Masonry and concrete / Christine Beall.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Cut costs and avoid callbacks with this indispensable guide especially for residential construction professionals. Here to help you plan and do any concrete and masonry job right, Masonry and Concrete brings you top-line guidance from one of the country's leading experts, consulting architect Christine Beall, an author and practicing professional. Inside, she gives you ways to reduce materials expenses, slash time spent on the job, and avoid expensive, reputation-damaging errors. Plus, this application-loaded sourcebook alerts you to important new trends in homebuilding, provides a complete source of quick and expert answers, and serves as a springboard for your own design ideas. Book jacket."--Jacket