Carpentry and Building Construction is widely used for vocational building construction programs in secondary and post-secondary schools. The fifth edition has been completely updated and expanded, so you can be sure your teaching is technically correct and state of the art. This comprehensive text covers everything from print reading to painting.


Build safety awareness through practice with the Glencoe OSHA Workbook! All general OSHA topics as they relate to construction industries, manufacturing, food service, retail, automotive, and health care professions are presented.

Help students get ready for professional certification and competitive events with Glencoe's Carpentry and Building Construction! Includes content from McGraw-Hill Construction, where the professionals stay informed on the latest industry developments.

  • Integrates carpentry and construction industry standards
  • Helps teachers meet Perkins mandates
  • Supports project-based learning with unit-based projects that integrate technical math and provides more projects than any other program!
  • Integrates SkillsUSA and NAHB event prep activities
  • Zeroes-in on regional applications through Regional Concerns features
  • Provides step-by-step illustrations, photos, and graphs to guide students through each key process
  • Supports rigorous academic content, especially in math and science, with STEM activities throughout
  • Offers point-of-use academic correlations throughout to ease possible academic credit application
  • Develops technical knowledge with Estimating and Planning, Job Safety, Builder's Tip, and Step-by-Step Applications features and activities
  • Allows students to practice the latest techniques, including Build It Green construction tips and activities
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