* Appeals to all factions of the construction industry* Highly illustrative, comprehensive treatment of the subject* Satisfies all levels of study from technician to technologist (GNVQ to graduate)* Completely amended and updatedBuilding Construction Handbook summarizes concisely, in diagrams and brief explanations, all elements of the building process. Practice, techniques and procedures are clearly defined with supplementary references to regulations and relevant standards.This illustrative approach to construction provides a comprehensive analysis through explicit drawings and text to benefit all members of the construction industry. It is an essential resource for the management, architecture, surveying, the built environment and other related subjects will value it as a course reader, not least for its detailed and extensive coverage of all important aspects of construction technology. This third edition has been amended and updated to acknowledge current building and construction regulations. Where appropriate, it includes reference to the wider ranging European standards. Many new pages have been added to incorporate contemporary practice and elements of structural design.
An absolutely packed guide to all aspects of building construction including diagrams and sketches covering the early stages such as site identification, contracts and other paperwork through design and consultations to actual construction and decoration. Each section may not be completely detailed out but it gives you enough information to get going and direct you to what else you may need to know and/or do.