The 6th edition of the Building Construction Handbook provides extensive coverage of building construction practice, processes and techniques, representing established procedures as well as those associated with recent amendments to the Building Regulations, British and European Standards and other related references.
This updated and revised edition utilizes a unique approach to providing the information in an organized manner and a highly illustrated and unique visual style. This proven text is a vital learning resource for thousands of building construction students, and an essential reference for professionals. The book covers many aspects of the new and revised Building Regulations and associated Approved Documents as applied to working practice; in particular, construction requirements for conserving and economizing energy and reducing atmospheric pollution (as this relates to Building Regulations Part L – Conservation of fuel and power).
This new edition also develops existing topics, including adaptation of buildings to ensure compatibility for the disabled, further details of masonry construction, applications of steel reinforcement to concrete, steel framed housing principles, sound insulation and additional details of structural glazing. Throughout, reference to supplementary regulations and standards are provided for further reading, and where appropriate, design calculations are included. Online lecture resources are provided, with power point slides available for a selection of topics, featuring essential illustrations for use with presentations and handouts.
The Handbook is an invaluable reference for students and consolidates several years of study material into one comprehensive volume, suitable for a wide range of building and construction courses. This reference is useful for students studying NVQs in Construction and the Built Environment, BTEC Nationals and Higher Nationals in Building Services Engineering, Construction and Civil Engineering, as well as construction related undergraduate degrees (such as Built Environment, Civil Engineering, Building Surveying, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building, Architectural Technology and Facilities Management) and professional examinations. 736 pp.
The sixth edition has been updated and expanded to take into account 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 several colleges of further and higher education, and the University of Portsmouth. He has also examined for City & Guilds, Edexcel, the Chartered Institute of Building and the University of Reading.
Roy Chudley's books on Building Construction have helped thousands of students gain their qualifications and pass exams. He was formerly a Senior Lecturer at Guildford College.
Building Construction Handbook, 6th Edition - Table of Contents:
- Preface.
- Part One - General:
- Part Two - Site Works:
- Part Three - Builders Plant:
- Part Four - Substructure:
- Part Five - Superstructure:
- Part Six - Internal Construction and Finishes:
- Part Seven - Domestic Services:
Building Construction Handbook, 6th Edition
