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Pearson+ gives you access to much more than your eTextbook. Most titles also include audiobooks, study notes, flashcards and more to help you thrive in the classroom. For courses in commercial construction. A practical approach to modern construction Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction is a complete overview of traditional building practices. Moving from basic to advanced concepts, it guides students in applying design theory to the construction process. This text is on the approved reference list of many states requiring contractors to pass licensing exams. Its flexible organization gives you the option of teaching chapters independently, in a range of construction, architectural and engineering courses. The 11th Edition expands on practical applications in structural design projects. Hundreds of chapter-ending review questions help students prepare for licensing exams.