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The Passivhaus Handbook: A Practical Guide to Constructing and Retrofitting Buildings for Ultra-Low Energy Performance by Janet Cotterell 9780857840196
RRP: $68.61$51.82'As we move towards the 2016 zero carbon target in house building, Passivhaus construction looks like becoming not just popular in the UK, but commonplace. This is a no-nonsense and engaging introduction on how to do it.' KEVIN MCCLOUD - The... -
The Environmental Design Pocketbook by Sofie Pelsmakers
RRP: $54.89$46.04The 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... -
Building Regulations Pocket Book by Ray Tricker
RRP: $44.58$39.50The only pocket guide to the UK building regulations on the market Succinct, portable, reliable guide to UK Building regulations Essential for anyone involved in building works or renovations in the UKAbout the AuthorRay Tricker is a Senior Consultant... -
The Building Regulations: Explained and Illustrated by Michael J. Billington 9781405195027
RRP: $75.39$68.65Since 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... -
JCT Contract Administration Pocket Book by Andy Atkinson
RRP: $51.44$45.70This 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... -
THE LOFT CONVERSION MANUAL: The Step-By-Step Guide to Designing, Building and Managing a Loft Project by Ian Rock
RRP: $41.15$35.18Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781838463731Author Ian RockFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint HOUSE PublishingPublisher HOUSE Publishing -
Construction Project Manager's Pocket Book by Duncan Cartlidge
RRP: $51.44$45.70The second edition of the Construction Project Manager's Pocket Book maintains its coverage of a broad range of project management skills, from technical expertise to leadership, negotiation, team building and communication. However, this new edition has... -
A Night to Remember: The Classic Bestselling Account of the Sinking of the Titanic by Walter Lord
RRP: $18.85$12.21'There is no danger that Titanic will sink. The boat is unsinkable and nothing but inconvenience will be suffered by the passengers.' - Phillip Franklin, White Star Line Vice-PresidentOn April 15th, 1912, Titanic, the world's largest passenger ship, sank... -
Building Construction Illustrated by Francis D. K. Ching
RRP: $73.67$66.16The #1 visual guide to building construction principles, updated with the latest materials, methods, and systems For over four decades, Building Construction Illustrated has been the leading visual guide to the principles of building construction. Filled... -
Understanding the NEC4 ECC Contract: A Practical Handbook by Kelvin Hughes 9781138499720
RRP: $82.32$72.40As 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... -
Cabins: A Guide to Building Your Own Natural Retreat by David Stiles
RRP: $29.07$19.64This book shows everything you need to know to achieve a DIY-standard retreat - the sort of holiday home you have always dreamed of. The authors describe each step in the process from identifying the land to deciding on and developing plans for a... -
Build Your Own: Use what you have to create what you need by Harrison Gardner
RRP: $34.29$26.21Making, maintaining and mending our own homes is part of what makes us human. It is a skill that was alive and well until just two or three generations ago. Harrison Gardner is a man on a mission to help us rediscover the lost art of building our own... -
Environmental Health and Housing: Issues for Public Health by Jill Stewart
RRP: $65.16$57.26The second edition of Environmental Health and Housing has been completely updated to cover the contemporary issues in public health that have emerged in recent years. With a theory and practice approach to public health, this edition focuses more on... -
Oak–Framed Buildings by Rupert Newman
RRP: $42.87$28.78Oak-framed Buildings is a practical and inspiring guide to their design and construction, written by expert craftsman Rupert Newman. Oak-framed buildings have been with us for centuries and they are here to stay. They are beautiful, durable and... -
The Construction Technology Handbook by Hugh Seaton
RRP: $60.02$38.47Tired of new software that doesn't seem to work in the field? Ready to get your teams up to speed and productive with the latest tools? The Construction Technology Handbook takes a ground up, no jargon look at technology in the construction industry... -
HVAC Engineer's Handbook by F. Porges
RRP: $78.89$68.83In the almost sixty years since the publication of the first edition of HVAC Engineer's Handbook, it has become widely known as a highly useful and definitive reference for HVAC engineers and technicians alike, and those working on domestic hot and cold... -
On-site Construction T Level: Core by Peter Tanner
RRP: $68.61$61.87Tackle the core component of your T Level with this comprehensive resource published in association with City & Guilds.With topic coverage ranging from the principles of construction science and design to workplace relationship management, this book... -
Traditional Brickwork: Construction, Repair and Maintenance by Terrence Lee 9780719841415
RRP: $32.57$26.26Used in the British Isles since its twelfth-century reintroduction into England from the continent, brick remains the most versatile of all building materials, standing as testament to the often-sublime skills employed in its use for construction. Yet,... -
Quantity Surveyor's Pocket Book by Duncan Cartlidge
RRP: $44.58$38.82Covers the impact of Brexit on construction and public procurement Includes new developments in digital construction Renewed focus on ethics in the industry Up-to-date analysis of NRM1, 2 and 3 Latest practice guidance notes and government... -
The City & Guilds Textbook: Plastering for Levels 1 and 2 by Michael Gashe
RRP: $66.90$61.08Build up the skills you'll need for your career with this comprehensive new textbook published in association with City & Guilds and covering the 7908 and 6708 Plastering qualifications at Levels 1 and 2. Topic coverage includes areas such as internal... -
Fundamentals of Construction Claims: A 10-Step Guide for General Contractors, Subcontractors, Architects and Engineers by William J. McConnell
RRP: $162.95$141.96Demystify complicated construction claims with this indispensable guide Given how common complex claims have become in the modern built environment, Fundamentals of Construction Claims: A 9-Step Guide for General Contractors, Subcontractors, Architects... -
Understanding Housing Finance: Meeting Needs and Making Choices by Peter King
RRP: $78.89$68.83One 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... -
Self-Build Manual: How to plan, manage and build the home of your dreams by Ian Rock
RRP: $51.46$37.65This new edition (originally published as the Build Your Own House Manual) explains the entire process of designing and building your own home. Packed with hundreds of colour photos showing real self-build projects taking shape, each chapter is devoted... -
Building Your Own Home 18th Edition by David Snell
RRP: $68.61$51.44Hundreds of thousands of us renovate, convert, extend and improve our homes each year, and one-third of all new detached homes are self-built. If you're looking to build your own home from scratch or work on your existing property, this is the one and... -
Building Pathology: Principles and Practice by David S. Watt 9781405161039
RRP: $101.12$88.27Building pathology provides an interdisciplinary approach to the study of defects and performance in order to develop appropriate remedial and management solutions. It considers how the structure and materials of a building relate to its environment, its... -
Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning by G. F. Hundy 9780750685191
RRP: $102.90$90.95Now in its fourth edition, this respected text delivers a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practice of refrigeration. Clear and straightforward, it is designed for students (NVQ/vocational level) and professional HVAC engineers, including... -
Construction Science and Materials by Surinder Singh Virdi
RRP: $71.96$63.69Construction Science & Materials is designed to cover topics studied at levels 2 5 on Construction HND courses and is also suitable for first year undergraduates on construction courses as well as Building surveying, Architectural Technology and... -
Carpentry and Joinery Book 2 by David R. Bates 9780582426030
RRP: $101.19$96.40Complementing 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... -
Modern Construction Management by F Harris
RRP: $82.25$73.38While the construction process still requires traditional skills, the dynamic nature of construction demands of its managers improved understanding of modern business, production and contractual practices. This well established, core undergraduate... -
Hot Mixed Lime and Traditional Mortars: A Practical Guide to Their Use in Conservation and Repair by Nigel Copsey
RRP: $42.88$34.07Traditional 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,... -
Property Asset Management by Douglas Scarrett
RRP: $75.46$65.94Property asset management requires both day-to-day oversight of rental properties and an ability to maximize the potential of the portfolio through forward thinking and practical planning. Successful property managers must be flexible and proactive... -
The Art Of Japanese Joinery by Kiyosi Seike
RRP: $42.88$28.10Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780834815162Author Kiyosi SeikeFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Weatherhill IncPublisher Shambhala Publications IncWeight(grams) 437gDimensions(mm)... -
The Year-Round Solar Greenhouse: How to Design and Build a Net-Zero Energy Greenhouse by Lindsey Schiller
RRP: $42.87$29.37Fresh, local nutrient-dense fruits vegetables are hard to find in winter in cold climates. Growing warm-weather crops like tomatoes, bananas, avocados, and other perennials is nearly impossible using conventional structures. The solution for millions of... -
Rafter Layout with the Framing Square for School and Home Workshop by Forrest W. Bear
RRP: $6.84$5.54Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780913163023Author Forrest W. BearFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Hobar PublicationsPublisher Hobar PublicationsWeight(grams) 132gDimensions(mm) 279mm... -
Manual of First and Second Fixing Carpentry by Les Goring
RRP: $82.32$73.43Les Goring's book covers all the detailed knowledge required for carrying out first fixing carpentry - such as modern and traditional roofing and fitting and fixing modern and traditional floor joists on new-build sites before plastering or drylining of... -
Introduction to Social Housing by Paul Reeves
RRP: $94.32$81.85The provision and management of social housing for those who are unable to access the housing market is essential to the maintenance of the fabric of society. The social housing industry is vast and still growing. There are very few countries in the... -
Tony Hunt's Structures Notebook by Tony Hunt
RRP: $56.59$50.02The purpose of the Structures Notebook is to explain, in the simplest possible terms, about the structure of 'things', and to demonstrate the fact that everything you see and touch, live in and use, living and man-made, has a structure which is acted... -
Engineering in Plain Sight: An Illustrated Field Guide to the Constructed Environment by Grady Hillhouse
RRP: $58.30$43.62Engineering in Plain Sight is a beautifully illustrated field guide to the infrastructure around us. Engineering in Plain Sight extends the field guide genre from natural phenomena to human-made structures, making them approachable and understandable... -
Plastering: An Encyclopaedia by Brian F. Pegg
RRP: $71.96$63.69This book will serve as an excellent text for NVQ plastering students, whilst its encyclopaedic structure enables the experienced plasterer to select information quickly on finer points when faced with an unfamiliar task. Architects and surveyors will... -
Treasures on Earth: A Good Housekeeping Guide to Churches and Their Contents by Peter Burman
RRP: $149.21$130.26Churches are valuable not only for their significance within Christian religion, but also because of the historic value of the buildings themselves, and the artistic objects, furnishings and decorative features contained within them. This book explains...