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The Soiling and Cleaning of Building Facades by L.G.W. Verhoef 9780367451233
RRP: £58.99£51.08The report of a comprehensive investigation by RILEM which examines all aspects of the cleaning of facades, subject to soiling by both biological and non-biological agencies. The contributors are international authorities working in this field giving... -
Post-Tensioned Concrete Floors by Martin Williams 9780367401757
RRP: £61.99£53.61Post-tensioning is the most versatile form of pre-stressing, a technique which enables engineers to make the most effective use of the material properties of concrete, and so to design structural elements which are strong, slender and efficient. Design... -
Fire Engineering and Emergency Planning: Research and applications by R. Barham 9780367401450
RRP: £61.99£53.61Protection against fire and prevention of explosion is vital in a modern industrial economy. This published proceedings of the First European Conference on Fire Engineering and Emergency Planning provides an authoritative base of materials covering the... -
Residential Open Building by Stephen H. Kendall 9780367398989
RRP: £61.99£53.61Residential Open Building, the result of a CIB Task Group 'Open Building Implementation', provides a state-of-the-art review of open building, fundamental principles, recent developments, and international coverage of current projects on both the public... -
Repair of Concrete Structures to EN 1504 by Dansk Standard 9780367394097
RRP: £61.99£53.61Originally 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... -
Construction Quality and Quality Standards: The European perspective by George Atkinson 9780367401658
RRP: £61.99£53.61Quality is a vital issue to be addressed by all constuction professionals working in Europe today. This book provides clear, concise guidance to the making and use of codes, regulations and technical specifications in Europe.Book InformationISBN... -
Management of Deteriorating Concrete Structures by George Somerville 9780367387389
RRP: £61.99£53.61Demolishing and rebuilding is becoming less and less of an option, and developing trends such as the growth of PFI are directing attention to whole life costing. With the relentless drive towards greater sustainability, proper asset management of the... -
Understanding Structural Engineering: From Theory to Practice by Wai-Fah Chen 9780367382735
RRP: £61.99£53.61In our world of seemingly unlimited computing, numerous analytical approaches to the estimation of stress, strain, and displacement-including analytical, numerical, physical, and analog techniques-have greatly advanced the practice of engineering... -
Transient Free Surface Flows in Building Drainage Systems by John Swaffield 9780367377809
RRP: £61.99£53.61Climate change will present a series of challenges to engineers concerned with the provision of both building internal appliance drainage networks and rainwater systems within the building boundary, generally identified as the connection to the sewer... -
CPD in the Built Environment by Greg Watts 9780367372149
RRP: £120.00£103.61The aim of this book is to provide a single source of information to support Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in the Built Environment sector. The book offers a comprehensive introduction to the concept of Continuing Professional... -
Rapid Load Testing on Piles by Paul Holscher 9780367386290
RRP: £61.99£53.61To obtain data about the stiffness and bearing capacity of a foundation pile, the Rapid Load Test could be an effective and economic alternative for a static load test. In order to judge this, the influence of rate effects in clay and pore water... -
Precast Concrete: Materials, Manufacture, Properties and Usage, Second Edition by Maurice Levitt 9780367864033
RRP: £58.99£51.08This general treatise on precast concrete reflects Maurice Levitt's extensive experience in the construction industry and as a researcher and consultant. It gives detailed coverage of the subject from the material's properties through its manufacture and... -
The Soft Power of Construction Contracting Organisations by Sai On Cheung 9780367377830
RRP: £61.99£53.61Across the AEC industry, the non-technical skills possessed by organisations are key to their overall performance. In this study, the particular importance of optimising the so-called "soft power" of organisations, is addressed. Things like... -
Load Testing of Bridges: Current Practice and Diagnostic Load Testing by Eva O.L. Lantsoght 9780367210823
RRP: £120.00£104.01Load Testing of Bridges, featuring contributions from almost fifty authors from around the world across two interrelated volumes, deals with the practical aspects, the scientific developments, and the international views on the topic of load testing of... -
Elementary Structural Analysis and Design of Buildings: A Guide for Practicing Engineers and Students by Dominick R. Pilla 9780367028046
RRP: £41.99£36.75This overview of the analysis and design of buildings runs from basic principles and elementary structural analysis to the selection of structural systems and materials, and on to foundations and retaining structures. It presents a variety of approaches... -
A Practical Guide to Single Storey House Extensions by Andrew R. Williams 9781138408944
RRP: £53.99£46.87A 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... -
Building Materials by Ravi Kumar Sharma 9789386768667
RRP: £28.95£28.35Building Materials imparts in-depth knowledge to the students about the subject. It deals with all the relevant information regarding Stones, Bricks and Tiles, Lime, Cement, Aggregates, Mortar and Concrete, Timber, Metals, Paint and Varnish, Bituminous... -
Practical Concrete Mix Design by Avijit Chaubey 9780367249496
RRP: £125.00£107.86Practical Concrete Mix Design has been compiled to help readers understand the concrete mix design methodology, including formulas and tables involved in the pertinent steps. This book helps engineers understand the mix design procedure, through... -
Fire Protection Approaches in Site Plan Review by Mohammad Nabeel Waseem 9781498741781
RRP: £91.99£79.80The 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 by Sepani Senaratne 9781444335156
£99.81Managing 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... -
Post-Disaster Reconstruction of the Built Environment: Rebuilding for Resilience by Dilanthi Amaratunga 9781444333565
RRP: £99.95£86.97Disasters threaten all parts of the world and they appear to be increasing in frequency, scale and intensity. Despite huge improvements in the emergency response, permanent reconstruction is often uncoordinated, inefficiently managed and slow to begin... -
Brickwork and Blockwork by Joseph Durkin 9781405199773
RRP: £34.95£31.23Brickwork 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... -
Building on Knowledge: Developing Expertise, Creativity and Intellectual Capital in the Construction Professions by David Bartholomew 9781405147095
RRP: £82.95£72.52This guide shows design practices and other construction professionals how to manage knowledge successfully. It explains how to develop and implement a knowledge management strategy, and how to avoid the pitfalls, focusing on the techniques of learning... -
Corporate Strategy in Construction: Understanding Today's Theory and Practice by Steven McCabe 9781405159128
RRP: £63.95£55.68This book draws together the main elements of strategic management theory and considers their relevance to contemporary practice in construction. It helps students understand what corporate strategy involves and how it is possible to develop a proactive... -
Improving Healthcare through Built Environment Infrastructure by Mike Kagioglou 9781405158657
RRP: £94.95£82.72From the Foreword by Rob Smith, Director of Estates and Facilities (NHS England), Department of Health The built environment for the delivery of Healthcare will continue to change as it responds to new technologies and modalities of care, different... -
Collaborative Relationships in Construction: Developing Frameworks and Networks by Hedley Smyth 9781405180412
RRP: £105.95£92.07The latest research is presented here on both contractual and conceptual collaborative practices in construction. The editors identify common problems faced by the industry and draw out practical implications. Construction projects are increasingly run... -
Virtual Futures for Design, Construction and Procurement by Peter S. Brandon 9781405170246
RRP: £118.95£103.12This book brings together some of the best practitioners and thinkers from around the world to discuss the likely future of information and communication technologies for the construction industry. It addresses a range of innovative developments, state... -
Knowledge Management in Construction by Chimay J. Anumba 9781405129725
RRP: £107.95£93.77A key problem facing the construction industry is that all work is done by transient project teams, and in the past there has been no structured approach to learning from projects once they are completed. Now, though, the industry is adapting concepts of... -
Construction Innovation and Process Improvement by Akintola Akintoye 9781405156486
RRP: £91.95£80.77Innovation in construction is essential for growth. The industry strives to remain competitive using a variety of approaches and needs to engage structured initiatives linked to proven innovation concepts, techniques and applications. Even in mature... -
Performance Measurement for Construction Profitability by Clive Thomas Cain 9781405114622
RRP: £89.95£78.07Performance measurement is the mechanism by which firms inform themselves of their true performance and locate unnecessary costs through the supply chain. These can then be converted into substantially higher profits in a carefully targeted improvement... -
Eco-Design of Buildings and Infrastructure: Developments in the Period 2016–2020 by Bruno Peuportier 9780367557713
RRP: £71.99£62.45The Chair Eco-design of buildings and infrastructure, a partnership between three engineering colleges (MINES ParisTech, Ecole des Ponts ParisTech and AgroParisTech) and the VINCI group, aims to create measurement and simulation tools which integrate all... -
Organisational Ethics in the Built Environment by Jason Challender 9781394186242
RRP: £99.00£86.16Organisational Ethics in the Built Environment A comprehensive analysis of the critical role played by ethics in construction organisations, and a toolkit for implementing a strong ethical culture In Organisational Ethics in the Built Environment,... -
Automation in Construction toward Resilience: Robotics, Smart Materials and Intelligent Systems by Ehsan Noroozinejad Farsangi 9781032350868
RRP: £92.99£81.64Examines Building Information Management systems, allowing on-site execution of construction more efficient, and for project teams to eliminate mistakes and better coordinate the workforce. Presents the latest information on the automation of modular... -
Practical Civil Engineering by P.K. Jayasree 9780367644420
RRP: £59.99£52.93The book provides primary information about civil engineering to both a civil and non-civil engineering audience in areas such as construction management, estate management, and building. Basic civil engineering topics like surveying, building materials,... -
Engineering Aspects of Howrah Bridge at Kolkata (1943) by Amitabha Ghoshal 9780367544799
RRP: £21.99£19.34Howrah Bridge is an iconic engineering structure of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) and is in excellent condition after 78 years of extensive use. The bridge is a balanced cantilever structure, has a central span of 457 meters, used 26,500 tons of high-grade... -
Alkali Activated Fly Ash: Blast Furnace Slag Composites by Kushal Ghosh 9780367535551
RRP: £56.99£49.41This book covers relevant synthesizing parameters, their interactions, and advantages of blending fly ash and blast furnace slag as source material, their relationship with mechanical properties and microstructure including guidelines to produce an... -
Tropical Urban Heat Islands: Climate, Buildings and Greenery by Nyuk Hien Wong 9781138993884
RRP: £45.99£40.13Conventional air conditioning is not a sustainable solution to the challenge of a hot or humid climate. The climate problem is compounded in so-called Urban Heat Islands, urban areas where the air can be 3-5 DegreesC hotter than its surrounding areas and... -
Innovation in Small Construction Firms by Peter Barrett 9781138992504
RRP: £43.99£38.44Innovation in Small Construction Firms promotes the benefits of innovation, and stimulate innovation capability within and between small and medium sized (SMEs) construction firms in an effort to bring in a new 'can innovate, should innovate, want to... -
Performance Improvement in Construction Management by Brian Atkin 9781138978188
RRP: £43.99£38.84Novel research in construction management is often distant from existing practice. This collection of reviews serves to bridge this gap under three major themes: innovation, organisation and human behaviour, and methods and tools. It outlines a... -
Environmental Management in Construction: A Quantitative Approach by Heng Li 9781138968899
RRP: £43.99£38.44Demands on the construction industry are changing, and it is now virtually essential for environmental management to be considered at all stages of a project. Many construction managers are finding a quantitative approach useful, and this book outlines...