About the book

Construction Technology 1: House Construction is a widely used and popular textbook designed specifically to support the study of domestic house construction at undergraduate degree and HNC/HND level. This second edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect new technology and construction methods.

Key features include:
• Clear and accessible text structure for ease of use
• Case studies drawn from real-life building sites – compiled with the support of a major national housebuilder
• New material on sustainable construction, steel framed housing and prefabrication
• Updated for new building regulations
• Enhanced page layout, with improved figures and new photos