Check out the series of Harry Higley Books. They mostly cover finishing but there are also some construction techniques.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...P?&C=ZAJ&V=HIG

RCM has a lot of "For What It's Worth" books that have a lot of helpful building hints. The magazine may be gone but the products are still being shipped.

http://www.rcmmagazine.com/e/env/000...ore-books.html

The GP kits have some of the best construction books in the business. You'll learn a lot about building by just following the instructions. Sig kits are good in that way, too.

Don