Plan Reading and Material Takeoff: Builder's Essentials

ate takeoffs using a complete set of residential working drawings from Home Planners, Inc., the nation's leading provider of home plans. Features a detailed material takeoff, from site work to electrical, and over 160 illustrations, including commercial construction details. A Complete Resource for Residential and Light Commercial Contractors -- based on the latest construction materials and methods. Learn how to:

- read and interpret building plans - create an accurate takeoff, using a complete set of working drawings. Each chapter covers a major construction division, such as concrete, masonry and carpentry -- and uses plans, details and tables to illustrate plan reading and takeoff procedures. A checklist for each material division helps ensure that nothing is left out of your takeoff.

Includes a complete set of residential plans from Home Planners, Inc., the nation's leading provider of home plans. With a detailed material takeoff, from site work to electrical.

With over 160 illustrations, including commercial construction details.