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Incorporating Current Building & Construction Regulations
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Fifth Edition
By
Fred Hall, Formerly Guildford College, UK
Roger Greeno, BA(Hons.), FCIOB, FIPHE, FRSA, Formerly Portsmouth University and Guildford College, UK
Description
* Ideal for students on general construction and building services courses
* Each topic presented concisely using plain language
and clear drawings
* Incorporates updated references to relevant regulations and practice standards
* Includes established
and contemporary practice
* Website resources available
Building Services Handbook summarises the application
of all common elements of building services practice, technique and procedure, to provide an essential information resource for students
as well as practitioners working in building services, building management and the facilities administration and maintenance sectors
of the construction industry. Information is presented in the highly illustrated and accessible style of the best-selling companion title
Building Construction Handbook.
This new edition contains extended information on water system components, control systems for
hot water and heating, ventilation and air conditioning, drainage, gas appliance flues and further examples of design calculations. It
has been revised and expanded to take into account recent amendments to the Building Regulations Approved Documents and guidance from
British and European Standards. Online lecture facilities include PowerPoint slides illustrating a selection of services areas, providing
key diagrams for use with presentations and handouts.
THE comprehensive reference for all construction and building services students,
Building Services Handbook is ideal for a wide range of courses including NVQ and BTEC National through Higher National Certificate and
Diploma to Foundation and three-year Degree level. The clear illustrations and complementary references to industry Standards combine
essential guidance with a resource base for further reading and development of specific topics.
Roger Greeno is a well-known author
of construction texts. He has extensive practical and consultancy experience in the industry, in addition to lecturing at several colleges
of further and higher education, and the University of Portsmouth. He has also examined for City & Guilds, Edexcel, the Chartered
Institute of Building and the University of Reading.
Fred Hall's books on Building Services have helped thousands of students
gain their qualifications and pass exams. He was formerly a Senior Lecturer at Guildford College.
Audience
Further Education students (BTEC National, HNC/HND and Level 3/4 NVQs). Higher Education students following courses containing modules in building services. Professionals in the construction trade.
Contents
Preface
Part 1 cold water supply systems
Part 2 hot water supply systems
Part 3 heating systems
Part 4 fuel characteristics and
storage
Part 5 ventilation systems
Part 6 air conditioning
Part 7 drainage systems, sewage treatment and refuse disposal
Part
8 sanitary fitments and appliances: discharge and waste systems
Part 9 gas installation, components and controls
Part 10 electrical
supply and installations
Part 11 mechanical conveyors – lifts, escalators and travelators
Part 12 fire prevention and control services
Part 13 security installations and emergency lighting
Part 14 accommodation for building services
Part 15 alternative and renewable
energy
Part 16 appendices: glossary of common abbreviations; graphical symbols for pipework; identification of pipework; graphical
symbols for electrical installation work; metrication – introduction, background and development; conversion of common imperial units
to metric; notation on building services drawings.
Index
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Paperback, 632 pages, publication date: MAR-2009
ISBN-13: 978-1-85617-626-2
Imprint: BUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN
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