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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 Plumbing, we have developed a comprehensive set of training materials that help users learn the work skills, functions, activities, and specialties included in the Residential Plumbing 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.

Residential Construction Academy: Plumbing
by Michael Joyce
Order # 1-4018-4891-5
List $60.95

Available Now!

Written in partnership with the Home Builders Institute, and endorsed by NAHB, Residential Construction Academy Plumbing provides a step-by-step approach to residential plumbing installations. Focusing on the new residential construction industry, the author thoroughly explains the process of installing residential plumbing systems by exploring topics such as tools of the trade and proper safety measures and by offering various tips to increase productivity on-the-job. Logically organized to build a foundation of knowledge, the text progresses from the installation of common fixtures to troubleshooting techniques that will aid apprentice and plumber alike. An emphasis on creative layout and the importance of understanding code variations fosters an understanding of plumbing system installation that is based on typical situations as well as unique jobsite conditions.

Book Features Include:
- safety and productivity on the jobsite is emphasized throughout
- content examines variations in building designs to focus readers on the design intent
- step-by-step “Procedures” for key areas of construction make it easy to understand and apply techniques
- up-to-date coverage includes the rough-in phase of water and drainage waste and vent (DWV) systems
- full-color quality photographs bring the product and code lessons to life

Instructor Materials

Instructor Resource Guide - Order # 1-4018-4892-3

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

e.resource - Order # 1-4018-4900-8

Delmar Cengage Learning's e.resource to accompany Plumbing is a complete guide to classroom management. The CD-ROM contains lecture outlines, notes to instructors, computerized testbank, PowerPoint™ 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 4 Tapes - Order # 1-4018-4893-1

Video #1: Personal Safety & Power Tools, Order # 1-4018-4894-X
Video #2: Working with Copper, Order # 1-4018-4895-8
Video #3: Working with Plastic Pipe, Order # 1-4018-4896-6
Video #4: Installing Toilets, Faucets & Tubs, Order # 1-4018-4898-2

CD-ROM Courseware - Complete set of all 4 videos on CD-ROM, Order # 1-4018-4899-0

Complete Set of all 4 Videos or 1 CD-ROM - List/$721.95
Individual Videos - 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!