Construction & Construction Trades 23

Sustainability in Architecture and Urban Design will help you understand the nature of the sustainability problem and show you how to implement your design for a sustainable future. Organized in six……続きを見る

A practical, money-saving guide to home electrical wiring Handle residential wiring projects correctly, safely, and according to the National Electrical Code (NEC). Filled with clear photos and help……続きを見る

Concrete as a construction material goes through both physical and chemical changes under extreme elevated temperatures. As one of the most widely used building materials, it is important that both ……続きを見る

This vintage volume contains a comprehensive guide to cooperage, being an accessible treatise on proper workshop practice and methods. Written in simple, plain language and full of helpful illustrat……続きを見る

This book contains a comprehensive guide to using a steel square, being a detailed handbook on its various uses, common problems, correct handling, application to roof framing, and more. A profusely……続きを見る

This vintage volume contains a complete guide to building kitchen cabinets, with simple instructions, working drawings, and lists of materials for the eleven most popular styles, in sizes to suit an……続きを見る

The construction industry is becoming increasingly aware of the need to adopt a holistic approach to the design, building, and disposal of structures. With 60 per cent of the total construction budg……続きを見る

At the turn of the 21st century, a significant boom in the construction of cultural buildings took saw the creation of hundreds of performing arts centers, theaters, and museums. After these buildin……続きを見る

A Complete Guide to the 2009 International Plumbing Codes Fully updated to reflect the changes in the International Code Council 2009 International Plumbing Code, this authoritative volume follows t……続きを見る

Complete and current coverage of site piping systems for facilities Featuring the latest codes and standards, this detailed resource discusses the design of facility piping systems that are installe……続きを見る

A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO THE 2011 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Written by a Master Electrician, 2011 National Electrical Code Chapter-by-Chapter offers an in-depth analysis of the NEC with particular att……続きを見る

The Definitive Guide to Large-Scale, Grid-Connected Solar Power System Design and Construction This GreenSource book provides comprehensive engineering design and construction guidelines for large-s……続きを見る

Smart Buildings Systems for Architects, Owners and Builders is a practical guide and resource for architects, builders, engineers, facility managers, developers, contractors, and design consultants.……続きを見る

By their very nature, construction projects can create seemingly endless opportunities for conflict. Written by a best selling author with over 40 years of experiences in the construction and genera……続きを見る

This, the first of two volumes, gives a comprehensive treatment of the civil engineering work relating to sewers and emphasises the practical aspects of repair and renovation. A considerable amount ……続きを見る

An Up-to-Date Guide to the Latest LEED-New Construction Guidelines Fully revised for version 3.0 of the LEED-New Construction rating system (LEED-2009), this GreenSource book helps you acquire the s……続きを見る

The Latest, Most Effective Engineering and Construction project Management Strategies Fully revised throughout, this up-to-date guide presents the principles and techniques of managing engineering a……続きを見る

The Best On-the-Job Guide to Industrial Plant Equipment and Systems This practical, one-of-a-kind field manual explains how equipment in industrial facilities operates and covers all aspects of comm……続きを見る

Domesticated small animals, from the cow to the rabbit, have been enjoyed by human owners since the dawn of civilization, nearly 12,000 years ago. From pets to beasts of burden, and even just a frie……続きを見る

The construction sector is one of the most complex and problematic arenas within which to manage people. As a result, the applicability of much mainstream human resource management (HRM) theory to t……続きを見る

The importance of the built environment to environmental protection is well established, with strict environmental regulations now a feature of the working lives of planners, contractors, building d……続きを見る

Today’s construction environment is changing at an unprecedented pace and executives are facing a diverse set of issues – globalization, economics, workforce demographics, and technology. Moreover t……続きを見る

Architects have long operated based on the assumption that a building is 'complete' once construction has finished. Striving to create a perfect building, they wish for it to stay in its original st……続きを見る

This systematic review of stress management in construction will help an understanding of the issues and theory as well as offering practical recommendations. addresses the growing concern to make ……続きを見る

Carpentry and Joinery 3 is the third in a series of three books, which together provide an authoritative and thoroughly practical guide to carpentry and joinery for students following City & Guilds ……続きを見る

A child would enjoy an On the Construction Site Picture Book because many children find construction machinery interesting. Some children have seen construction trucks and construction workers in pe……続きを見る

This book is one of the most up-to-date and cutting-edge texts available on the rapidly growing application area of neural networks. Neural Networks and Pattern Recognition focuses on the use of neu……続きを見る

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) has become a vital management tool worldwide. EIA is a means of evaluating the likely consequences of a proposed major action which will significantly affect th……続きを見る

Construction for Interior Designers is a highly readable, comprehensive and informative text proving all the technical information required. The second edition has been fully updated to reflect the ……続きを見る

Across the AEC industry, the non-technical skills possessed by organisations are key to their overall performance. In this study, the particular importance of optimising the so-called "soft power" o……続きを見る