Construction Trades

Dive into the dynamic world of construction project management with the 2024 Student Edition of "Construction Project Management 101: For Beginners & New Graduates." The essential guide to navigating the intricacies of this highly lucrative and fast-paced field is finally here! Unlock the secrets of success as a new construction project manager, gaining insights into the daily duties that shape the industry. Authored by vocational career expert and 26-year construction veteran P.D. Mason, in collaboration with the Construction Education Alliance, this edition is tailored to enhance the ...

Are you looking for that construction estimating ‘Edge’ over your competition on project bid day? Or...maybe you’re a new construction estimator ready to start your career with ‘real-world’ knowledge in your back pocket but didn’t know where to look? Stop…..look no further and keep reading! Construction Project Estimating 101 is your complete real-world hands-on “How To” guidebook that ensures your construction estimating success right from day one! Author P.D. Mason is a skilled trades professional and a 27-year construction veteran with nearly two decades, and millions ...

This book provides a concise yet thorough review of essential topics for construction trades certification exams. It is designed to supplement more detailed study materials by helping test-takers focus on core principles and identify areas requiring further study. While it covers key concepts such as construction safety, blueprint reading, building codes, plumbing systems, electrical wiring, HVAC installation, and structural framing, it does not provide comprehensive coverage of all exam topics. Instead, it serves as an efficient guide to reinforce knowledge and improve test-taking ...

AudioLearn Crash Courses Presents CAST - Complete Review for the Construction and Skilled Trades Exam. Developed by experienced professors and professionally narrated for easy listening, this course is a valuable tool when preparing for your CAST or Construction and Skilled Trades Exam. The audio is focused and high-yield, covering the most important topics you need to know to succeed on your test. The material is accurate, up-to-date, and broken down into bite-sized sections.

Are you looking for an exciting and dynamic career in the tech industry? Look no further than data centers! Data centers are the backbone of the digital age. And now, with Jumpstart Your Career in Data Centers by Carrie Goetz, you can kickstart your career in this exciting field!

Do you work in construction? Do you see the need for improvement? Do you want an easy-to-understand guide towards becoming Lean? This book is for you. You will have access to over 200 videos on the topic of Lean and Lean in construction. As a coach you can use these videos to develop yourself, and then others, towards being Lean. George Trachilis and Perry Thompson suggest that this is a starter kit for those companies wanting to be Lean Ready. The book, the online course (found at https://Lean101.ca/Lean) and the website https://LeanConstructionLeaders.com/ round out the offering of these ...

In this book, author Chris Penasa shows you how to attain consistency, profitability, and scalability in your construction or trade business. As the cofounder of the industry-leading coaching practice Small Business Growth Partners, Chris has helped develop a proven system for unlocking organizational growth. Whether you’ve been struggling with personnel issues, marketing, sales, processes, or anything in between, this book will help you transform your pain points into strengths.

The name "World Trade Center", when spoken by an American, tends to conjure up the best and worst about the nation. The idea for such a financial center was conceived of in the heady days of post-World War II prosperity, when the nation's financial prospects had never looked better and Americans were trading all over the world with both former allies and enemies.

Este libro proporciona una revisión concisa pero detallada de los temas esenciales para los exámenes de certificación en los oficios de la construcción. Está diseñado para complementar materiales de estudio más detallados, ayudando a los aspirantes a enfocarse en los principios fundamentales e identificar áreas que requieren mayor revisión. Aunque cubre conceptos clave como seguridad en la construcción, lectura de planos, códigos de construcción, sistemas de fontanería, cableado eléctrico, instalación de HVAC y técnicas de enmarcado estructural, no ofrece una cobertura ...

Getting Results through Continuous Improvement This book shares the methodology called the P4 Planning System developed by the authors. The system has four distinct steps that start with the letter P. The authors have been implementing P4 throughout the construction industry and have found that their students have also adopted it to different industries. This special, easy to understand, process combines planning and execution in such a way that the results have been coined P4 Construction Kaizen by those that have applied it. Join the movement and apply P4 to your business, regardless of ...

From mud huts to impenetrable forts to gleaming skyscrapers, construction shapes society. The Secret Surveyor takes you to the heart of the UK construction industry, looking at what it does, who it employs, the amazing things it makes, and why things often go horribly wrong. This user-friendly guide includes chapters on the numerous roles in construction, the different types of projects, and their timelines and costs. There is advice for homeowners on how to choose a good builder and not get ripped off, guidance for developers and contractors on how to deliver successful projects, and ...