Quick Reference Guide

Construction Management & Technology

INDEXES

APPLIED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INDEX  (1958 – present).  Lists periodical articles in the fields of computer technology, construction industry, energy resources and engineering.

BUSINESS PERIODICALS INDEX  (1958 – present).  An index to business periodicals which include coverage of occupational safety, construction, banking, real estate, taxation, and utilities.

DATABASES

BUSINESS & COMPANY RESOURCE CENTER  This is a database index that contains company and industry information and periodical articles, including all aspects of the construction industry.

PERIODICALS

ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST (2000 – present).  Profiles current projects and ideas in interior design.  Includes both contemporary and period work.

ARCHITECTURAL RECORD (1960 – 1970, 1985 - present).  Design ideas and trends, business and professional strategies, computer-aided design, building technology and product reviews. 

CUSTOM HOME  formerly CUSTOM BUILDER  (1987 – present).  Covers innovations in building techniques, practices and products.

FINE HOMEBUILDING  (1984 – present).  Provides professional-level information on residential building and remodeling with in-depth technique articles. 

JOURNAL OF LIGHT CONSTRUCTION  (2001 – present).  Provides practical information on building technology and business management for residential and light-commercial building contractors.

REFERENCE & RESOURCE BOOKS

ADA Handbook  Ref.  KF 3469 .W55 1993.  Implementation of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 with regard to employment and construction issues.

American Electrician’s Handbook  Ref.TK151 .C8 1996.  A compilation of data and information on various types of equipment and conductors.

Architectural Building Codes: a Graphic Reference.  KF5701 .S38 1997.  From theoretical to practical, a resource for designers, builders and building owners.

Architectural Graphic Standards.  Ref. TH2031 .R35 1994.  Catalog of building materials, components, equipment, systems, details, charts, graphs, tables and odds and ends used by architects.

Basic Engineering Calculations for Contractors.  TH4812 .D6597 1997.  Technical aspects of residential construction for the general contractor as well as the engineer and architect.

Building Construction Cost Data 2000.  Ref.TH435.B84 2000. 

Concrete Masonry Handbook for Architects, Engineers, Builders.  Ref. TH1461 .P34 1991. Current practice in concrete masonry technology including standards and specifications.

Construction Safety Handbook  Ref. TH 443 .M57 1996.  A practical guide to OSHA compliance and injury prevention.

Dictionary of Architecture and Construction  Ref. NA31 .H32 1993.  Definitions of traditional building materials and uses; descriptions of building systems.

General Construction Estimating Standards: the Richardson Rapid System.  Ref. TH435 .G46 1998 (3 vols.)  Covers sitework, piling, concrete, masonry, metals, carpentry, finishes,mechanical and electrical standards.

Illustrated Dictoinary of Building Terms.  Ref. RH9. P45 1997.  Covers a wide variety of product, material and technique terms.

Time-Saver Standards for Architectural Design Data  Ref. TH151 .T55 1997.  Architectural fundamentals for all who design, construct, and maintain buildings.

INTERNET RESOURCES

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design. Requirements for the design and alteration of public and commercial buildings.

The Blue Book of Building and Construction.  A source of regional, categorized construction information.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration.  Includes links to federal law compliance assistance, rules and regulations, health and safety topics, and statistics.

National Fire Protection Association.