Georgia Reference Books

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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.
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COST: $25.00
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Full Georgia Accessibility Code printed by the Builders License Training Institute

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Full Georgia Amendments to Building Codes printed by the Builders License Training Institute.

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COST: $5.00
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Contractors Guide to Business and Project Management by the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA).  This book is recommended by the state of Georgia as a helpful text in studying for the General Contractor License exams. This text covers business and law aspects of the state exam.  You are allowed to take this book into the exam with you.
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COST: $53.00
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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.
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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
Georgia.

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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)
This books contains minimum regulations for one- and two-family dwellings of three stories or less. It brings together all building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy and electrical provisions for one- and two-family residences.

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COST: $75.00
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International Building Code 2006 by the
International Code Council, Inc. (ICC). 
This comprehensive code book contains minimum regulations for all structures except one- and two-family dwellings of three stories or less.
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COST: $95.00
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Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 14th Edition, S. Kosmatka, B. Kerkhoff, W. Panarese

This books is a comprehensive reference on concrete technology.  This book covers fundamentals and detailed information on mixing and curing concrete.  This is the updated and expanded edition. Applicable ASTM, AASHTO, and ACI standards are referred to extensively.
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Gypsum Construction Handbook, Fifth Edition. This book is a great guide for gypsum drywall, veneer plaster, cement board and conventional plaster construction. It contains the newest developments in products and systems including time-saving, lower-cost methods of installation to simplify and speed construction.
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COST: $25.00
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Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders
by Steel Joist Institute
This technical publication contains information regarding the application and usage of steel joists and joist girders.  Proper installation and usage is important to ensure the highest level of performance and safety.
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COST: $25.00
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International Energy Conservation Code 2006
This book encourages energy conservation through efficiency in envelope design, mechanical systems, lighting systems and the use of new materials and techniques.
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COST: $28.00
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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.
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COST: $55.00
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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.
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COST: $27.00
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Placing Reinforcing Bars by the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute.  This book presents the best accepted and most current practices for placing reinforcing bars.  It is written for all levels of knowledge and experience from apprentices to inspectors. 

The book includes eighteen extensively illustrated chapters covering: materials, handling bars at the jobsite, general principles for bar placing, splicing, and tying; placing bars in footings, walls, columns, floors, roofs, pavements and highway structures; and coated reinforcing bars.
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COST: $64.00
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SDI Manual of Construction with Steel Deck. This book is a review of good practices in Steel Deck Construction. It is used by Contractors, Erectors, Architects, Engineers and Inspectors who are responsible for safe and proper field installation of steel decks.
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COST: $28.00
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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.
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COST: $15.00
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