Textbook Information

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101 Introduction To Construction Estimating
102 Essential Construction Math
103 Construction Blueprint Reading
107 Construction Materials and Processes
105 Estimating and Bidding 1
106 Estimating and Bidding 2
301  Fundamentals of Green Building Design and Construction
201-209 Construction Supervision Courses, 200 series

Introduction To Construction Estimating

Construction Estimating and Bidding in Building Construction 2nd Edition, by the Associated General Contractors of America.

Hardcover - 2nd edition (2005)
Associated General Contractors of America
Dimensions (in inches): 1.00 x 8.25 x 8.25

You can order this book directly from the AGC.

Click on this link to order the books through San Diego State University's Aztec Bookstore.  Scroll down to the ENGR section, course #034 to find your book.

Click on Extended Studies Online and then choose your book.  You can also email the book store at weborderasm@sdsu.edu or call them toll free at 1-866-388-7378.

Construction Blueprint Reading

Be sure you are getting the 4th Edition!

Understanding Construction Drawings : With 22 Drawings 4th Edition, by Mark W. Huth, (Paperback - 2004)  You can go to Amazon.com to find out more about the book by clicking on the link above.  Delmar Publishing; ISBN: 1-4018-6269-1

You can also get the book through OPAMP Technical Books, Inc. http://www.opamp.com/csi.html  (323) 464-4322 or (800) 468-4322. Delmar Publishing; ISBN: 1-4018-6269-1.

Click on this link to order the books through San Diego State University's Aztec Bookstore.  Scroll down to the ENGR section, course #033 to find your book.

Click on Extended Studies Online and then choose your book.  You can also email the book store at weborderasm@sdsu.edu or call them toll free at 1-866-388-7378.

Important Note!! Whoever you order the book from, be sure they include the blueprints with the textbook. The book comes with a set of blueprints we will use in class but some students have reported the book being sold at a discount without the blueprints.

Estimating and Bidding 1 and 
Estimating and Bidding 2

Estimating in Building Construction by Frank Dagostino and Leslie Feigenbaum comes with construction plans for two commercial and one residential building projects.  Click on the photo if you would like to see a larger photo of the book.

Hardcover - 362 pages 6th edition (2003) This book comes with drawings.  If you buy a used book be sure the drawings are included.  The included CD is  not important.  Prentice Hall ISBN: 0-13-060405-4

Order this book through Amazon.com by clicking on this link.   If you buy a used book, be sure you are getting the 6th edition.

Click on this link to order the books through San Diego State University's Aztec Bookstore.  Scroll down to the ENGR section, course #021 for Estimating and Bidding 1 or ENGR section, course #022 for Estimating and Bidding 2 to find your book.

Essential Construction Math

Mathematics for Carpentry and the Construction Trades, 2/E by Alfred P. Webster and Kathryn B. Judy.  ISBN: 0-13-163305-8, Publisher: Prentice Hall,  384 pages.

Order this book through Amazon.com by clicking on this link.   If you buy a used book, be sure you are getting the 2nd edition.

Click on this link to order the books through San Diego State University's Aztec Bookstore.  Scroll down to the ENGR section, course #035 to find your book.

Construction Materials and Processes

Building Construction Illustrated, 4th Edition by Francis D. K. Ching, Cassandra Adams.  ISBN 978-0-470-08781-7, Paperback, 480 pages, March 2008

Click on this link to order the books through San Diego State University's Aztec Bookstore.  Scroll down to the ENGR section and course #018 to find your book.

Order this book through Amazon.com by clicking on this link.   

If you buy a used book, be sure you are getting the 4th edition. 

Construction Supervision Courses

All 200 series courses require textbooks published by the Associated General Contractors. 

You can order any of these books directly from the AGC.

SDSU students, click on this link for information on how to order the books through San Diego State University's Aztec Bookstore.  You can also email the book store at weborderasm@sdsu.edu or call them toll free at 1-866-388-7378.  The are open from 7 am to 3pm Pacific time.

The cost of each textbook is approximately $158 plus shipping and handling.  Used books are usually available at reduced cost but be sure you are getting the correct edition if you buy a used book.

Allow at least 5 working days between ordering the book and receiving it by the least expensive shipping.  You can have your book delivered more quickly by paying more for the shipping.  Foreign students should allow several weeks for delivery.

Be sure to get the correct edition of the book:

201 Leadership and Motivation , 6th Edition (Participants Manual)
202 Oral and Written Communications, 5th Edition (Participants Manual)
203 Problem Solving and Decision Making,  STP Unit 3, 6th Edition (Participants Manual)
204 Contract Documents and Construction Law, STP Unit 4, 6th Edition (Participants Manual)
205 Planning and Scheduling, STP Unit 5, 5th Edtion (Participants Manual)
206 Understanding and Managing Project Costs, STP Unit 6, 4th Edition (Participants Manual)
207 Accident Prevention and Loss Control, STP Unit 7, 6th Edition (Participants Manual)
208 Managing the Project, STP Unit 8, 7th Edition (Participants Manual)
209 Productivity Improvement, STP Unit 9, 4th Edition (Participants Manual)