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.
Both a great reference and a lively and genuine learning resource complete with case studies, review tasks and comparative studies. This new edition is revised throughout including new material on green buildings, greater emphasis on modern methods of construction, and an update on building regulations.
Designed in a structured, directed format to help develop understanding, rather than providing a simple source of information. Uniquely it covers the technology of refurbishment in both housing and large-span multi-storey commercial and industrial buildings, focussing on the environmental impact of refurbishment rather than new build.
This book covers the essentials of the subject, such as how the law has developed, the reasoning behind key contract clauses, and how contract law is applied in practice. It is an invaluable guide for students at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Thoroughly updated including changes as a result of the new JCT 05 contract.
This clear text studies the science, technology and services that relate to the comfort of humans and the environmental performance of buildings. Topics are arranged for easy reading, and assume a minimum experience of science and mathematics. This edition has been revised in line with new regulations, up-to-date practice and world-wide trends.
This classic, student-friendly text will take you through everything you need to know, from traditional methods through to the latest technological developments, and is ideal whether you are studying surveying as a separate discipline or as part of a civil engineering, building or construction course. Accessible, well illustrated and comprehensive.
'The author has provided an excellent text for undergraduate students. The book compares favourably with other texts, above all in the number of examples which are typical of industry rather than just academic. This book would be one recommended for the structural design courses at this School particularly because of the 'real examples'...' - David Easterbrook, Senior Lecturer in the School of Civil and Structural Engineering, University of Plymouth
Property Finance provides an overview of the field, linking the areas of property and construction with an understanding of financial structures and concepts. The aim is to present an insight and a strategy for understanding and learning about these concepts and structures, and to introduce the reader to the institutions in the market which provide finance for real estate investment and development.
Soil Mechanics: Principles and Practice provides coverage of the basic principles of soil mechanics for undergraduate students of civil engineering. The new edition has additional features such as Euro-code and key concepts boxes, and case studies illustrating the principles in real world situations. Necessary changes have been made to conform with changing British Standards.
A long established text that aims to meet the needs of students studying building measurement in the early years of quantity surveying and building degree courses. It contains a careful selection of 28 worked examples embracing all the principal building elements and including alternative constructional methods to illustrate a range of approaches.
This popular text examines basic constructional techniques, the choice and use of materials, and statutory requirements for domestic buildings. Includes environmentally-friendly buildings & radon; free-standing & cavity walls; sound insulation; windows & doors; GRP interceptors, and waste management.
