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Building Construction Handbook

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: Oxford Butterworth-Heinemann 2008Edition: 7th edDescription: xi, 763p. ill. 24cmISBN:
  • 9780750686228
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 690 $2 18
Partial contents:
General -- Site work -- Builders plant -- Substructure -- Superstructure 1 -- Superstructure 2 -- Internal construction and finishes -- Domestic services
Summary: This book is is a detailed reference of construction building elements. The principles and processes of building construction practice are explained by giving drawings and clearly presented in plain language. This edition includes updated information on green building issues, sustainable construction and energy conservation.

General -- Site work -- Builders plant -- Substructure -- Superstructure 1 -- Superstructure 2 -- Internal construction and finishes -- Domestic services

This book is is a detailed reference of construction building elements. The principles and processes of building construction practice are explained by giving drawings and clearly presented in plain language. This edition includes updated information on green building issues, sustainable construction and energy conservation.