Building Construction Handbook

by Roy Chudley, Roger Greeno

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 and includes additional material on energy
conservation, sustainable construction, environmental and green building issues. Further details of fire protection to elements of construction are provided.

Building Construction Handbook is an essential text for undergraduate and vocational students on a wide range of courses including NVQ and BTEC National, through Higher National Certificate and Diploma to Foundation and three-year Degree level. It is also a useful practice reference for building designers, contractors and others engaged in the construction industry.

* Ideal for students on all construction courses
* Topics presented concisely in plain language and with clear drawings
* Incorporates recent revisions to Building and Construction Regulations

Genres: Architecture, Reference, Construction

763 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1988

Reviews

[Adrian · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is THE book to use for a general construction overview. Brief to the point summary of principles from site set-up to construction. Detailed sketches. Belongs on every contractors bookshelf irrespective of your trade.

[for-much-deliberation ... · Rating 3 out of 5]

The low priced edition of Chudley's construction text

[for-much-deliberation ... · Rating 2 out of 5]

Chudley's handbook for construction

[Khoa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Useful beginner material before specializing in one area.

[Serwan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a very handy book for anyone who are studying architecture or new to architecture. Students get information about constructions By proving details from walls to roofs. The only downside is some infos are really old and are not in use anymore.