COST: $75.00
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29 CFR Part 1926 - Builders Technical Supplement

29 CFR Part 1926 - Code of Federal Regulations.
 This is a compilation of safety requirements for construction projects. This text is recommended when studying for Georgia exams.  You  are allowed to take it into the exams with you.  INCLUDED IN BOOK PACKAGE #2

 COST: $35.00
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  Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction by the American Concrete Institution.  Leads students through steps involved in concrete projects, including organization, mix designs, foundations, formwork and reinforcement.  You are allowed to take this book into the test with you. 
INCLUDED IN BOOK PACKAGE #2		 COST: $58.00
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Modern Masonry

This books provides a thorough understanding of safe methods of laying brick, block, and stone. The illustrations throughout this text are clear, concise and easy to comprehend.  All of the  important aspects of of masonry are provided, including tools and safety aspects.  INCLUDED IN BOOK PACKAGE #2		 COST: $65.00
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Pipe & Excavation Contracting
by Dave Roberts
This practical manual can help you develop the skills needed to succeed as an underground utility contractor. Pipe and Excavation Contracting is filled with drawings, pictures, charts, checklists and examples.  This book can help build a career as a successful pipeline contractor.
INCLUDED IN BOOK PACKAGE #2		 COST: $27.00
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Guide to Good Practices for Handling, Installing and Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses (BCSI 1-03). This book is the truss industry's new and improved guide for jobsite safety and truss performance.  It replaces BCSI 1-03 and includes the most current information regarding the handling, installation, restraining and bracing of metal plate connected wood trusses. INCLUDED IN BOOK PACKAGE #2 COST: $15.00
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Construction Math Course FREE With Any Order!  3-Hour Construction Math Tutorial $19
  (This Tutorial is FREE with every purchase.)
  Produced by Builders License Training Institute, our
  Construction Math course is fully narrated and easy to
  understand!  Just follow along with Josh Francis as he
  demonstrates over 40 construction math situations that
  builders are faced with daily.

COST: $19.00
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