1st Edition
Modern Residential Construction Practices
1. Introduction to Building Codes and the Preliminary Construction Process
2. Introduction to Green Building Technology
3. Drawings and Specifications
4. Construction Site and Excavation
5. Foundation Materials and Construction
6. Floor Framing Materials and Construction
7. Wall Framing Materials and Construction
8. Roof Materials and Construction
9. Insulation and Barriers
10. Door and Window Specifications and Installation
11. Stair Construction
12. Fireplace Construction
13. Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Systems
14. Indoor Air Quality and Safety
15. Finish Work and Materials
Biography
David A. Madsen is the president of Madsen Designs Inc. He is also Faculty Emeritus of Drafting Technology and the Autodesk Premier Training Center at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City, Oregon. David is a former member of the American Design and Drafting Association (ADDA) Board of Directors, and was honored by the ADDA with Director Emeritus status at the annual conference in 2005. David holds a Master of Education degree in Vocational Administration and a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Education.
David P. Madsen is the president of Engineering Drafting & Design, Inc. and the vice president of Madsen Designs Inc. He has provided drafting and computer-aided design and drafting instruction to secondary and postsecondary learners since 1999, and has considerable curriculum, program coordination, and development experience. Dave holds a Master of Science degree in Educational Policy, Foundations, and Administrative Studies with a specialization in Postsecondary, Adult, and Continuing Education; a Bachelor of Science degree in Technology Education; and an Associate of Science degree in General Studies and Drafting Technology.
