Based on national standards set by the residential construction industry, the Residential Construction Academy Series is the result of a partnership between Home Builders Institute and Delmar Cengage Learning. This series is the perfect way to guide learners to development of essential workplace skills, in the areas of carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, facilities maintenance and masonry. The goal is a skilled, knowledgeable workforce able to meet the needs of the industry today and into the future.