Brief description: A unique collection of industry standards that define quality in residential and light commercial building construction. Assembled by a team of leading residential and light commercial contractors, engineers, architects, building code experts, and professional analysts of construction defects and failures, the book provides up-to-date, one-stop access to installation standards from leading authorities. It includes standards from leading organizations, recommendations from trade and product manufacturer associations, and guidance from other recognized experts, as well as building code excerpts from the latest edition of the International Building Code and International Residential Code. The new third edition is fully updated and includes new coverage on standards for seismic design, green building, and hurricane- and mold-resistant construction, with handy icons for quick reference. This one-of-a-kind resource enables contractors and others to: Protect themselves against defect claims Substantiate their own claim of inferior workmanship Set a standard for subcontractors and employees Quickly resolve disputes Answer client questions with an authoritative reference Easily find applicable building code information Key market and selling points: Market: Contractors, architects, owners, engineers, facility managers, building officials, home inspectors, insurers. The book, in its first and second editions, has been a successful seller at Home Depot since 1998. Key Features: The authoritative reference covers every aspect of building construction, organized by CSI MasterFormat division. Each chapter provides complete coverage of the most common construction defects and problem areas to watch out for, updated industry standards (recommendations, requirements, and tolerances from professional associations, product manufacturers' institutes, and respected published references), applicable building codes, and practical observations from the editors, based on their own in-depth knowledge and experience. . Related Reference Books: Interior and Exterior Home Improvement Costs Residential Cost Data Light Commercial Cost Data Means Illustrated Construction Dictionary