Language: English - ISBN-10: 0415836387 - ISBN-13: 978-0415836388 ...
The Building Construction Handbook is
THE authoritative reference for all construction students and
professionals. Its detailed drawings clearly illustrate the construction
of building elements, and have been an invaluable guide for builders
since 1988. The principles and processes of construction are explained
with the concepts of design included where appropriate. Extensive
coverage of building construction practice, techniques, and regulations
representing both traditional procedures and modern developments are
included to provide the most comprehensive and easy to understand guide
to building construction. This new edition has been updated to
reflect recent changes to the building regulations, as well as new
material on the latest technologies used in domestic construction. Building Construction Handbook is
the essential, easy-to-use resource for undergraduate and vocational
students on a wide range of courses including NVQ and BTEC National,
through to Higher National Certificate and Diploma, to Foundation and
three-year Degree level. It is also a useful practical reference for
building designers, contractors and others engaged in the construction
industry.