West Virginia Steel Erection Contractor (2023-10-05)

Used to be Low Rise Building Systems Manual

"The NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management" is divided into three primary segments:

The first segment delves into the initiation and planning phases of your enterprise. It offers guidance on crafting a business strategy, selecting an appropriate business framework, navigating the complexities of licensing and insurance, and acquiring fundamental skills in management and marketing.

The second segment explores essential knowledge required for managing a thriving construction enterprise. It encompasses topics such as cost estimation, handling contracts, scheduling, overseeing projects, adhering to safety and environmental regulations, and fostering positive relationships with workers, subcontractors, and clients.

The third segment furnishes crucial insights for managing your business's administrative tasks. It addresses financial oversight, fundamentals of taxation, and the intricacies of lien laws. Proper management of these business aspects is critical to avoid significant issues.

Modern Welding is a comprehensive text that has long been the standard for teaching theory, fundamentals, equipment, and techniques of welding technology, with enough information to span a two-year curriculum. Covering all of the information required for complete AWS SENSE Level 1 and Level 2 certification, this text includes shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, flux cored arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, oxyfuel gas welding and cutting, various thermal cutting processes, testing and inspection, welding symbol interpretation, and print reading. The text also includes Nonstandard Terminology features, introducing students to the jargon commonly used in the welding industry to help them communicate effectively on the job. 

• Includes 30 step-by-step procedures that guide students through challenging welding-related operations
• Features a time-saving Quick Reference Table of Contents that directs students to the specific reference tables in the book
• Presents safety information in bold red type throughout the text to reinforce and highlight this critical information

This updated Technical Digest provides clear guidance on the proper handling and installation of SJI joist products to prevent damage, ensure performance, and prioritize worker safety. It covers standard products such as K-Series joists, LH/DLH-Series joists, Joist Girders, and the newer CJ-Series joists introduced in 2007. Topics include product preparation, tagging, loading, shipping, unloading, storage, erection (including bridging), and field inspections. The digest also addresses penalized erection, common field issues, and updated information on bridging (Chapter 8) and miscellaneous field topics (Chapter 9). This resource is ideal for general contractors, steel erectors, inspectors, building officials, engineers, and architects involved in overseeing joist and Joist Girder projects.

The new Third Edition of the Steel Deck Institute Manual of Construction with Steel Deck (MOC3) continues the tradition established by earlier editions to provide information necessary for the proper field usage of steel deck. This edition is reformatted for easier use with updated references, including those for the SDI QA/QC Standard for Quality Control and Quality Assurance for Installation of Steel Deck.