A Tribute.

Acknowledgments.

Acknowledgments for the Eight Edition.

Disclaimer.

Chapter 1. Design and Contracting Requirements.

Chapter 2. Existing Conditions.

Chapter 3. Concrete.

Chapter 4. Masonry.

Chapter 5. Metals.

Chapter 6. Wood, Plastics, and Composites.

Chapter 7. Thermal and Moisture Protection.

Chapter 8. Openings.

Chapter 9. Finishes.

Chapter 10. Specialties.

Chapter 11. Equipment.

Chapter 12. Furnishings.

Chapter 13. Special Construction.

Chapter 14. Conveying Systems.

Chapter 15. Fire Suppression.

Chapter 16. Plumbing.

Chapter 17. Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC).

Chapter 18. Electrical.

Chapter 19. Communications.

Chapter 20. Electronic Safety and Security.

Chapter 21. Earthwork.

Chapter 22. Exterior Improvements.

Chapter 23. Utilities.

Chapter 24. Properties of Materials.

Chapter 25. The Metric System of Measurement.

Glossary.

Index.