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Engineering Books & Guides
Practical guides and field-tested knowledge built from real engineering and construction experience — available in Arabic and English.

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Starter recommendations across management, construction and HVAC.
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The Comprehensive Guide to Establishing, Managing and Operating a Successful Contracting Company Professionally
From Zero to Mastery
A concise and comprehensive guide to establishing, managing and operating a successful contracting company professionally.

Construction Contracts & Infrastructure Guide
This guide offers a comprehensive, in-depth approach to understanding construction contracts from a legal perspective.

The Executive Practical Guide & Field Encyclopedia of Decoration Works
A three-part field encyclopedia: Ceilings, Walls & Floors
For engineers, contractors and business owners — types, styles and installation of ceiling, wall and floor decoration with integrated lighting and smart systems.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
From Zero to Mastery
A practical, comprehensive guide to construction project management: planning, scheduling, cost and quality control, and managing site resources and teams — with real-world, directly applicable practices.

HVAC & Refrigeration Cycle Fundamentals
A practical comprehensive guide from zero to mastery — system components, thermodynamics, refrigerants, and the complete compression cycle

The Field Encyclopedia for Contractors & Execution Guide
A guide to quantity surveying, occupational safety, structural execution stages, then luxury finishing engineering and MEP systems

Practical Guide to Construction Project Automation and Data Management
This book focuses on the "mastermind" of the project. Contractors around the world suffer from the chaos of bid pricing and expense tracking. Here is the practical digital solution.

Field Guide to Architectural Drawings and MEP & HVAC Coordination
This book bridges the gap between architectural and civil design on one hand, and the requirements of mechanical systems on the other.

The Comprehensive Guide to Contracts & Correspondence in Engineering
This book shifts to the legal and administrative side, covering how engineers and contractors can protect their financial and legal rights through proper documentation.

QA/QC & Engineering Project Handover Guide
A practical, comprehensive guide to quality control in construction projects, from material testing and approvals to final handover and official acceptance according to engineering standards.

The Practical Reference in FIDIC Contracts Management and Engineering Dispute Resolution
A three-part practical encyclopedia
A comprehensive practical reference on FIDIC contract administration, claims and engineering dispute resolution, in three bilingual parts built on real field experience.

The Ultimate Field Reference for MEP Engineers and Contractors
A three-part field encyclopedia: HVAC, Fire & Life Safety, Electrical & Plumbing
A comprehensive field reference on MEP (electromechanical) specializations: HVAC and ventilation systems, fire fighting and life safety, and electrical and plumbing works — three bilingual parts drawn from real execution practice.

QA/QC, HSE and Passing Inspections in Construction Sites
A three-part field encyclopedia: Inspection & Quality, HSE, Passing Inspections
A comprehensive three-part bilingual field reference: site inspection and approved quality checklists, occupational health and safety (HSE) and accident prevention, and passing municipal and consultant inspections on the first attempt — aligned with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, OSHA and FIDIC.

Advanced BOQ, Cost Estimation and Risk Management
A three-part field encyclopedia: BOQ, market price analysis, profit margins and risk
A complete practical reference on advanced BOQ and cost estimation, market price analysis for materials, labour and equipment, and profit margin and risk management in contracting projects.

The Complete Field Reference for Engineers and Contractors — Facility Management & Building Maintenance
Three parts: asset management strategy, preventive maintenance schedules, corrective maintenance and post-handover services
A three-part field reference for facility management and building maintenance: asset management strategy, preventive maintenance schedules for building systems, and corrective maintenance, defect liability and post-handover services. Bilingual edition (Arabic + English).
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Bilingual Book Collection
15 books — Arabic + English
You save $117.10
English Book Collection
15 books — English
You save $117.10
The Complete Engineering Library
30 books — Bilingual + English
You save $281.10
2 full books: save 10% • 3 full books: save 15% • 4+ full books: save 20% — volume savings apply to full books only, not individual parts.
