Construction Technology
4th Edition

By Roy Chudley & Roger Greeno
December 2005
Pearson / Prentice Hall
ISBN: 0131286420
644 pages, Illustrated, 6 ¾” x 9 ¼”
$79.50 Paper Original

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Construction Technology provides a comprehensive introduction to every aspect of the technology of domestic low-rise construction. It includes elements of commercial construction, and the principal associated legislation. Based on Construction Technology Volumes 1 and 2, this combined new edition has been updated in line with contemporary legislation and practice. In addition a substantial amount of new material has been included, in order to cover recent developments in technology affecting the construction industry.

This book covers the basic elements of substructure (site works, setting out and foundations) and superstructure (flooring and roofs, simple finishes, fittings and fixtures), as well as basic services such as water, gas electricity and drainage. It also considers low-rise framed industrial and commercial buildings. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to every aspect of the technology of domestic low-rise construction. This book includes elements of commercial construction, and the principal associated legislation. It covers the basic elements of substructure and superstructure, as well as basic services such as water, gas electricity and drainage.

Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Part 1 Site and Temporary Works
Part 2 Substructure
Part 3 Superstructure
Part 4 Solid Concrete and Ground Floor Construction
Part 5 Fuel Consumption
Part 6 Roofs
Part 7 Internal Fixtures and Fittings
Part 8 Insulation
Part 9 Access and Facilities for the Disabled - Dwelling Houses and Flats
Part 10 Framed Buildings
Part 11 Services
Bibliography
Index

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