Prices: Construction Books

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  A Guide to Equity Index Construction

  Equity indexes out-perform the majority of active fund management strategies. Not only will this book teach the reader to construct an optimal index, but it will also assist fund managers to know their enemy. Index construction is an important scientific process. There are now estimated to be 14 trillion of equities under professional management, and theory suggests that these funds should have an appropriate benchmark in order to match assets and liabilities. A Guide to Equity Index Construction presents readers with an independent explanation of the processes of methodical index construction. It also addresses the inefficiencies in the construction process that could potentially be exploited by active managers, or those wishing to refine the process, in order to create better indexes in the future. Documenting best practice and keeping mathematical formulae to a minimum, this guide provides a straightforward set of rules and all the tools and techniques you will need to construct an equity index. With over 20 years experience in the fund management industry, author Daniel Broby, presents a clear and workable methodology and: equips you with the skills to construct an optimal index; debates the issue of an appropriate benchmark for equity funds; shows the link between the CAPM and index construction; helps you to understand the nature of the underlying return series; makes better fund managers out of active managers through an improved understanding of benchmark construction; enables you to differentiate between the myriad of derivative and synthetic ways to gain exposure to an index. This powerful reference manual is recommended for fund managers, index constructors, quantitative analysts, risk analysts, CIOs, institutional relationship managers, financial journalists, finance students and academics.

  $194.00

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  Best Practices Guide to Residential Construction: Materials, Finishes, and Details

  The most comprehensive guide to material selection & installationIt takes a wise choice of building materials and details to create durable, attractive, and affordable custom homes and remodeling projects. Best Practices Guide to Residential Construction provides up-to-date, field-tested recommendations that help professionals balance cost and performance when designing and building residential projects.Steven Bliss, former editorial director of The Journal of Light Construction and founding editor of Progressive Builder, draws on his extensive knowledge as a practicing builder, designer, and construction editor to help building professionals select the right materials for every job and install them with confidence. This one-stop resource covers the real-world challenges of material selection and installation so designers, contractors, and building owners can make informed decisions for all major building components. Useful to architects, designers, and specifiers--as well as contractors, builders, and developers--Best Practices Guide to Residential Construction features:* More than 200 photos and illustrations of critical residential construction details* Installation tips and cautions that help prevent costly product failures* Descriptions of the latest composites and synthetics that are changing the way we build* Easy-to-use charts for making quick product comparisons* An authoritative guide to indoor air quality and healthy house construction

  $60.18

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  The CSI Construction Specifications Practice Guide (CSI Practice Guides)

  The must-have specifications writing reference—and essential study aid for the Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) ExamThe CSI Practice Guides are a library of comprehensive references specifically and carefully designed for the construction professional. Each book examines important concepts and best practices integral to a particular aspect of the building process. The CSI Construction Specifications Practice Guide is focused on the roles and responsibilities of the specifications professional in meeting the challenges of the changing world of construction. In this volume, guidelines on topics like writing quality construction specifications and product selection are meshed with best practices for managing project information, working with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Integrated Project Delivery, and writing sustainable design specifications. Other material covered in this guide includes: The Construction Specifications Institute's collected best practices for authoring specifications Specialized guidance on presentation and management of project information in the context of Building Information Modeling and sustainable design Includes access to a password-protected web site with bonus content, including a PDF of the printed book and copies of CSI format documents, such as UniFormat and SectionFormat/PageFormatAn authoritative resource for effective written communication of design intent, The CSI Construction Specifications Practice Guide presents construction professionals and students studying for the Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) Exam with a solid foundation for improving their methods of collecting and delivering important specifications data. Serves as an authoritativeresource for effective writing of design intent Includes CSI's best practicesfor authoring specifications Offers specialized guidance on project information in the context of BIM and sustainable design

  $58.21