Textbooks & Instructional Aids

HBI textbooks and instructional aids are based on the National Construction Skills Standards, directly linking the expertise of the construction industry to career and technical education programs:

The Residential Construction Academy (RCA) Series
The Residential Construction Academy (RCA) Series of textbooks and instructional materials created by HBI and Delmar Cengage Learning break new ground with the inclusion of industry-developed protocols for instructors and students that establish a direct link from career and technical education programs to the construction industry.  

Methods of Energy Conservation
Methods of Residential Energy Conservation: Energy Efficiency for Existing Homes is an illustrated step-by-step guide to the weatherization process.

 

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