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Handbook of recycled concrete and demolition waste
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Handbook of recycled concrete and demolition waste begins by looking at some of the issues faced when so much waste materials is produced. The book then moves on to looking at the processes, the properties of the materials and the monitoring techniques used. The book reviews the…
This handbook summarises in diagrams and brief explanations all elements of building services. The book should be a useful reference for professionals and students on advanced GNVQ level courses. This edition has been updated in line with the latest revised Building Regulations.
This handbook summarises in diagrams and brief explanations all elements of building services. The book should be a useful reference for professionals and students on advanced GNVQ level courses. This edition has been updated in line with the latest revised Building Regulations.
Robin Barry's Construction of Buildings was first published in 1958 in five volumes, rapidly becoming a standard text on construction. In its current two-volume format Barry remains hugely popular with both students and lecturers of construction and related disciplines. The thir…
This book provides a practical study of modern heat pipe engineering. In addition, the author discusses heat pipe technology pertinent to the design and application of self-controlled, variable conductance heat pipes for spacecraft thermal control.
"Robin Barry's Construction of Buildings was first published in 1958 in 5 volumes, rapidly becoming a standard text on construction. In its current 2 volume format Barry remains hugely popular with both students and lecturers of construction and related disciplines. The third ed…
'The genius of Japanese carpentry' tells the story of the 1200-year-old Yakushiji monastery in Nara and the dedicated modern-day craftsmen who are working to restore what has been lost to the depredations of time, fire, and warfare. Although the full restoration will not be comp…
How to adapt existing building stock is a problem being addressed by local and state governments worldwide. In most developed countries we now spend more on building adaptation than on new construction and there is an urgent need for greater knowledge and awareness of what happe…
This handbook provides extensive coverage of building construction practice, processes and techniques, representing both traditional procedures and modern developments. It has been revised and updated to take into account changes in standards and regulations, and developments in…
"The Building Construction Handbook is THE authoritative reference for all construction students and professionals. Its detailed drawings clearly illustrate the construction of building elements, and have been an invaluable guide for builders since 1988. The principles and proce…
The structural challenges of building 800 metres into the sky are substantial, and include several factors which do not affect low-rise construction. This book focusses on these areas specifically to provide the architectural and structural knowledge which must be taken into acc…
This is a detailed, professionally relevant source of construction price information for the UK. It gives a detailed cost base in a way that allows adjustment for market conditions that affect building prices for major works contracts exceeding £3,500,000 in value.
Spon's architects' and builders' price book
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This is a detailed, professionally relevant source of construction price information for the UK. It gives a detailed cost base in a way that allows adjustment for market conditions that affect building prices for major works contracts exceeding £3,500,000 in value.
In a world increasingly concerned about the impact of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere on global climate, the A Carbon Primer for the Built Environment will provide an understanding of the science and the public policy and regulation intended to tackle…
The most significant unanticipated costs on many construction projects are the financial impacts associated with delay and disruption to the works. Assessing these, and establishing a causal link from each delay event to its effect, contractual liability and the damages experien…
The Design Book brings together the best in contemporary design for the home, presenting a huge range of striking new products: tables and chairs, sofas and beds, storage, kitchens and bathrooms, tableware, textiles and surfaces, lighting, electronics and more. Works by the fine…