This handbook provides extensive coverage of building construction practice, processes and techniques, representing both traditional procedures and modern developments. It has been revised and updated to take into account changes in standards and regulations, and developments in industry practice.
The latest edition of this comprehensive handbook includes updated techniques and addresses current issues in construction, with a new chapter dedicated to sustainability. It serves as a definitive resource for students, providing reliable insights into advanced construction technology.
The revised edition addresses contemporary challenges, particularly focusing on sustainability. It explores how these issues impact various sectors and encourages readers to consider their roles in fostering a more sustainable future. Through updated case studies and examples, the book emphasizes the importance of integrating sustainable practices into everyday life and decision-making processes.
Recommended for students pursuing construction-related fields, this book serves as a comprehensive introduction to building principles. It covers essential topics relevant to architecture, building technology, construction management, building surveying, quantity surveying, and estate and facilities management, making it an invaluable resource for those preparing for careers in these industries.
Focusing on the installation and design of essential services in both domestic and commercial buildings, this guide is tailored for the level 2 module of The CIOB's Education Framework. Officially endorsed by the CIOB, it serves as the recognized resource for students and professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of building services.
In 1961 a young man from an unhappy and often troubled childhood made a decision to improve his life. The ensuing journey led him to meet and serve royalty, dukes, earls and prime ministers, as well as dealing with some of the most notorious and dangerous criminals Britain has ever seen.That young man was the author of this aptly named autobiography, Rogues and Royals, which covers his remarkable journey through a thirty year career as a frontline British Bobby.