* Compiles all the rules of thumb and referenced facts to provide a convenient, one-stop resource for builders and architects* Updated to include new cost information and coverage of the latest International Building and NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) Codes* Hundreds of diagrams, charts, tables, checklists, details, and other design data for building materials, components, and assemblies* Structured to follow typical job progression, this resource covers initial planning and estimating through design and construction