Building Construction Handbook
Building Construction Handbook by Roy Chudley, published by Butterworth-Heinemann in 2004, is a comprehensive resource spanning 736 pages. This fifth edition summarizes essential elements of building construction practice, techniques, components, and procedures in a highly illustrated and accessible style. It serves as a vital text for building construction students at various levels, including undergraduate courses, and is also a valuable reference for construction professionals.
Readers will find detailed coverage of recent amendments to Building Regulations, including aspects related to structure, moisture resistance, sound passage, energy conservation, and accessibility. The book also addresses new governmental requirements for property sellers, such as property condition surveys and structural defects. With numerous references to British and European Standards, along with supplementary regulations for further reading, this edition is designed to support both students and professionals in the construction field.
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Building Construction Handbook summarises all elements of building construction practice, techniques, components and procedures. Information is presented concisely, in a highly illustrated and accessible style.
This is an essential text for all building construction students up to, and including, undergraduate level. It is an ideal resource for a wide range of courses including: BTEC National, HNC/HND, and Level 3/4 NVQs. The comprehensive coverage and numerous references to the latest Building Regulations, Water Supply Regulations, British and European Standards also makes this book an invaluable reference tool for construction professionals.
The fifth edition consolidates recent amendments to the Building Regulations, including: Part A – Structure; Part C – Site preparation and resistance to moisture; Part E – Resistance to the passage of sound; Part L – Conservation of fuel and power; and Part M – Access to and use of buildings. The new edition also addresses the new governmental requirements for property sellers’ information packs, including property condition surveys, structural defects and remedial measures. Reference to supplementary regulations and standards are provided for further reading and new online lecture resources feature essential illustrations for use with presentations and handouts.
Roger Greeno is a well-known author of construction texts. He has extensive practical and consultancy experience in the industry, in addition to lecturing at Guildford College and the University of Portsmouth. He also examines for City & Guilds, Edexcel and the Chartered Institute of Building.
Roy Chudley’s books on Building Construction have helped many thousands of students gain their qualifications and pass exams. He was formerly a Senior Lecturer at Guildford College.
* Topics presented in a highly visual and easy to understand layout
* Ideal for students on general construction and building courses
* Updated in line with the latest revised Building Regulations
* New website resources available
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