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Do you need a convenient resource for determining which building codes local municipalities follow? If so, just click here to download a file outlining the residential building codes used by municipalities in Jefferson and Shelby Counties.
Land Development, 10th Edition
Land developers know that success hinges on knowledge, planning, and experience. Whether you are new to the field or are looking to brush up your knowledge, Land Development is your comprehensive resource to this demanding and exciting industry. Packed with photos, illustrations, checklists, and practical guidance, the 10th edition is an indispensable reference for any developer or builder wanting to understand the essentials of residential land development.
You will acquire extensive knowledge of the interrelated factors that contribute to a successful land development project, including:
- Market analysis
- Financing strategies
- Site selection and analysis
- Master plan conceptualization
- Environmental regulations
- Site engineering and storm water management
- Design of neighborhoods and streets
- Innovations in housing types
The 10th edition of Land Development provides you with the latest details concerning major environmental regulations that affect land development, emerging demographics for targeted marketing, and new innovations in housing types. With land becoming an ever more precious resource in the midst of unprecedented population growth, the reliable information in Land Development will give you the edge that seasoned professionals use to acquire the most desirable tracts of land.
Clearly written and logically organized, this classic text is used extensively in land development college curricula. This new edition also includes eight pages of full-color photographs of the nation's leading developments.
"I recently read Land Development. It was exactly what I was looking for - a readable, comprehensive introduction to the development process." - Greg Sundt, Manager, Installed Services Guardian Building Products, Greer, South Carolina
National Green Building Standard
The National Green Building standard™, recently approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
A collaborative effort between the ICC and NAHB, the Standard provides the “green” practices that can be incorporated into new homes, including high-rise multifamily buildings, home remodeling and additions, hotels and motels, and the site upon which the green homes are located.
The green practices include:
- lot design, preparation and development
- resource, energy, and water efficiency
- indoor environmental quality
- operation, maintenance, and building owner education
The four threshold levels, Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Emerald provide builders with a means to achieve basic, entry-level green building, or achieve the highest level of sustainable “green” building that incorporates energy savings of 60 percent or higher. The Standard can be used by any builder for their individual projects, or be the basis for a local community or state green building program. Membership
**The Standard is the first residential green building rating system to have undergone the full consensus process and to be submitted to the American National Standards Institute for approval.**
Published by NAHB, www.HousingEconomics.com provides the latest housing forecasts, market trends, in-depth economic analysis, and archival data relating to the housing industry.
Basic Construction Management: The Superintendent’s Job, Fifth Edition by: Leon Rogers
About This Book:
Just Released!
Learn essentials of managing projects well and within budget, from scheduling and jobsite safety to quality and customer service in this long-anticipated revision of Basic Construction Management.
Leon Rogers, an experienced builder, author, and educator, offers proven practices for
- recruiting and keeping the best trade contractors
- scheduling that makes sense
- developing and implementing quality practices
This book guides you step-by-step from construction planning through warranty work, blending proven practices with the experiences of builders in the field. It offers a roadmap to excellence for new construction superintendents and for veterans who want to brush up their skills for managing people and projects.
A companion Web page includes updated quality checklists and other customizable tools to help you manage your construction projects.
"This book is a must-read for anyone considering a career in construction supervision. I have not seen a better training guide in my 20 years in homebuilding."
—Ken Condit
Construction Training Manager
"This book is an essential tool for new superintendents and can help experienced superintendents polish their skills. By using the principles in Basic Construction Management, you will build higher quality projects more efficiently and safely."
—Jay Christofferson
Chair, Brigham Young University construction management program
