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New and Published Books

  1. An Introduction to Electrical Science

    By Adrian Waygood

    An Introduction to Electrical Science walks readers through the subject in a logical order, providing a historical overview alongside modern electrical theory and practice. Perfect for electrical trainees both during their training and once qualified. You will be guided through the subject in a...

    Published April 3rd 2013 by Routledge

  2. Building Services Design for Energy Efficient Buildings

    By Paul Tymkow, Savvas Tassou, Maria Kolokotroni, Hussam Jouhara

    The role and influence of building services engineers is undergoing rapid change and is pivotal to achieving low-carbon buildings. However, textbooks in the field have largely focused on the detailed technicalities of HVAC systems, often with little wider context. This book addresses that need by...

    Published April 1st 2013 by Routledge

  3. Basic Electrical Installation Work

    7th Edition

    By Trevor Linsley

    Aligned with the 17th edition IET Wiring Regulations, this new edition has been fully updated to cover the City & Guilds 2365 course. Written in an easy to follow style with each chapter of the book dedicated to a unit of the syllabus, this book helps students to master each topic before moving...

    Published April 1st 2013 by Routledge

  4. Dealing with Difficult Demolition Wastes

    A Guide

    By Katherine Adams, Gilli Hobbs, Christopher Yapp

    This report provides practical guidance for recovery of product and waste types that are difficult to recover or recycle, such as carpet underlay, insulated concrete formwork, industrial batteries, structural insulated panels and smoke alarms. Current waste management routes are examined, together...

    Published March 27th 2013 by IHS BRE Press

  5. Collaborative Design Management

    By Stephen Emmitt, Kirti Ruikar

    The design process has always been central to construction, but recent years have seen its significance increase, and the ways of approaching it multiply. To an increasing degree, other stakeholders such as contractors have input at the design stage, and the designer’s role ...

    Published March 21st 2013 by Routledge

  6. Practical Guide to Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations

    3rd Edition

    By Christopher Kitcher

    This book answers all your questions on the basics of inspection and testing with clear reference to the latest legal requirements. Christopher Kitcher not only tells you what tests are needed but also describes all of them in a step-by-step manner with the help of colour photos. Sample forms show...

    Published March 19th 2013 by Routledge

  7. EGLR 2012 V3

    Edited by Hazel Marshall

    Series: Estates Gazette Law Reports

    The Estates Gazette Law Reports are an indispensable reference for property law practitioners researching and advising on all aspects of landlord and tenant law, valuation, professional negligence, conveyancing, real property, leasehold enfranchisement and compensation. They comprise the law...

    Published March 18th 2013 by Estates Gazette

  8. EGLR 2012 Set

    Edited by Hazel Marshall

    The Estates Gazette Law Reports are an indispensable reference for property law practitioners researching and advising on all aspects of landlord and tenant law, valuation, professional negligence, conveyancing, real property, leasehold enfranchisement and compensation. They comprise the law...

    Published March 14th 2013 by Estates Gazette

  9. Refurbishing Stairs in Dwellings to Reduce the Risks of Falls and Injuries

    By Mike Roys

    More than 350,000 injuries and 550 deaths in the UK every year are caused by falls on domestic stairs and steps. Reducing the risks associated with the most hazardous stairs is relatively inexpensive, with a typical payback period of six years (based on savings for the health services). This report...

    Published February 27th 2013 by IHS BRE Press

  10. The Construction of Houses

    5th Edition

    By Duncan Marshall, Derek Worthing, Nigel Dann, Roger Heath

    The fifth edition of this successful textbook is aimed specifically at those students and practitioners who require a broad understanding of building construction as part of a wider sphere of professional activity. The book provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practice of...

    Published February 26th 2013 by Estates Gazette