Construction

In 1940, the U.S. Army began to standardize the production of vehicles it required to fight a modern war face=Calibri>- including support and medical vehicles. The first deliveries of the 3/4-ton Dodge WC54 ambulance arrived in 1942. Built by Chrysler,...

Principles, Process and Practice of Professional Number Juggling (Volume 1 of the Working Guides to Estimating & Forecasting series) sets the scene of TRACEability and good estimate practice that is followed in the other volumes in this series of five...

Non-value adding activities are otherwise known as 'waste' in the lean construction lexicon. The aim of this collection is to build a common understanding of the role and contribution of value-adding activities in achieving stipulated objectives and...

This is the first book to establish a theoretical framework for commercial management. It argues that managing the contractual and commercial issues of projects - from project inception to completion - is vital in linking operations at the project level...

A veritable cookbook of natural plaster recipes and techniques for beautiful, durable finishes Natural plasters made of clay, lime, and other materials mixed with sand are beautiful building finishes. Fun to work with, low-impact, and allowing...

Coco Chanel lived her own life as a romantic heroine. Fuelled by 19th century literature, she built a life which was partly myth and, partly, factual. She was the fashion designer everyone admired. The business woman whose fortune was impossible to...

All the cost data you need to keep your estimating accurate, competitive and profitable.Do you work on jobs between GBP50 and GBP50,000? Then this book is for you.Specially written for contractors, quantity surveyors and clients carrying out small works,...

Contractual Procedures in the Construction Industry 7th edition aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the subject, and reinforces the changes that are taking place within the construction industry. The book looks at contract law...

Brickwork and Blockwork has been written to assist students studying for the Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying as well as learners who are in employment and working towards NVQ Level 1/2 Trowel Occupations. The contents are based on and clearly mapped to...

This book is the second in a series of volumes that combine conservation philosophy in the built environment with knowledge of traditional materials, and structural and constructional conservation techniques and technology: Understanding Historic...

Bathroom remodeling continues to top the list of the most common remodeling projects. All New Bathroom Ideas that Work contains essential information on all aspects of a bathroom update or complete remodel, from fixtures to lighting and cabinetry to...

Living Buildings celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Donald Insall Associates, the Practice founded by distinguished British architect Donald Insall, a leading exponent in the field of Architectural Conservation. Probably best known for the restoration of...

This is the most current, authoritative and comprehensive book on the entire process of installing wood floors. Wood is the most popular flooring choice among builders and homeowners. Taunton's original wood flooring book has been a bestseller. "Wood...

Farm and Rural Building Conversions provides a detailed record of types of rural buildings and advice for conversion , including retention of period features where appropriate. Sympathetic conversion that ensures this record of rural life is not lost...

Since the spread of classical design and construction amongst the upper echolons of British society in the late seventeenth century, traditional construction methods have largely fallen by the wayside. Centuries later, as the construction industry faces...

Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Patios gets a fresh update with the latest products, even more projects, and all-new photos. With all of the DIY-friendly products for backyard building available today, the only valid excuse not to build your own...

Vacant possession is an element of property law that ensures a property is left in good condition when it changes hands. Every time a property is sold, or if tenants move out of rented property, vacant possession is unavoidable; a vital part of the job...

Structural Timber Design to Eurocode 5 provides practising engineers and specialist contractors with comprehensive, detailed information and in-depth guidance on the design of timber structures based on the common rules and rules for buildings in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780982863206Author Paul N HasluckFormat PaperbackPage Count 608Imprint Tools for Working WoodPublisher Tools for Working WoodWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780882665504Author Charles McRavenFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Storey BooksPublisher Storey BooksWeight(grams) 0g

Hong Kong Public Housing provides the first comprehensive history of one of the most dramatic episodes in the global history of the modern built environment: the vast public housing programme sponsored by successive Hong Kong governments from the 1950s,...

One of the biggest challenges for students of housing is understanding the financial principles which underpin the place of housing in the wider economy. By taking a political economy approach, Peter King's Understanding Housing Finance makes the basic...

Byzantium Triumphant describes in detail the wars of the Byzantine emperors Nicephorus II Phocas, his nephew and assassin John I Tzimiskes, and Basil II. The operations, battles and drama of their various bitter struggles unfold, depicting the new energy...

Economics and Property provides a clear and easy-to-read introduction to any property economics module in a degree leading to a profession in real estate, surveying, construction and related courses in the built environment. It focuses on the core...

The geology of the Thames Valley provides little good building stone, so the towns are made very largely of local brick. Reading is particularly rewarding for the brick-fancier, thanks to the variety of colours available and the inventive patterns that...

This new edition of EIS: Principles of Design, Installation and Maintenance from the highly successful Electrical Installation series covers all the information required to complete the Principles of Design, Installation and Maintenance unit as part of...

Building with wood as an ecologically viable material is a tradition with a long history. In the most typical method, elements are connected by using wood joints which do not require the assistance of adhesives or metal connectors. By looking at several...

Sustainable Design for the Built Environment marks the transition of sustainable design from a specialty service to the mainstream approach for creating a healthy and resilient built environment. This groundbreaking and transformative textbook introduces...

Ugly's Electrical References, 2023 Edition is the gold standard on-the-job reference tool of choice for electrical industry professionals. Offering the most pertinent, up-to-date information used by electricians, including: updated NEC code and table...

Eco House Plans contains more than 300 floor and elevations plans, as well as constructive details of 36 ecological architecture projects. The specific criteria for a project, location, setting, type, morphology and orientation generate protection from...

This new edition of an informative and accessible book guides building surveyors and facilities managers through the key aspects of property maintenance and continues to be of value to both students and practitioners. With the increasing cost of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780956440594Author Gill HackmanFormat HardbackPage Count 320Imprint Folly Books LtdPublisher Folly Books LtdWeight(grams) 1475gDimensions(mm) 260mm * 255mm...

Carpentry and Joinery 2 is the second in a series of three books, which together provide an authoritative and thoroughly practical guide to carpentry and joinery for students following City & Guilds and CITB courses, NVQ candidates, and students working...

Contemporary events have shown that buildings designed to modern day codes need to be able to resist accidental extreme actions such as impact, explosions, weather, chemical and seismic events. This is one of the reasons for the present reviewing of the...

This is the incredible story of a Second World War shoot-out between black and white American soldiers in a quiet Cornish town that ended up putting the special relationship' itself on trial. The subsequent court martial into what tabloids labelled a ...

This new textbook has two main themes. The first is Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) which is the off-site manufacture of a wide spectrum of products, ranging from whole buildings to be transported onto site, down to smaller units or components for...

This practical, user-friendly textbook starts at the beginning of construction projects and makes important connections between stages, accompanied by helpful illustrations and real-life industry examples. Contracts and agreements underpin the whole...

Construction Equipment Management for Engineers, Estimators, and Owners, Second Edition has been extensively rewritten to not only bring it up to date with the state of current practice, but also to serve as a textbook for university courses in...

Ensure successful construction projects through effective project scheduling and control The success of a construction project is dependent on a schedule that is well-defined yet flexible to allow for inevitable delays or changes. Without an effective...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781914083013Author Ian StaffFormat PaperbackPage Count 188Imprint 2QT Limited (Publishing)Publisher 2QT Publishing ServicesWeight(grams) 621gDimensions(mm)...