Building Construction Handbook summarises all elements of building construction practice, techniques, components and procedures. Information is presented concisely, in a highly illustrated and accessible style.
This is an essential text for all building construction students up to, and including, undergraduate level. It is an ideal resource for a wide range of courses including: BTEC National, HNC/HND, and Level 3/4 NVQs. The comprehensive coverage and numerous references to the latest Building Regulations, Water Supply Regulations, British and European Standards also makes this book an invaluable reference tool for construction professionals.

The fifth edition consolidates recent amendments to the Building Regulations, including: Part A – Structure; Part C - Site preparation and resistance to moisture; Part E - Resistance to the passage of sound; Part L - Conservation of fuel and power; and Part M - Access to and use of buildings. The new edition also addresses the new governmental requirements for property sellers' information packs, including property condition surveys, structural defects and remedial measures. Reference to supplementary regulations and standards are provided for further reading and new online lecture resources feature essential illustrations for use with presentations and handouts.

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 Guildford College and the University of Portsmouth. He also examines for City & Guilds, Edexcel and the Chartered Institute of Building.

Roy Chudley's books on Building Construction have helped many thousands of students gain their qualifications and pass exams. He was formerly a Senior Lecturer at Guildford College. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Synopsis
Preface.
General.
Site Works.
Builders Plant.
Substructure.
Superstructure.
Internal Construction and Finishes.
Domestic Services.
Index
Topics presented in a highly visual and easy to understand layout
Ideal for students on general construction and building courses
Updated in line with the latest revised Building Regulations
New website resources available

Comments on the previous edition included the following:

"The student who memorises the Building Construction Handbook will be well informed indeed."
-NEW CIVIL ENGINEER/NEW BUILDER

"Pages of clear diagrams and brief text packed full of top tips and typical details."
-BUILDING DESIGN

"Covers all the important aspects of construction technology while also detailing important elements of structural design."
-RIBA JOURNAL

"This book summarises concisely...all elements of the building process...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 professional library and resource office."
-BOOKNEWS - ALS FOR ALL BOOKS

"...It will be useful to self builders who really want to get under the skin of house construction and who perhaps plan to project manage the build themselves."
-BUILD IT (Nov 02)

Author:	R. Chudley, R. Greeno
Publisher:	Elsevier
Pages:	736

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