Building Construction Handbook, Seventh Edition [Paperback]

Roy Chudley (Author), Roger Greeno BA(Hons.) FCIOB FIPHE FRSA (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0750686227 | ISBN-13: 978-0750686228 | Publication Date: May 5, 2008 | Edition: 7

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

Editorial Reviews

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'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

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Book Description

The essential at-a-glance guide to best practice and Building Regulations compliance for students and professionals --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 776 pages
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 7 edition (May 5, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750686227
• ISBN-13: 978-0750686228
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.6 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,683,684 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars construction bible, May 1, 2011

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This review is from: Building Construction Handbook, Eighth Edition (Paperback)

it's a prefect construction handbook,every of single contractor or development will need it in construction field.and i'll name it as Construction bible.