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Building Construction Handbook
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 39.95Ideal for students on all construction courses Topics presented concisely in plain language and with clear drawings Fully updated to include all revisions to Building and Construction regulations Building Construction Handbook is an authoritative reference for all construction students and professionals. It is full of detailed... more...
Site Engineering Workbook
Wiley 2013; US$ 35.00A study guide to help you master the principles and practices of site engineering Whether used in conjunction with the Sixth Edition of Site Engineering for Landscape Architects or on its own, this Workbook is an invaluable learning resource for students and instructors, as well as for professionals studying for the LARE and other licensing... more...
Fundamental Building Technology
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 39.95Fundamental Building Technology introduces the technology, methods, and processes fundamental to construction by focussing on what is involved in building a typical low-rise house. Written with the novice in mind, this textbook is the ideal starting point for any construction student, as it fully supports the reader all the way to understanding... more...
Barry's Introduction to Construction of Buildings
Wiley 2013; US$ 44.99This new edition of Barry’s Introduction to Construction of Buildings adds considerable new material but remains based on the original concept of explaining construction technology through key functional/performance requirements for the main elements common to all buildings. Of particular note in this new edition are a fully integrated approach... more...
Construction Planning, Programming and Control
Wiley 2013; US$ 62.99This book offers a clear explanation of the principles and practice of construction planning, programming and control during the preparation and construction stages of a project. The book is written in the context of current procurement and contractual arrangements and JCT2005, NEC3 and ICE7 contracts are covered. The statutory framework within which... more...
Fire Retardancy of Polymers
Royal Society of Chemistry 2008; US$ 208.00Globally, fire retardants are needed to satisfy a multibillion dollar market. Fire retardancy of polymeric materials is an important component of fire safety. Fire retardants either reduce the likelihood of ignition and/or reduce the rate of flame spread and hence, escalation of fire. The need to comply with safety legislations forces industry to use... more...
Fire from First Principles
Taylor and Francis 2002; US$ 70.00The third edition of this well established introduction to building fire safety explains from first principles the basic strategies of fire-safety design available to the building and construction professional. Providing an introduction to the theoretical basis of fire-safety engineering and fire-risk assessment, it will enable the design team to consider... more...
Environmental and Architectural Acoustics
Spon Press 1993; US$ 330.00This book is a guide to the practical technology involved in achieving a more acceptable acoustic environment for human life. more...
Construction - Craft to Industry
Taylor and Francis 1998; US$ 115.00This book provides a unique and comprehensive survey of changes and trends in the construction industry focusing on the post-war years and emphasizing their contemporary and future relevance. more...
Open and Industrialised Building
Taylor and Francis 2003; US$ 200.00There is clearly potential for the industrial production of open buildings, buildings where the parts which are designed to allow a high degree of freedom for layout, construction and adaptation. Industrialized open building has the potential to radically cut building costs and construction time. This book focuses on product and production systematics... more...









