Describes the process of construction, step-by-step, from clearing the site to cleaning up the finished building.

"There's lots of noise and excitement involved in building a library! Preschoolers will clamor to take a close look. Award-winning duo Sally Sutton and Brian Lovelock are back with another rhythmic read-aloud full of bustling illustrations and sound words that beg kids to join in. Thonk! Clonk! Clap! The team behind Roadwork and Demolition returns to the construction site, where big machines and busy workers dig, hoist, and hammer away."-- Provided...

During a busy day at the construction site, the workers use a variety of machines to knock down a building and begin constructing a new one.

"What once was a vacant lot, watch as truck by truck, a towering skyscraper is built"-- Provided by publisher.

"Introduces young readers to basic construction concepts through the eyes of five friends keen on building a doghouse for their pet pooch, Max. To find out more about the task, Yulee, Martin, Nick, Sally and Pedro head to the library, where they learn about foundations, beams, frames and other building fundamentals."--Amazon.com.

Building Construction Materials and Techniques follows a unique approach to the subject by including both materials and construction techniques in a combined text as per the latest trends in university curriculums. It also caters to the needs of the universities where these subjects are offered across two semesters as well. Of the 32 chapters in this book, 13 are dedicated to building construction materials while the remaining 19 focus on conventional...

Describes, in text and illustrations, the technological challenges involved in the design and construction of skyscrapers, oil rigs, nuclear reactors, and other complicated structures.

"Simple text and full-color photographs describe a construction worker's tools, workplace, and role in the community"-- Provided by publisher.

Many buildings are just four walls and a roof. But some buildings are engineering wonders and are extraordinary to behold. Put on your hard hat and go behind the scenes to find out how and why some of the world's most famous buildings were built. Explore the design, construction, and engineering processes that went into creating some of these marvelous buildings. Extraordinary Buildings will leave you with a better understanding and a greater appreciation...

The DCD Guide to Construction Costs is a practical resource for all your construction estimating needs. Whether the job is for general construction, remodeling, building maintenance, or repair, the DCD Guide to Construction Costs provides the most accurate and up-to-date data for material and installation costs, labor and equipment rates, and even adjusted allowances for overhead and profit. The DCD Guide to Construction Costs also breaks down all...