Previous ed.: 1999.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 624-625) and index.

The authors provide a comprehensive and practical presentation to many aspects of construction practice, as applied to buildings for industrial and commercial purposes. The book covers site works, plant and equipment, substructure, demolition and temporary work, and much more. Key features:Clear, concise text, supplemented with comprehensive illustrations.Includes references to current Building and Construction Regulations, British and European Standards. New chapter on Access and Facilities for the Disabled, as applied to industrial and commercial buildings. Updated information on the aspects of higher energy efficient standards. Considers construction processes and procedures to include site works, plant and equipment, sub-structures and temporary work, superstructure, demolition, framed buildings, fire protection and means for escape, formwork, pre-stressing, internal components and external works. New illustrations added and existing illustrations updated to reflect established techniques. Recommended for students on higher education certificate, diploma and degree courses in all construction and building related programmes of study.Author info:Roy Chudley was formerly senior lecturer in building technology at Guildford College of Technology. Roger Greeno is a consultant, examiner and established author of many construction papers and publications.

Also available in printed form ISBN 9780132019859

Electronic reproduction. Askews and Holts. Mode of access: World Wide Web.