Construction Technology 1 (Building and Surveying Series) - Softcover

Mike Riley

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9780230203624: Construction Technology 1 (Building and Surveying Series)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0230203620 ISBN 13: 9780230203624
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 2008

Synopsis

Construction Technology 1: House Construction offers a highly accessible introduction to the key stages of domestic house construction from planning to internal finishes. Its student-friendly layout uses detailed figures, photos and case studies from real-life building sites to aid a practical understanding of construction techniques, providing clear step-by-step guidance in learning the basic principles of low-rise residential construction.This textbook is a vital resource for students in construction, property and architecture, BSc and MSc, including any student taking courses in building surveying, quantity surveying, real estate and construction management, as well as those studying at the HNC/HND level.

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From the Back Cover

Construction Technology 1: House Construction is a widely used and popular textbook designed specifically to support the study of domestic house construction at undergraduate degree and HNC/HND level.
 
This fourth edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect new technology and construction methods. Its student-friendly layout and features take you through each step of the building process from planning to internal finishes.

Construction Technology 1: House Construction
· has a clear and accessible text structure for ease of use, with each chapter including definitions of key terms, review tasks and reflective summaries
· features a wealth of case studies drawn from real-life building sites
· includes comparative studies that allow critical evaluation of different build details or design solutions
· with improved figures and new photos, including a plate section of colour photos

A companion website featuring photographs and outline answers to the review tasks can be found at:

About the Author

MIKE RILEY is Director of the School of the Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University, UK ALISON COTGRAVE is Head of Academic Programmes at the School of the Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University, UK

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Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0230203620
ISBN 13 
9780230203624
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
2
Rating
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