Building Construction Handbook

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 to include further material on energy conservation, sustainable construction, environmental and green building issues. More details of fire protection to elements of construction are now provided.




Contents

General; Site Works; Builders Plant; Substructure; Superstructure; Internal Construction and Finishes; Domestic Services; Index


Author Information
By Roy Chudley, Former Senior Lecturer in Building Technology at the Guildford College of Technology, Surrey, and author of many highly respected construction books. and Roger Greeno, BA(Hons.), FCIOB, FIPHE, FRSA, Formerly Portsmouth University and Guildford College, UK.