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* Appeals to all factions of the construction industry

* Highly illustrative, comprehensive treatment of the subject

* Satisfies all levels of study from technician to technologist (GNVQ to graduate)

* Completely amended and updated


Building Construction Handbook summarizes concisely, in diagrams and brief explanations, all elements of the building process. Practice, techniques and procedures are clearly defined with supplementary references to regulations and relevant standards.


This illustrative approach to construction provides a comprehensive analysis through explicit drawings and text to benefit all members of the construction industry. It is an essential resource for the management, architecture, surveying, the built environment and other related subjects will value it as a course reader, not least for its detailed and extensive coverage of all important aspects of construction technology. This third edition has been amended and updated to acknowledge current building and construction regulations. Where appropriate, it includes reference to the wider ranging European standards. Many new pages have been added to incorporate contemporary practice and elements of structural design.

543 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1988

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September 7, 2013
This is THE book to use for a general construction overview. Brief to the point summary of principles from site set-up to construction. Detailed sketches. Belongs on every contractors bookshelf irrespective of your trade.
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March 29, 2024
Useful beginner material before specializing in one area.
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August 9, 2014
This is a very handy book for anyone who are studying architecture or new to architecture. Students get information about constructions By proving details from walls to roofs. The only downside is some infos are really old and are not in use anymore.
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