Mechanical Work (Statewide) (2020-09-23)

Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning is the HVACR standard for a new generation of learner. It correlates to HVAC Excellence and PAHRA accreditation requirements to ensure complete coverage that prepares students for career success. This edition has an improved instructional design, improved assessments, enhanced content on fundamentals, such as electrical theory and troubleshooting, and new digital assets that help students master knowledge, hands-on applications, and diagnostic skills. The revision also helps prepare students for employment and careers with new lab activities and features. Prepare your students for careers with new learning materials based upon the original HVACR industry standard.
Follow-the-Heat™ Animations provide 63 short animations that introduce foundational concepts using simple, easily understood graphics and narrations.
Troubleshooting Activities create an interactive experience designed to develop and promote troubleshooting techniques and logical diagnostic skills.
New chapter on Electrical Troubleshooting, and expanded electrical coverage in the text and lab manual provide excellent coverage of essential information.
Soft Skills for HVACR features emphasize the importance of workplace skills.
Service Call Troubleshooting features present on-the-job service call situations.
Full-color Lab Manual includes 35 new lab activities – including activities focusing on basic electrical skills and sheet metal construction.

A comprehensive textbook, initially published in the 1930's, on the fundamentals of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC). The audience is broad and has historically included students, HVAC system designers, installing contractors, architects, system operators, and service technicians.(1996)

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For the most current mechanical codes that address the design and installation of the most current mechanical systems, use the 2012 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE SOFTBOUND VERSION. Designed to provide comprehensive regulations for mechanical systems and equipment, it includes coverage of HVAC, exhaust systems, chimneys and vents, ducts, appliances, boilers, water heaters, refrigerators, hydronic piping, and solar systems. This valuable reference uses prescriptive- and performance- related provisions to establish minimum regulations for a variety of systems.

Managing the Construction Process: Estimating, Scheduling, and Project Control, Fourth Edition, covers all areas of the Construction Management industry—with a balanced focus on both theory and practicality. Helping students gain a working knowledge of the whole Building Industry, this text provides the technical skills required to manage a construction project from conception through occupancy. Emphasizing current industry practices, it makes a useful reference for the construction professional.

This completely-revised edition brings this comprehensive manual fully up-to-date with all the latest plumbing codes. It is the journeyman's and apprentice's guide to installing plumbing, piping, and fixtures in residential and light commercial buildings: how to select the right materials, lay out the job and do professional-quality plumbing work, use essential tools and materials, make repairs, maintain plumbing systems, install fixtures, and add to existing systems. Includes hundreds of large, clear illustrations that show you what is required in isometrics, venting, traps, floor plans and layouts, DWV, septic tanks and drainfields, water supply, valves and faucets, hot water systems, roughing-in, maintenance, repairs, gas installation and swimming pools. Extensive study questions at the end of each chapter, and a section with all the correct answers.

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Thoroughly revised to cover the latest technologies and standards, this practical resource provides all of the information necessary to efficiently execute every phase of any construction job. The book features complete details on estimating, purchasing, contract administration, team management, quality control and assurance, and other topics essential to completing a project on time and within budget. Project Management in Construction, Seventh Edition, covers new OSHA regulations and new contract formats that emphasize collaboration and teamwork. BIM and green buildings, topics of importance to all of today’s project managers, are explained.

Solar Water Heating Systems: Fundamentals and Installation may be used in preparation for the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Solar Heating Installer Certification or other solar water heating system installer exams. The textbook was developed in conjunction with the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry. It covers residential and light commercial solar water heating systems for domestic hot water and swimming pool applications. Topics include solar fundamentals, site assessment, system design and sizing, the installation and service of system components, startup and maintenance, and worker safety.