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A sleeker, more comprehensive approach to construction projects BIM and Construction Management, Second Edition is a complete integration guide, featuring practical advice, project tested methods and workflows, and tutorials for implementing Building...

NEC3 Practical Solutions navigates the contractual issues faced by users of the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC). Based on real queries posed to the NEC Users' Group Helpdesk, this concise reference guide is a helpful problem-solving...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781118749845Author USGFormat PaperbackPage Count 576Imprint R.S. Means Company LtdPublisher R.S. Means Company LtdWeight(grams) 635gDimensions(mm) 213mm *...

The book is concerned with design of cold-formed steel structures in building based on the Eurocode 3 package, particularly on EN 1993-1-3. It contains the essentials of theoretical background and design rules for cold-formed steel sections and sheeting,...

Automated vehicles are set to transform the world. Automated driving vehicles are here already and undergoing serious testing in several countries around the world. This book explains the technologies in language that is easy to understand and accessible...

This unique A-Z guide to central heating wiring systems provides a comprehensive reference manual for hundreds of items of heating and control equipment, making it an indispensable handbook for electricians and installers across the country. The book...

Adjudication has been the main means of settling construction disputes since it was first introduced by the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, and a substantial body of case law has now built up. This book established itself as the...

Pre-contract Studies: Development Economics, Tendering and Estimating provides a comprehensive introduction to the property development process, with an emphasis on the financial analysis of projects in the context of development values and construction...

A companion publication to Asset Management, International Case Studies in Asset Management will help companies and professionals develop and support the teaching and learning of best practices in this field. The book presents 32 case studies which...

Design practice in offshore geotechnical engineering has grown out of onshore practice, but the two application areas have tended to diverge over the last thirty years, driven partly by the scale of the foundation and anchoring elements used offshore,...

The guide that explores how procurement and contracts can create an integrated team while improving value, economy, quality and client satisfaction Collaborative Construction Procurement and Improved Value provides an important guide for project...

Structured in the form of a dichotomous key, comparable to those widely used in botany, the mineral key provides an efficient and systematic approach to identifying rock-forming minerals in thin-section. This unique approach covers 150+ of the most...

A compelling new look at the principal features of the Midlands and border canals and the people who built them. This fascinating book delves into the forgotten history of the Midland and border canal infrastructure, including the Grand Union,...

This definitive guide covers the design and application of absorbers and diffusers in acoustics. Surface diffusion is a relatively young subject area, and diffuser design, application and characterisation are often not well understood. Although there is...

This book is intended as an introduction to classical water wave theory for the college senior or first year graduate student. The material is self-contained; almost all mathematical and engineering concepts are presented or derived in the text, thus...

Motorsport is not just about the spectacle of some of the world's most popular and famous sporting events - it also plays a crucial role in developing new techniques and technologies. Each unit in the IMI and EAL level 2 courses are covered in full, and...

This book provides practical and buildable solutions for the design of foundations for housing and other low-rise buildings, especially those on abnormal or poor ground. A wealth of expert information and advice is brought together dealing with the key...

By use of checklists, this book provides a practical tool for the building specifier. This new edition features changes to specification classifications (resulting from revisions to the Common Arrangement and SMM7) and the latest British Standards and...

sectors including offices, retail and manufacturing. It explains the facilities manager's role in incorporating sustainability into the whole life-cycle of a building - from initial briefing to final disposal. The book takes a structured approach: *...

NEC4: A Guide for Better Delivery of Projects in the Building Sector is a practical guide to the effective use of the NEC suite of contracts on building projects. Written for an international readership, the book gives an overview of the NEC4 Suite of...

An update of a classic textbook covering a core subject taught on most civil engineering courses. Civil Engineering Hydraulics, 6th edition contains substantial worked example sections with an online solutions manual. This classic text provides a...

Transition Engineering: Building a Sustainable Future examines new strategies emerging in response to the mega-issues of global climate change, decline in world oil supply, scarcity of key industrial minerals, and local environmental constraints. These...

Late antique architecture.Procopius, born at Caesarea in Palestine late in the fifth century, became a lawyer. In AD 527 he was made legal adviser and secretary of Belisarius, commander against the Persians, and went with Belisarius again in 533 ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780727761439Author Chris LloydFormat PaperbackPage Count 264Imprint ICE PublishingPublisher ICE Publishing

The Railway Metropolis describes the fascinating story of how planners, politicians and developers have shaped London's railways. Focusing on the new lines that have been added since 1980, the author considers the reasons why they were built, whether...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780727760968Author Barry TrebesFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint ICE PublishingPublisher ICE Publishing

Structural Design for Fire Safety, 2nd edition Andrew H. Buchanan, University of Canterbury, New Zealand Anthony K. Abu, University of Canterbury, New Zealand A practical and informative guide to structural fire engineering This book presents a...

Procurement and Contract Strategies for Construction is a detailed guide to the key steps in the procurement process and the decisions which need to be made in order to create an effective procurement and contract strategy (PCS). PCS is a fundamental...

Independent, practical guidance on the structural design of polymer composites is provided for the first time in this book. Structural designers familiar with design of conventional structural materials such as steel and concrete will be able to use it...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486824116Author Nilso. MyklestadFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

First Published in 2017. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an Informa company.Book InformationISBN 9781138272842Author Alec NashFormat PaperbackPage Count 244Imprint RoutledgePublisher Taylor & Francis LtdWeight(grams) 449g

The first history of the Institution of Civil Engineers to be illustrated in colour looks at the development of the profession over nearly 200 years and includes biographies of some of the greatest engineers who made these changes possible, charting the...

Books about construction contracts tend to be dense and wordy, but what most architects, quantity surveyors, project managers, builders and employers are looking for is an easily navigable, simple guide to using a contract, written in plain language. The...

The fully revised fourth edition of this successful textbook fills a void which will arise when British designers start using the European steel code EC3 instead of the current steel code BS5950. The principal feature of the forth edition is the...

Complementing Book 1of the same title, this text takes the student up to the City and Guilds full Craft Certificate level. All aspects of the course are dealt with, along with the associated scientific background, mathematical calculations and drawings...

Introduction to Laser Science and Engineering provides a modern resource for a first course in lasers for both students and professionals. Starting from simple descriptions, this text builds upon them to give a detailed modern physical understanding of...

Environmental Impact Assessment Handbook, Third edition offers a comprehensive practical guide to the requirements of environmental impact assessment (EIA) in accordance with UK regulations. Explaining the EIA process and legal procedures in a clear and...

Delay and Disruption Claims in Construction, Third edition is a concise practical guide to the process of delay and disruption presentation and evaluation of claims. The book covers the basics of contract law, breaches of contract, delay and disruption,...

This highly illustrated manual provides practical guidance on structural steelwork detailing. It: * describes the common structural shapes in use and how they are joined to form members and complete structures * explains detailing practice and...

A blended learning approach to automotive engineering at foundation levelUsed alongside the ATT Training online learning resources, this textbook covers everything that students need to learn in order to pass Introduction to Motor Vehicle Engineering...