Rivington's Notes on Building Construction, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)

A practical reference for architects and builders, fully rewritten for today’s practice. This edition updates Rivington’s Notes on Building Construction with new topics, clearer guidance, and many fresh illustrations.

This is a comprehensive, reference-style text designed to support the design and erection of buildings. It presents a logical sequence from pre-construction considerations through to finish, with emphasis on practical methods, standards, and contemporary techniques. The book is written for professionals who design, inspect, or build, and it includes new chapters on building regulations, damp- and sound-resisting construction, steel skeletons, reinforced concrete, and fire-resisting work.

• Learn how to plan sites, foundations, and essential early decisions for safe, durable structures
• Understand brickwork, masonry, and timber framing with practical guidance and terminology
• Explore reinforced concrete, reinforced brickwork, steel work, and fire-resisting construction
• See how modern materials and methods fit into architecture and building practice