Craftsman Book Company

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Craftsman Book Company
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StatusActive
Country of origin United States
Headquarters location Carlsbad, California
Publication types Books and online
Nonfiction topicsTechnical references for builders, estimation software
Official website craftsman-book.com

Craftsman Book Company is a U.S. publisher with a comprehensive range of technical references for construction professionals. [1] [2] The company is based in Carlsbad, California.

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History

The company was founded in 1952-1953 as Cal Pacific Builders in a partnership between a construction contractor and a civil engineer. The first book it published was the California Home Estimator in 1953. [3]

Product lines

As well as books the company publishes building estimation software on CD [4] and online. [5]

References

  1. ↑ Wallin, Craig (2002). Small Barn Plans for Owner-Builders. HeadStart Publishing. p. 145. ISBN   978-0-933239-37-1 . Retrieved 2008-09-18.
  2. ↑ Mettee, Stephen Blake; Michelle Doland; Doris Hall (2006). The American Directory of Writer's Guidelines. Quill Driver Books. p. 711. ISBN   978-1-884956-58-4 . Retrieved 2008-09-18.
  3. ↑ "About Craftsman Book Company". Craftsman Book Company. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
  4. ↑ "CD Estimator: construction costs at your fingertips". Builder. October 1, 2003. Archived from the original on October 21, 2012. Retrieved 2008-09-18.
  5. ↑ "ONLINE COST ESTIMATES". San Jose Mercury News . July 8, 2000. Retrieved 2008-09-18.
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