Book Description
Construction Technology provides a comprehensive introduction to
every aspect of the technology of domestic low-rise construction,
including 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
also been included in order to cover recent developments in
technology affecting the construction industry. The style of the
original books by Roy Chudley has been retained, avoiding lengthy
descriptive passages and leaving the original diagrams to
illustrate best practice and techniques.
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.
Features and Benefits
Assumes no previous knowledge of the subject.
Covers conventional methods of construction where everything is
constructed on site.
Presents a rational and logical progression of subjects which
follows the construction sequence.
Represents contemporary and established practice.
Retains elements of historic practice for maintenance reference.
Avoids lengthy descriptions by using detailed illustrations.
Includes up-to-date references to current legislation and
regulations, including the Construction (Design and Management)
Regulations 1994 and the Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare)
Regulations 1996.
This is an essential text for all students coming to the subject
for the first time, whether they are on GNVQ, BTEC HNC/D or degree
programmes in construction or related topics. It will also be an
ideal reference for students on construction crafts courses.
Synopsis
The aim of this is to provide a comprehensive introduction to
every aspect of the technology of domestic low-rise construction
and principal associated legislation. The text provides a revision
and combination of "Construction Technology Volume 1"
and "Construction and Technology Volume 2", and assumes
no previous knowledge of the subject. Conventional methods of
construction are covered and the text follows a rational and
logical progression of subjects of construction. Contemporary and
established practice are represented, and the text aims to
accurately reflect legislation and regulations, including the
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994 and the
Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996.
From the Back Cover
Construction Technology provides a comprehensive introduction to
every aspect of the technology of domestic low-rise construction,
including 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
also been included in order to cover recent developments in
technology affecting the construction industry. The style of the
original books by Roy Chudley has been retained, avoiding lengthy
descriptive passages and leaving the original diagrams to
illustrate best practice and techniques.
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.
Key features
* assumes no previous knowledge of the subject
* covers conventional methods of construction where everything is
constructed on site
* presents a rational and logical progression of subjects which
follows the construction sequence
* represents contemporary and established practice
* retains elements of historic practice for maintenance reference
* avoids lengthy descriptions by using detailed illustrations
* includes up-to-date references to current legislation and
regulations, including the Construction (Design and Management)
Regulations 1994 and the Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare)
Regulations 1996
Construction Technology will be an essential text for all students
coming to the subject for the first time, whether they are on GNVQ,
BTEC HNC/D or degree programmes in construction or related topics.
It will also be an ideal reference for students on construction
crafts courses.
Roy Chudley was formerly a senior lecturer in building technology
at Guildford Country College of Technology. Roger Greeno is a
consultant, examiner and established author of many construction
papers and publications, with extensive experience in further and
higher education; he formerly lectured at the University of
Portsmouth.
About the Author
Roy Chudley is formerly a senior lecturer in building technology
at Guildford Country College of Technology and is a well-known
author.
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