Craftsman Book Company
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States |
| Headquarters location | Carlsbad, California |
| Publication types | Books and online |
| Nonfiction topics | Technical references for builders, estimation software |
| Official website | craftsman-book |
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.
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
- ^ Wallin, Craig (2002). Small Barn Plans for Owner-Builders. HeadStart Publishing. p. 145. ISBN 978-0-933239-37-1. Retrieved 2008-09-18.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "About Craftsman Book Company". Craftsman Book Company. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ^ "CD Estimator: construction costs at your fingertips". Builder. October 1, 2003. Archived from the original on October 21, 2012. Retrieved 2008-09-18.
- ^ "ONLINE COST ESTIMATES". San Jose Mercury News. July 8, 2000. Retrieved 2008-09-18.