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Construction is the country's single largest manufacturing industry. However, it is a sector that lacks benchmarks against which to gauge performance. This modern thinking intends to provide insight to construction productivity improvement. Taking cues...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780867186451Author Leon RogersFormat PaperbackPage Count 280Imprint BuilderBooksPublisher BuilderBooksWeight(grams) 576gDimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm * 18mm

Structural Timber Design Timber construction has been one of the most innovative areas of the building industry for several years. The speed with which new products are introduced into practical application is almost breathtaking compared to the other...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780133579956Author NCCERFormat PaperbackPage Count 52Imprint PearsonPublisher Pearson Education (US)Weight(grams) 181gDimensions(mm) 10mm * 10mm * 10mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781609712433Author Mometrix Workplace Aptitude Test TeamFormat PaperbackPage Count 148Imprint Mometrix Media LLCPublisher Mometrix Media LLCWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781609713508Author Chst Exam Secrets Test PrepFormat PaperbackPage Count 229Imprint Mometrix Media LLCPublisher Mometrix Media LLCWeight(grams)...

This exceptionally produced trainee guide features a highly illustrated design, technical hints and tips from industry experts, review questions and a whole lot more! Key content includes: Introduction to Project Management, Safety, Interpersonal Skills,...

This third book in a series of three dealing with building physics and its application, looks to the impact a performance requirements linked approach has on building design and construction. It starts with a resumption of what's expected from buildings,...

Performance-Based Building Design This third book in a series of three dealing with building physics and its application, looks to the impact a performance requirements linked approach has on building design and construction. It starts with a resumption...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781602230194Author Eb RiceFormat PaperbackPage Count 100Imprint University of Alaska PressPublisher University of Alaska PressDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm *...

From the book's Foreword by Trevor Mole, Managing Director, Property Tectonics; President of the European Association of Building Surveyors and Construction Experts: 'Shu-Ling and Martin have built on their research work and that of others to produce an...

Written for small builders and tradesmen such as bricklayers and carpenters, as well as householders wanting to provide more space and enhanced living conditions without the substantial cost of moving house. While there are many books that deal with the...

Earthquake Design Practice for Buildings covers the main principles and design rules that are used to design buildings to resist the effect of earthquakes. It offers comprehensive, practical and easy to read advice on the technical issues that have to be...

Building care encompasses everything from maintenance of a building to energy conservation and range of approaches, including the effects on design. A range of approaches to looking after buildings and their users is covered in this book. The rationale...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780470614969Author Jerald L. RoundsFormat HardbackPage Count 464Imprint R.S. Means Company LtdPublisher R.S. Means Company LtdWeight(grams)...

Federal Construction Law for Construction Professionals Any firm intent on benefitting from the boom in federal government construction contracts must navigate an increasingly complicated and demanding set of laws, regulations, and practices that govern...

For thousands of years, the underground has provided humans refuge, useful resources, physical support for surface structures, and a place for spiritual or artistic expression. More recently, many urban services have been placed underground. Over this...

The design, construction, operation, and retrofit of buildings is evolving in response to ever-increasing knowledge about the impact of indoor environments on people and the impact of buildings on the environment. Research has shown that the quality of...

Construction productivity-how well, how quickly, and at what cost buildings and infrastructure can be constructed-directly affects prices for homes and consumer goods and the robustness of the national economy. Industry analysts differ on whether...

Most of the instruments now used for materials research are too complex and expensive for individual investigators to own, operate, and maintain them. Consequently, they have become increasingly consolidated into multi-user, small to midsized research...

Building automation systems and digital technologies are highly relevant for the environmental and energy performance of buildings. However, a clear gap remains between architectural engineering and the use of such technologies. Building Automation and...

Get the updated industry standard for a new age of construction! For more than fifty years, Olin's Construction has been the cornerstone reference in the field for architecture and construction professionals and students. This new edition is an...

Written from the practitioner's perspective, this book is designed as a companion for engineers who are working in the field and faced with various problems related to pressure vessels and stacks, such as: modification, retrofitting existing pressure...

Construction planning techniques, technology, and applications-fully updated for the latest advancesThis thoroughly revised guide covers the fundamentals of construction equipment, machinery utilization, and production estimating. You will learn about...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789888528608Author Ray K. L. SuFormat PaperbackPage Count 116Imprint Hong Kong University PressPublisher Hong Kong University PressDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

An authoritative textbook on construction management offering a clear model for understanding theoretical aspects. The construction industry has become a truly global network of interconnected stakeholders making demands which require the involvement of...

Most construction projects are large and costly. Collaborative working involves two or more stakeholders sharing their efforts and resources to complete the project more effectively and efficiently.Collaborative, integrative and multi-disciplinary teams...

Management of Off-highway Plant and Equipment provides a working knowledge of plant management for today's engineers, managers and students, and explains concisely and clearly the factors to be considered during investment in, and management of,...

Textile reinforced concrete (TRC) has emerged in recent years as an attractive new high performance cement-based composite. Textiles can significantly improve the mechanical behavior of cement matrices under static and dynamic conditions, and give...

A core task of engineers is to analyse energy related problems. The analytical treatment is usually based on principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer, but is increasingly being handled computationally.This unique resource presents...

The role of designers has traditionally been to design a building so that it conforms to accepted local building codes. The safety of workers is left up to the contractor building the designs. Research shows, however, that designers can have an...

The ever-increasing traffic demands, coupled with deteriorating condition of bridge structures, present great challenges for maintaining a healthy transportation network. The challenges encompass a wide range of economic, environmental, and social...

The Global Collaboration initiatives related in this book are examples of how educators have experimented with different mechanisms to provide science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education programmes through information and...

Valuing People in Construction provides contemporary perspectives on the 'glue' that binds the construction process together; people. The book addresses people issues in the construction industry where behavioural outcomes impact upon business and...

Risk-based engineering is essential for the efficient asset management and safe operation of bridges. A risk-based asset management strategy couples risk management, standard work, reliability-based inspection and structural analysis, and condition-based...

Maintaining bridges in good condition has extended service life and proven to be more cost effective than allowing degradation to advance, necessitating costlier bridge rehabilitation or replacement projects. Preventive maintenance is therefore an...

Originally published by the Danish Standards Institute, this guide to the EN 1504 standards addresses the principles, methods, and the choice of repair materials and systems for the rehabilitation of damaged concrete structures.The standards not only...

A guide to tackling the problems experienced in a project of this nature relevant to planning and building control procedures.Book InformationISBN 9781138408944Author Andrew R. WilliamsFormat HardbackImprint RoutledgePublisher Taylor & Francis...

The outcome of a fire review can greatly impact the internal fire and life safety features, as well as the architectural design of a building. An insider's guide for both novice and expert, Fire Protection Approaches in Site Plan Review provides the...

Managing Change in Construction Projects: a knowledge-based approach offers a new perspective on construction project change by viewing the process of change management as a knowledge-intensive activity, where team members bring their tacit and explicit...