Provides students with an introduction to the tools, materials, systems, design, installation, and service needed for a career in plumbing. Includes the latest information on installation and repair techniques, as well as recent developments in materials, fixtures, and appliances. The textbook covers both hand and machine tools, and it supplies the background knowledge needed for technical competence. This edition includes chapters on plumbing career opportunities, green construction, excavation, plumbing remodeling, and plumbing history.