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  • Conserving the Railway Heritage

    by Peter Burman, Michael Stratton ...
    Great Britain not only invented the main-line railway but has also led the way in it's preservation - not just locomotves and carriages but also the buildings and structures that bear witness to the confidence of railway developers, architects and engineers. This book defines the nature of the railway heritage - from signalboxes, viaducts, tunnels and locomotive depots - and then discusses ... Read more

    $140.00 USD

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  • Practical Straw Bale Building

    Edited by Murray Hollis ...
    Building with straw bales is being embraced by amateurs and professionals for its versatility, comfort, environmental friendliness and high insulation. New methods should expand its growing worldwide popularity. In Practical Straw Bale Building, Murray Hollis uses simple, easy to understand language to describe the established techniques of straw bale construction and ways in which they can be ... Read more

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  • Painting and Decorating

    by Roy Hughes ...
    Assuming no prior experience of the trade, Roy Hughes details the underpinning knowledge of the materials, tools and techniques required for successful painting and decorating, and provides step-by-step guidance towards developing the essential skills required for anyone wishing to embark on a career in decorative occupations. The reader is guided through each of the key areas and processes in the ... Read more

    $70.99 USD

  • Essential Hempcrete Construction

    The Complete Step-by-Step Guide

    by Chris Magwood ...
    Series Book 1 - Sustainable Building Essentials Series
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    $2.99 USD

  • Traditional Construction for a Sustainable Future

    by Carole Ryan ...
    Since the spread of classical design and construction amongst the upper echolons of British society in the late seventeenth century, traditional construction methods have largely fallen by the wayside. Centuries later, as the construction industry faces up to its environmental responsibilities, this book explores its rich and ancient tradition to provide tried and trusted solutions to modern day ... Read more

    $72.99 USD

  • Partnering in the Construction Industry

    by John Bennett, Sarah Peace ...
    Partnering is the most effective way of tackling construction projects. This book explains how clients and construction firms using partnering can achieve ever higher levels of efficiency and certainty to provide world class buildings and infrastructure of all kinds. Detailed guidance about the actions that clients and professionals new to partnering need to take is given followed by advice about ... Read more

    $126.99 USD

  • Value Management in Design and Construction

    by John Kelly, Steven Male ...
    This book looks at the transfer and further development of value management procedures, as practised in North America, in a United Kingdom and Commonwealth construction industry context. ... Read more

    $70.99 USD

  • Engineering for Kids: Building and Construction Fun | Children's Engineering Books

    by Baby Professor ...
    Building is made more enjoyable with this artsy take on the subject. This educational book explains what it's like to be at a construction site but without the overuse of words. Rather, kids are given a treat because of the use of pictures and art. This is a great intro to the wonderful world of engineering. Get a copy today! ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Construction Hazardous Materials Compliance Guide

    Lead Detection, Abatement and Inspection Procedures

    by R. Dodge Woodson ...
    Millions of homes built before 1978 contain lead paint, which poses a serious hazard to children under the age of 6. Construction Worksite Compliance Guide answers the most common questions about the requirements as mandated by the EPA's Renovate, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule and OSHA regulation 29CFR 1926.62. Packed with checklists, tables and "quick lookup" materials, this manual provides a ... Read more

    $53.99 USD

  • Profitable Partnering in Construction Procurement

    Edited by Stephen Ogunlana ...
    Series series CIB
    Profitable Partnering in Construction Procurement is a compilation of papers presented at the CIB W92 Symposium held in Chaing Mai, Thailand in January 1999. This volume, drawing on contributions from leading experts in construction contract procurement from 22 countries, addresses the issues of culture within organisations and national cultures and their impact on procurement, performance and ... Read more

    $57.99 USD

  • Reinforced Concrete Design to Eurocode 2

    by Giandomenico Toniolo, Marco di Prisco ...
    Translated by Michele Win Tai Mak ...
    Series series Engineering (R0)
    This textbook describes the basic mechanical features of concrete and explains the main resistant mechanisms activated in the reinforced concrete structures and foundations when subjected to centred and eccentric axial force, bending moment, shear, torsion and prestressing. It presents a complete set of limit-state design criteria of the modern theory of RC incorporating principles and rules of ... Read more

    $89.09 USD