Building Construction Handbook - Softcover

Chudley R

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0750637536 ISBN 13: 9780750637534

Publisher: BUTTERWORTH-HEINEMANN LTD, 1998

Synopsis

'Building Construction Handbook' summarises concisely, in diagrams and brief explanations, all the basic building processes and techniques and the regulations that govern them. This practical approach - as familiar as the construction drawing and detail - makes it ideal for any builder. Every building contractor - every site manager, technician and craftsman - will find this handbook a mine of easily accessible information. Students of building construction, architecture, surveying and allied subjects will also value its comprehensive but detailed coverage of all essential aspects of construction works. The second edition has been updated in line with the latest Building Regulations, including new requirements, and other European standards.

About this title

About the Author

Roy Chudley has spent practically all of his working life in the building industry. After serving an apprenticeship in carpentry and joinery he worked in various design offices producing details for a wide range of buildings, from simple self-contained flats to nuclear power stations. Time was also spent working as an assistant manager in the small works department of a local building contractor. He spent the last 20 years of his career as a lecturer in Building Technology at the Guildford College of Further Education, retiring in 1987. During his time at college, Roy Chudley produced a number of books on building technology, those still in print are currently being revised for new editions by former colleague and pupil, Roger Greeno. Roy Chudley is author of the following books: Construction Technology Volumes 1 to 4 Longmans Building-site works, substructure and plant Building-superstructures The maintenance and adaptations of buildings Construction Technology Checkbooks Volumes 1 to 5 Building Construction Handbook, Elsevier/Butterworth Heinemann

Roger Greeno has gained extensive experience of the construction industry, commencing as a craft apprentice and progressing to a combined professional and academic career. This has included in excess of 25 years lecturing part and full-time in several colleges and universities, in parallel with ongoing business interests in construction consultancy and practice. Roger has examined for the City & Guilds, BTEC/Edexcel, The University of London and the Chartered Institute of Building. His construction publications include: * Construction Processes, Level 1 (Pearson) * Building Construction, Level 3 (Pearson) * Principles of Construction (Pearson) * Building Services, Design & Technology (Pearson/CIOB) * Mitchell's, Introduction to Building (Pearson) * Construction Technology (Pearson) * Advanced Construction Technology (Pearson) * Building Construction Handbook (Elsevier/Butterworth-Heinemann) * Building Services Handbook (Elsevier/Butterworth-Heinemann)

Review

`Book of the Year...the ideal handy reference for the site office.'
Professional Builder

`I can foresee this book becoming a backbone to many a college library: I wish it had been there during my time as a student.'
Building Technology & Management

`Packed with drawings and annotated diagrams...an extraordinary range of material.'
Chartered Quantity Surveyor.

`Provides a breath of fresh air in a rather staid field.'
Architect & Surveyor

'The student who memorises the Building Construction Handbook will be well informed indeed.'
New Civil Engineer/New Builder

Edition details

• Publisher: BUTTERWORTH-HEINEMANN LTD
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0750637536
• ISBN 13: 9780750637534
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 640