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Developed by
Delmar Cengage Learning
and the Home Builders Institute


The Workforce Development
Arm of the National
Association of Home Builders



 
 

For Carpentry, we have developed a comprehensive set of training materials that help users learn the work skills, functions, activities, and specialties included in the Residential Carpenter Skill Standards developed by NAHB industry leaders. The book, multimedia, and instructor's resources provide any training or educational setting with an integrated teaching solution.

Carpentry: Residential Construction Academy
by Floyd Vogt
Order # 1-4018-1343-7
List $60.95 

  

Carpentry introduces users to skills and information required to work professionally on any job site. Based on nationally recognized standards set by the construction industry, this book is organized into four sections: "Tools and Materials", "Rough Carpentry", "Exterior Finish", and "Interior Finish". Extensively illustrated and succinctly written, nearly every chapter contains special "Procedure" sections that combine precise, step-by-step instructions with helpful drawings, making it easy to master tasks. Safety is emphasized and safety cautions are highlighted throughout. Definitions of industry terms at the start of each chapter are also included to help facilitate learning.

Book Features Include:
- Full-color photos, drawings and top-quality illustrations capture attention and bring key topics to life - Hands-on "Procedures" at the ends of chapters make it easy to review skills and techniques
- "From Experience" boxes highlight proven methods used by carpentry pros
- "Cautions" warn beginners about potential safety hazards and teach them how to avoid injury
- Proven-effective learning aids include chapter overviews, performance-based objectives, review questions, and more

Sample Chapters
-Preface and Table of Contents
-Chapter 3

Instructor Materials

Instructor's Resource Guide - Order # 1-4018-1344-5

Instructor's Resource Guide is a printed guide that includes answers to review questions, lecture outlines, and lab exercises.

e.resource - Order # 1-4018-1345-3

Delmar Cengage Learning's e.resource to accompany Carpentry is a complete guide to classroom management. The CD-ROM contains lecture outlines, notes to instructors, computerized testbank, PowerPointâ„¢ presentations, image library from the book, answers for review questions, and a correlation between the book and the Skill Standards.

Call 800-347-7707 to order Instructor's Materials. These materials can not be purchased online.

Multimedia

Video Series - Complete Set of 8 Tapes - Order # 1-4018-1346-1

Tape 1: Building Layout - Order # 1-4018-1347-X
Tape 2: Form & Concrete Placement - Order # 1-4018-1348-8
Tape 3: Sub Flooring & Wood Bearing Walls - Order # 1-4018-1349-6
Tape 4: Truss Installation - Order # 1-4018-1350-X
Tape 5: Window & Door Installation - Order # 1-4018-1351-8
Tape 6: Interior Partition Framing - Order # 1-4018-1352-6
Tape 7: Interior Trim - Order # 1-4018-1353-4
Tape 8: Stair Construction - Order # 1-4018-1354-2
Set 1 (Tapes 1-4) - Order # 1-4018-3587-2
Set 2 (Tapes 5-8) - Order # 1-4018-3588-0

CD-ROM Courseware - Complete Set of 2 CD-ROMs - Order #1-4018-3591-0
Set 1 on CD-ROM - Order #1-4018-3594-5
Set 2 on CD-ROM - Order #1-4018-3595-3

Instructor's Guide for Videos/CD-ROMs - Order # 1-4018-3584-8

Complete Set of 8 videos, List/$1,065.95
Set of 4 Videos on 1 CD-ROM, List/$721.95
Individual Tapes, List/$239.95

Call 800-645-3565 to find out more our 15-Day Preview Program for Videos and CD-ROMs, and to request this multimedia be sent to you for review!