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BUILDING CONSTRUCTION HANDBOOK
Building Construction Handbook
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Eighth Edition

By
Roy Chudley, Former Senior Lecturer in Building Technology at the Guildford College of Technology, Surrey, and author of many highly respected construction books.
Roger Greeno, BA(Hons.), FCIOB, FIPHE, FRSA, Formerly Portsmouth University and Guildford College, UK

Description


Building Construction Handbook is an authoritative reference for all students and professionals. It is full of detailed drawings that clearly illustrate the construction of building elements. The principles and processes of construction are explained with the concepts of design included where appropriate. Extensive coverage of building construction practice and techniques, representing both traditional procedures and modern developments, are also included to provide the most comprehensive and easy to understand guide to building construction.



The new edition has been reviewed and updated to include further material on energy conservation, sustainable construction, environmental and green building issues. More details of fire protection to elements of construction are now provided.



Contents


General; Site Works; Builders Plant; Substructure; Superstructure; Internal Construction and Finishes; Domestic Services; Index



Bibliographic details
Paperback, 808 pages, publication date: FEB-2010
ISBN-13: 978-1-85617-805-1
Imprint: BUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN

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