Building Services Handbook, Incorporating Current Building & Construction Regulations

Ideal for students on general construction and building services courses
Each topic presented concisely using plain language and clear drawings
Incorporates updated references to relevant regulations and practice standards
Includes established and contemporary practice
Website resources available

Description

Building Services Handbook summarises the application of all common elements of building services practice, technique and procedure, to provide an essential information resource for students as well as practitioners working in building services, building management and the facilities administration and maintenance sectors of the construction industry. Information is presented in the highly illustrated and accessible style of the best-selling companion title Building Construction Handbook.

This new edition contains extended information on water system components, control systems for hot water and heating, ventilation and air conditioning, drainage, gas appliance flues and further examples of design calculations. It has been revised and expanded to take into account recent amendments to the Building Regulations Approved Documents and guidance from British and European Standards.


THE comprehensive reference for all construction and building services students, Building Services Handbook is ideal for a wide range of courses including NVQ and BTEC National through Higher National Certificate and Diploma to Foundation and three-year Degree level. The clear illustrations and complementary references to industry Standards combine essential guidance with a resource base for further reading and development of specific topics.


Readership

Further Education students (BTEC National, HNC/HND and Level 3/4 NVQs). Higher Education students following courses containing modules in building services. Professionals in the construction trade.
Contents

Preface
Part 1 cold water supply systems
Part 2 hot water supply systems
Part 3 heating systems
Part 4 fuel characteristics and storage
Part 5 ventilation systems
Part 6 air conditioning
Part 7 drainage systems, sewage treatment and refuse disposal
Part 8 sanitary fitments and appliances: discharge and waste systems
Part 9 gas installation, components and controls
Part 10 electrical supply and installations
Part 11 mechanical conveyors: lifts, escalators and travelators
Part 12 fire prevention and control services
Part 13 security installations and emergency lighting
Part 14 accommodation for building services
Part 15 alternative and renewable energy
Part 16 appendices: glossary of common abbreviations; graphical symbols for pipework; identification of pipework; graphical symbols for electrical installation work; metrication: introduction, background and development; conversion of common imperial units to metric; notation on building services drawings.
Index
Quotes

"Excellent in all aspects, easy to read, good diagrams, suits all levels of learner." - Steve Girking, Hull College, Lecturer, HNC / National Award / National Certificate in Construction

"Excellent range of clear diagrams with informative text. This will be very helpful on our Building Services module and throughout the rest of the foundation degree." - Chris Hughes, Senior Lecturer, Suffolk College

What our readers say:

"Excellent and clear illustrations"
"Should definitely be a part of your reference shelf"
"Easy to use and highly detailed"
"Tried and tested"

Author Information

By Roger Greeno, BA(Hons.), FCIOB, FIPHE, FRSA, Formerly Portsmouth University and Guildford College, UK