Barry's Introduction to Construction of Buildings

This new edition of Barry’s Introduction to Construction of Buildings adds considerable new material but remains based on the original concept of explaining construction technology through key functional/performance requirements for the main elements common to all buildings. Of particular note in this new edition are a fully integrated approach to environmental issues and construction sustainability.

The rest of the material has been updated as required, with particular attention paid to the illustrations. With over 150 new photographs and many revised figures, plus a supporting website at www.wiley.com/go/barrysintroduction,   students learning the fundamentals of building and construction on undergraduate and other NQF level 5 - 6 courses will find this the ideal introduction to the subject.

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Newnes Construction Materials Pocket Book (Newnes Pocket Books)

Essential data on construction materials for practising builders, building service engineers, civil and structural engineers, surveyors and architects, in convenient pocket book format.


The number of materials and combinations of materials used in construction is not known but is considerable. This Pocket Book aims to provide readily accessible data for about 50 of the most widely used materials and gives guidance on how to access additional information. The type of data provided includes chemical, mechanical and physical properties together with appropriate guidance on dimensional stability and durability. Advice is given on the correct and safe use of materials and the pitfalls to avoid to achieve satisfactory results.

Price: $41.95

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