Construction. 2, Environment, science, materials, technology

This book studies the techniques of construction technology and services, and the principles of environmental and materials science and their applications. It also studies the nature and the historical development of the built environment together with the roles of people working in the construction industry. This wide range of topics is of practical use to students and practitioners studying and working in building construction, civil engineering, surveying, planning and development. The style of writing is kept simple and supported by a clear explanations, a structured layout, practical examples and diagrams. Includes definitions, checklists and keyword summaries to help students preparing for tests, examinations and assignments. Front Matter....Pages i-vii Nature of the Environment....Pages 1-13 Development of the Built Environment....Pages 14-25 Organisations and Careers....Pages 26-40 Environmental Science....Pages 41-57 Services Science....Pages 58-85 Materials Science....Pages 86-102 Site Investigation and Preparation....Pages 103-113 Substructures and Groundworks....Pages 114-127 Structures and Superstructures....Pages 128-154 Services, Appliances and Finishes....Pages 155-174 Project Development....Pages 175-189 Back Matter....Pages 190-198 This book studies the principles and techniques of construction resource management, finance and costing, measurement and pricing. This range of topics is of practical use to students and practitioners studying and working in building construction, civil engineering, surveying, planning and development. Topics covered include the techniques of construction technology and services, the principles of environmental and materials science and their applications, and the nature and historical development of the built environment