LSC-North Harris Library Research Guides: Construction and Building: Books and eBooks

Books and eBooks

LSC-North Harris Library has a large collection of print books and eBooks on construction topics. You can checkout print books with your LSC Student ID at the library. To view eBooks, you will need to enter your 14-digit library barcode on the back of your Student ID. Don't have a barcode? You can get one by completing this form.

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Over 100,000 ebook titles covering a full range of academic topics. General reference works are also included.
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Use the library catalog to search for print books not only at LSC-North Harris, but also all Lone Star College, Harris County Public, and Montgomery Public Libraries. Most books from other libraries can be placed "on hold" - sending them to our library where you ca then check them out. Click here for construction and building books available at LSC-North Harris Library.

Suggested Books

To access these eBooks, you will need to enter the Library Barcode found on the back of your Student ID. Don't have one? You can get one by completing this form.

Building Codes Illustrated : A Guide to Understanding the 2018 International Building Code
Uniquely marrying the graphic skills of bestselling author Francis D.K Ching with the code expertise of Steven Winkel, FAIA, the new sixth edition of Building Codes Illustrated is a clear, concise, and easy-to-use visual guide to the International Building Code (IBC) for 2018.
Building Openings Construction Manual : Windows, Vents, Exterior Doors
This manual opens with historic developments, provides solid facts on standards and safety features. It covers materials, components, construction types and specifics of structural connections, including solutions on how to deal with existing older windows and issues of ventilation, the use of solar energy and ecological sustainability.
Careers in Architecture and Construction
Architecture and construction are among the fastest-growing job sectors in the United States. Comments from people in the industry, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at architecture and construction jobs ranging from electricians to landscape architects to surveyors.
The Codes Guidebook for Interiors
This guide features jargon-free explanations of all the codes and standards that are relevant to designers and architects, including performance codes, building and finish standards, energy codes, and ADA standards. In addition, the dozens of examples and a greatly enhanced with a set of illustrations, including floor plans, that clearly show how codes apply to real-world project.
Concrete Construction Manual
Overview of construction with concrete.
Manual of Multistorey Timber Construction
The Manual provides architects, engineers and wood specialists with the essential expertise on the new systematics and construction methodology, from the design to prefabrication to the implementation on site.
Modern Construction Handbook
A systematic approach with chapters on materials, walls, roofs, construction and environment offers clear and efficient orientation. Digital fabrication techniques are included as well (complementing traditional production processes) and presented in an instructional book for the first time.

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