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. 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. Ideal for students on all construction courses Topics presented concisely in plain language and with clear drawings Updated to include revisions to Building and Construction regulations 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 Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface to Eleventh edition -- Part One General -- Built environment -- The structure -- Primary and secondary elements -- Component parts and functions -- Construction activities -- Construction documents -- Construction drawings -- Building survey -- Energy Performance Certificate -- Method statement and programming -- Weights and densities of building materials -- Imposed floor loads -- Drawings-notations -- Planning application -- Modular coordination -- Construction regulations -- CDM regulations -- Safety signs and symbols
