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  • Contemporary Issues in Construction in Developing Countries

    Edited by George Ofori ...
    Series series CIB
    Economic growth and socio-economic development are particuliarly important for developing countries, and the construction industry plays a central role in driving both of these.Traditionally the issues faced have been assumed to be merely offshoots of those encountered in industrialised nations and are usually discussed only in this context. In addition, research in construction management and ... Read more

    $70.99 USD

  • New Perspectives on Construction in Developing Countries

    Edited by George Ofori ...
    Series series CIB
    Developing countries face the challenge of maintaining economic growth and socio-economic development, at the core of which sits the construction industry. Considerable research on construction in developing countries took place in the 1970's and 1980's, but little since, a gap which this book fills.Including contributions from prominent academics and practitioners in Australia, China, the ... Read more

    $57.99 USD

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  • 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

  • Essential Hempcrete Construction

    The Complete Step-by-Step Guide

    by Chris Magwood ...
    Series Book 1 - Sustainable Building Essentials Series
    The Complete Guide to High-Performance Hempcrete BuildingPart of the Sustainable Building Essentials series, Essential Hempcrete Construction is the definitive step-by-step guide to designing and building with hempcrete—an energy-efficient, breathable, low-carbon insulation material for walls, roofs, and floors.What You'll LearnFire-safe, Healthy, Breathable Walls: Hempcrete offers exceptional ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • The Healthy Indoor Environment

    How to assess occupants' wellbeing in buildings

    by Philomena M. Bluyssen ...
    Despite policy directives, standards and guidelines, indoor environmental quality is still poor in many cases. The Healthy Indoor Environment, winner of the2016 IDEC Book Award*,* aims to help architects, building engineers and anyone concerned with the wellbeing of building occupants to better understand the effects of spending time in buildings on health and comfort. In three clear parts ... Read more

    $67.99 USD

  • Land Development Handbook

    by Dewberry ...
    The Definitive Guide to Land Development-Every Detail, Every Issue, Every SettingLand Development Handbook provides a step-by-step approach to any type of project, from rural greenfield development to suburban infill to urban redevelopment. With the latest information regarding green technologies and design, the book offers you a comprehensive look at the land-development process as a whole, as ... Read more

    $140.19 USD

  • Roman Building Techniques

    by Tony Rook ...
    Building and architecture flourished throughout the Roman Empire. The Romans discovered new techniques to solve problems but also to impress the world. They built aqueducts to bring water into their cities and towns, grand baths for cleansing and socialising, and elaborate villas for the cream of their society. In this book, scientist and archaeologist Tony Rook takes the reader through Roman ... Read more

    $15.89 USD

  • Practical Construction Management

    by R. H. B. Ranns, E. J. M. Ranns ...
    Filled with practical advice for all aspects of the construction manager's role, this invaluable book fills a need for training in this essential subject, to ensure greater efficiency on site and smoother client-contractor relations.Developed as a handy-reference guide for practitioners and also useful for students, it covers the broad range of responsibilities associated with the role, providing ... Read more

    $89.99 USD

  • Acoustics and Noise Control

    by R J Peters ...
    Acoustics and Noise Control provides a detailed and comprehensive introduction to the principles and practice of acoustics and noise control. Since the last edition was published in 1996 there have been many changes and additions to standards, laws and regulations, codes of practice relating to noise, and in noise measurement techniques and noise control technology so this new edition has been ... Read more

    $115.99 USD

  • Effective Speaking

    Communicating in Speech

    by Christopher Turk ...
    Effective Speaking provides the hard scientific information about audience psychology, text preparation, presentation methods, voice production, body language and persuasive advocacy which will help would-be speakers improve their performance. The emphasis throughout is on practical self-help, on methods which have been shown to work, with clear explanations of just why they are effective. ... Read more

    $54.99 USD

  • Interior Design: Conceptual Basis

    by Anthony Sully ...
    Series series Engineering (R0)
    Maximizing reader insights into interior design as a conceptual way of thinking, which is about ideas and how they are formulated. The major themes of this book are the seven concepts of planning, circulation, 3D, construction, materials, colour and lighting, which covers the entire spectrum of a designer’s activity. Analysing design concepts from the view of the range of possibilities that the ... Read more

    $58.49 USD

  • Concrete Portable Handbook

    by R. Dodge Woodson ...
    Whether or not, you are on the job site or back in the office, this book will help you to avoid mistakes, code violations, and wasted time and money. The book's four part treatment begins with constituent materials followed by self contained parts on Concrete Properties, Processes, and Concrete Repair and Rehabilitation. Designed to be an "all in one" reference, the author includes a wealth ... Read more

    $93.59 USD