Construction

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780854420049Author W.E. GrayFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint Stobart Davies LtdPublisher Stobart Davies Ltd

Goss's Roofing Ready Reckoner provides cutting angle and lengths for traditional 'cut' roofs and design tables for timber sizing, based on BS5268 'Structural use of timber' and now including a comparison of timber sizes using Eurocode 5 'Design of Timber...

Ensure your learners have the knowledge and skills to start a successful career in the construction industry, with this comprehensive new textbook published in association with City & Guilds for the legacy 6706, new 7906 and new Apprenticeship standard...

This book is quite simply about contract administration using the JCT contracts. The key features of the new and updated edition continue to be its brevity, readability and relevance to everyday practice. It provides a succinct guide written from the...

As usage of the NEC family of contracts continues to grow worldwide, so does the importance of understanding its clauses and nuances to everyone working in the built environment. Understanding the NEC4 ECC Contract uses plain English to lead the reader...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780727763518Author Eshrar Latif, Rachel Bevan, Tom WoolleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint ICE PublishingPublisher ICE Publishing

Produced specifically for City & Guilds and EAL courses Fully up to date with the 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations Amendments. Written by an engineering training consultant, supported with colour diagrams, examples and key dataAbout the AuthorBrian...

This hugely informative and wide-ranging analysis on the management of projects, past, present and future, is written both for practitioners and scholars. Beginning with a history of the discipline s development, Reconstructing Project Management...

This new edition of the popular handbook is a practical companion for Clerks of Works, Site Inspectors and anyone with the responsibility of managing construction works on site. Clerk of Works and Site Inspector Handbook, 2018 edition the book explains...

Ideal for learning at home, Vocabulary Ninja Workbook for Ages 10-11 encourages children to supercharge their skills and become Grand Masters of vocabulary! Created by Andrew Jennings (@VocabularyNinja), the bestselling author of Write Like a Ninja,...

You're now responsible for a programme, or you've got a portfolio to manage? Where do you start? Right here!Projects are not simply the bread and butter of an organisation. Form them into programmes or portfolios and they can be prioritised and...

The carbon emissions generated by concrete and steel construction are well-known. Why then are we not using more carbon-friendly building materials? In a passionate and compelling argument Paul Brannen advocates the use of timber in buildings wherever...

Building a Garage is a practical, step-by-step guide which covers all aspects of building a garage from the planning and design stage through to construction and completion. Whether you would like to build a garage yourself or employ a builder, whether...

Provides a concise text addressing the key issues and principles central to the practice of building surveyingDeciphers and prioritises the legislative, descriptive and advisory material available to practitionersProvides fundamental, under-pinning,...

Very few books explore the problems which are particular to the relationship between Specialist Contractors and the Main Contractor, or Clients with whom they are in contract. Fewer still provide solutions in such a down to earth no-nonsense way as The...

As an industrial process, construction is unique. The procurement processes used to achieve the successful completion of built assets requires a different approach to that adopted in most other industries, due to the design of buildings being bespoke and...

A comprehensive practical manual for professionals and self-builders, this innovative book explains the many benefits of building with hempcrete. Hempcrete is a building material with excellent, environmentally friendly properties. It's made from...

Help lay successful foundations for a career in the construction industry with this comprehensive new textbook, published in association with City & Guilds for the qualifications at Levels 2 and 3.- Study with confidence, using the most up-to-date...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781870736244Author Stefan SzczelkunFormat PaperbackPage Count 54Imprint Routine Art Co an imprint of Working PressPublisher Working PressWeight(grams)...

PRACTICAL GUIDE TO DIAGNOSING STRUCTURAL MOVEMENT IN BUILDINGS Concise and readable practitioner focused guide to diagnosing the causes of cracks and movement in buildings The expanded and updated Second Edition of Practical Guide to Diagnosing...

Understand the core competencies of gas installation with this accessible textbook Gas operatives in the UK must be Gas Safe registered, suitably qualified and assessed as competent in the aspect of gas work that they wish to undertake. Qualification is...

Rustic and charming or stately and proud, a well-built stone wall can add personality and beauty to your property. John Vivian's lively approach and step-by-step instructions encourage you to transform a pile of rocks into an enduring landscape feature...

The definitive guide to measurement and estimating using NRM1, written by the author of NRM1 The 'RICS New rules of measurement: Order of cost estimating and cost planning of capital building works' (referred to as NRM1) is the cornerstone of good cost...

The 4th edition of Plumbing continues to provide the definitive single volume text on plumbing, heating and gas installation work, ideal for students working towards their Diploma in plumbing or NVQ/SVQ at levels 2 and 3. Highly illustrated and easy to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913071615Author Ian StaffFormat PaperbackPage Count 242Imprint 2QT Limited (Publishing)Publisher 2QT Publishing ServicesWeight(grams) 789gDimensions(mm)...

A true magnum opus, Cecil A. Hewett's English Historic Carpentry appeals to every type of architectural historian, from the connoisseur of cathedrals to the vernacular 'barn and cottage' enthusiast. It also offers practical insight into the structure and...

This new edition of the classic quantity surveying textbook retains its basic structure but has been thoroughly updated to reflect recent changes in the industry, especially in procurement. Although over the last 20 years a number of new procurement...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781527290242Author Elliott MusicFootballFatherhoodFormat HardbackImprint MusicFootballFatherhoodPublisher MusicFootballFatherhood

The Environmental Design Pocketbook 2nd ed places the information you need for sustainable, low energy building design at your fingertips. Packed with diagrams, tools and tips, it cuts through the complex mass of technical data and legislation that...

Since publication of the first edition in 1976, The Building Regulations: Explained and Illustrated has provided a detailed, authoritative, highly illustrated and accessible guide to the regulations that must be adhered to when constructing, altering or...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780941936484Author George CollingsFormat PaperbackPage Count 126Imprint Linden Publishing Co IncPublisher Linden Publishing Co IncDimensions(mm) 279mm *...

Tried and trusted Heinemann format breaks down theory into manageable sections, with accessible language so learners don't get bogged down. New multiple-choice questions at the end of each chapter prepare learners for the format and content of the GOLA...

This book explains the nature of dampness in buildings, how to diagnose a dampness problem before it gets out of hand and how to deal with it. It covers the problems of rising dampness and condensation (and how to distinguish them), which are generally...

This new Routledge Pocket Book provides a user-friendly guide to the latest amendments to the 18th Edition of IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671:2018). This Pocket Book contains topic-based chapters that link areas of working practice with the specifics of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780941936866Author Malcolm TibbettsFormat PaperbackPage Count 184Imprint Linden Publishing Co IncPublisher Linden Publishing Co IncDimensions(mm) 279mm *...

Lay the foundation for a career as a bricklayer with this highly illustrated and accessible book published in association with City & Guilds.Suitable for the 6705 Diploma, as well as other Level 1 bricklaying qualifications, the book covers everything...

This popular guide clarifies the requirements for inspection and testing, explaining in clear language those parts of the IET Wiring Regulations that most need simplifying. In addition to the descriptive and diagrammatic test methods that are required,...

Traditional mortars are eminently workable, effectively porous, economic in use and appropriately durable. Used in buildings for thousands of years, these materials are ideal for repair and conservation work. Unlike cement or modern hydraulic lime,...

Scenic Construction for the Stage is a comprehensive guide to the practical processes involved in constructing scenery for the theatre. Offering key insight into the role of the scenic carpenter, Mark Tweed details the progression from interpreting...

How to Build Dry-Stacked Stone Walls shows how to build a wall using the traditional method of dry stone masonry in which carefully selected stones are properly stacked and held together without mortar. As well as being beautiful, a dry stone wall is...