Select the Course Title for Textbook Information
The textbook information for each online class is listed below. Follow the links to purchase textbooks online. It is best to order ahead of time so that the books can be shipped to you before class starts. In some cases you may be able to download the textbook right away. If you have questions on which edition to buy you may contact us.
101 Introduction To Construction Estimating
ENGR 34
Construction Estimating and Bidding in Building Construction 2nd Edition, by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Hardcover – 2nd edition (2005)
Associated General Contractors of America
SDSU and SFSU students: You can order this book hard copy directly from the AGC.
Purchase the Kindle edition here
Order the books through San Diego State University’s Aztec Bookstore. Scroll down to the ENGR section, course #034 to find your book. Select Extended Studies Online and then choose your book. You can also email the book store at weborderasm@sdsu.edu or call them toll free at 1-866-388-7378.
102 Essential Construction Math
Mathematics for Carpentry and the Construction Trades, 3/E by Alfred P. Webster and Kathryn B. Bright. ISBN: 10 0-13-511400-4, Publisher: Prentice Hall, 408 pages.
Order Mathematics for Carpentry and the Construction Trades from Amazon.com. If you buy a used book, be sure you are getting the 3rd edition.
Order the books through San Diego State University’s Aztec Bookstore. Scroll down to the ENGR section, course #035 to find your book.
103 Construction Blueprint Reading
Be sure you are getting the 8th Edition
Print Reading for Construction is published by Goodheart Wilcox and is authored by Walter Brown and Daniel Dorfmuller. ISBN 978-1649259851
The book comes with 140 sheets of blueprints covering 6 different projects for use within the class. The projects range from simple residential to complex commercial projects.
Order Print Reading for Construction in hard copy from Amazon.com.
Or purchase the electronic version through the publisher, Goodhart_Wilcox. The book is also widely available at other book stores. The electronic version is only available through the publisher.
If you would like to purchase the textbook and live outside the United States, the electronic version is recommended.
Read this note about used books if you intend to buy one.
SDSU Students: Order the textbooks through San Diego State University’s Aztec Bookstore. Scroll down to the ENGR section, course #033 to find your book. Select Extended Studies Online and then choose your book. You can also email the book store at weborderasm@sdsu.edu or call them toll free at 1-866-388-7378.
Important Note for used book buyers!! Whoever you order the book from, be sure they include the blueprints with the textbook. Some students have reported the book being sold used or at a discount without the blueprints. Digital plans are found inside the online classroom.
105 Estimating and Bidding 1 ; 106 Estimating and Bidding 2
ENGR 21 and 22
Construction Estimating Using Excel by Steven Peterson, MBA, PE comes with construction plans for commercial and residential building projects.
Hardcover – 480 pages 3rd edition (2019) This book comes with paper drawings. Prentice Hall ISBN: 978-0134405506 Digital drawings are provided in the classroom.
Order Estimating in Building Construction from Amazon.com. If you buy a used book, be sure you are getting the 3rd edition.
Order the books through San Diego State University’s Aztec Bookstore. Scroll down to the ENGR section, course #021 for Estimating and Bidding 1 or ENGR section, course #022 for Estimating and Bidding 2 to find your book.
107 Construction Materials and Processes
ENGR 18 Fundamentals of Building Construction Materials and Methods, 7th Edition by Edward Allen and Joseph Iano ISBN 978-1119446194, Paperback, 944 pages, October 2019.
Order the e-book through Wiley.
Or you can order hardopy from Amazon.com.
108 Construction Equipment ; 109 Civil Construction
ENGR 43 and 44

Textbook for ENGR 43/44
Construction Planning, Equipment, & Methods 9th Edition Robert L. Peurifoy, Clifford j. Schexnayder, Robert L. Schmitt, Aviad Shapira 2018.
ISBN 978-1260108804
Order 9th edition of Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods from Amazon.com.
Caterpillar Performance Handbook, 46th Edition, Caterpillar, Inc., 2016
Available free online as a PDF.
110 Civil Sitework Blueprint Reading and Construction Materials
Soil and Rock Construction Materials by Greg McNally.
ebook edition available! ISBN 0203476573
ISBN 0419214208
Order Soil and Rock Construction Materials from Amazon.com.
Order the textbooks through San Diego State University’s Aztec Bookstore.
114 Estimating Civil and Sitework Construction
ENGR 45
Estimating Excavation by Deryl Burch. Craftsman. ISBN 978-1-57218-301-8. 550 pages. eBook (PDF)
Order Estimating Excavation through Craftsman Book Company.
201 through 206 Supervisory Training Books
Associated General Contractors (AGC) Textbook Information
To purchase the participant’s textbook for the 200 series classes, click on the STP participant manuals 201-206 below. A new browser window will open at the secure AGC Bookstore site where you can order your textbook online. If the company you work for is an AGC member you may be eligible for the member discount.
Students outside the USA should order by phone or email as the online order form is formatted for American zip codes and phone numbers. Call in your book orders to AGC at 1-800-242.1767 or fax to 1-703.837.5405.
You can also email AGC at publications@agc.org with your order.
We have no affiliation with the AGC bookstore. These links are being provided as a convenience for students.
CEI Course Number | SDSU Number | Book Title |
201 | ENGR 028 | STP Unit 1 Participants Manual: Leadership and Motivation, 2015 Edition (also available in Kindle edition) |
202 | ENGR 030 | STP Unit 2 Participant’s Manual: Oral and Written Communications 2015 Edition (also available in Kindle edition) |
203 | ENGR 048 | STP Unit 6 Participant’s Manual Risk Management and Problem Solving 2015 (also available in Kindle edition) |
204 | ENGR 031 | STP Unit 4 Participants Manual Contract Documents 2015 Edition (also available in Kindle edition) |
205 | ENGR 032 | STP Unit 3 Participant’s Manual Planning and Scheduling, 2015 Edition, (also available in Kindle edition) |
206 | ENGR 049 | STP Unit 5 Participants Manual Improving Productivity and Managing Project Costs, 2015 Edition (also available in Kindle edition) |
305 Building Green Buildings
Green Building Illustrated 2nd Edition
by Ching, Francis D. K. / Shapiro, Ian M.
ISBN: 1119653967
Hardcover
336 pages
2020
Order Green Building Illustrated from Amazon.com.
Order the textbooks through San Diego State University’s Aztec Bookstore.
308 Construction Project Management
Construction Project Management: A Complete Introduction 2nd Edition by Alison Dykstra, AIA, CSI
ISBN 978-0-9827034-3-4
Order Construction Project Management from Amazon
Order the textbooks through San Diego State University’s Aztec Bookstore.
310 Practical Applications of Construction Law
Construction Law for Managers, Architects, and Engineers by Nancy White
ISBN 978-1-4180-4847-1
Order Construction Law for Managers, Architects, and Engineers from Amazon
Order the textbooks through San Diego State University’s Aztec Bookstore.
Construction Supervisory Participant Manuals
All 200 series courses require textbooks published by the Associated General Contractors.
See the 201-206 Supervisory Training Textbooks expandable section for AGC Bookstore links.
SDSU students, get information on how to order the books through San Diego State University’s Aztec Bookstore. You can also email the book store at weborderasm@sdsu.edu or call them toll free at 1-866-388-7378. The are open from 7 am to 3pm Pacific time.
The cost of each Kindle book is $50. Each hardcopy textbook is approximately $155 plus shipping and handling. Be sure you are getting the 2015 edition.
Allow at least 5 working days between ordering the book and receiving it by the least expensive shipping. You can have your book delivered more quickly by paying more for the shipping. Foreign students should allow several weeks for delivery.
Be sure to get the correct edition of the book:
201 Leadership and Motivation , STP Unit 1, PM, 2015 Edition
202 Oral and Written Communications, STP Unit 2 PM, 2015 Edition
203 Problem Solving and Risk Management, STP Unit 6 PM, 2015 Edition
204 Contract Documents and Construction Law, STP Unit 4 PM, 2015 Edition
205 Planning and Scheduling, STP Unit 3, PM 2015 Edition
206 Construction Productivity and Cost Management, STP Unit 5 PM, 2015 Edition