This professional's guide focuses on innovative building materials, describing the best ways for contractors and subs to put these products to use to outperform competitors. From environmentally friendly engineered lumber to energy saving concrete/masonry homebuilding systems, this unique book addresses the latest technologies and provides field-tested advice on tools and techniques. A volume in the "Builder's Guide Series".

This guide for builders focuses on flooring installation and its role in homebuilding projects. Case studies and inside tips cover floors of hardwood, tile, carpet and others for residential contractors and remodellers. Estimation advice is included.

Written expressly for contractors and subcontractors, this easy-to-use reference in McGraw-Hill's popular Builder's Guide series gives you all the information you need to handle every aspect of landscaping professionally and economically.

The "Builder's Guide to Landscaping" features well-illustrated up-to-date, "best practice" methods for both traditional and innovative landscaping. You get complete, well-illustrated coverage of: Land clearing, Irrigation, Drainage, Customizing sites, Scheduling, Decks, patios, sidewalks, Energy efficiency, Equipment operation, Retaining walls, Greenhouse...

This volume contains ideas for the builder to improve his bottom line with cosmetic ideas for large and small jobs, such as changing appliances faceplates, adding windows to brighten rooms, refinishing (instead of replacing) vanities and bathtubs, refacing cabinets, and building in shelves. When structural remodelling is too expensive, remodellers can avoid losing a sale with cosmetic remodelling projects.