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A must-have for everyone needing to comply with the Building Regulations more...

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Baffled by the Building Regs? Confused by codes of practice? Mystified by materials and puzzled by planning permission? Then look no further!. This handy and affordable guide is a time-saver for both professionals and enthusiasts. The information is sensibly organised by building element rather than by regulation, so that you can quickly lay your hands on whatever you need to know from whichever document. The authors’ practical and no-nonsense advice will enable you to comply with the regulations in the simplest and most cost-effective manner. The benefits and requirements of each regulation are clearly explained, as are history, current status, associated documentation and how local authorities and council view their importance. This new edition includes:. * The new Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order and what this means for Part B (Fire Safety). * Updates to Part L (Energy Efficiency). * An improved user-friendly index. * Annexes covering; Access and facilities for disabled people; Conservation of fuel and power; Sound insulation and Electrical Safety provided online more...

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The Building Services Handbook summarises concisely, in diagrams and brief explanations, all elements of building services. Practice, techniques and procedures are clearly defined with supplementary references to regulations and relevant standards. This is an essential text for all construction/building services students up to undergraduate level, and is also a valuable reference text for building service professionals.This new book is based on Fred Hall's 'Essential Building Services and Equipment 2ed' and has been thoroughly updated throughout. It is a companion volume to the highly popular textbook 'Building Construction Handbook' by Chudley and Greeno, which is now in its fourth edition. more...

Price: $29.95

The unique, highly visual presentation of this handbook has made it the essential at-a-glance guide to best practice and Building Regulations compliance for students and professionals more...

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This text focuses on issues for present and future practice and research needs related to advancing the environmental performance of buildings. It considers what evidence exists from construction practice to support the body of literature on globalization and what lessons are applicable. more...

Price: $150.00