TY - BOOK AU - Chudley,R. AU - Greeno,Roger ED - Askews & Holts TI - Building construction handbook SN - 9781315780320 (e-book) AV - TH151 .C52 2014 PY - 2014/// CY - London PB - Routledge KW - Building KW - Handbooks, manuals, etc KW - Construction industry KW - House and Home KW - ukslc KW - Home & house maintenance KW - thema KW - Electronic books KW - lcsh N1 - Previous edition: 2013; Includes index; Electronic reproduction; Askews and Holts; Mode of access: World Wide Web N2 - This handbook provides extensive coverage of building construction practice, processes and techniques, representing both traditional procedures and modern developments. It has been revised and updated to take into account changes in standards and regulations, and developments in industry practice; 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 UR - http://www.vlebooks.com/vleweb/product/openreader?id=BradfordC&isbn=9781315780320 ER -