Building Techniques Books

New and Published Books

1. Fundamental Building Technology

   2nd Edition

   By Andrew J. Charlett, Craig Maybery-Thomas

   Fundamental Building Technology introduces the technology, methods, and processes fundamental to construction by focussing on what is involved in building a typical low-rise house. Written with the novice in mind, this textbook is the ideal starting point for any construction student, as it fully...

   Published January 24th 2013 by Routledge
2. Principles of Structure, Fifth Edition

   By Ken Wyatt, Richard Hough

   Since its first publication in 1974, Principles of Structure has established itself at the forefront of introductory texts for students of architecture, building and project management seeking a basic understanding of the behavior and design of building structures. It provides a simple quantitative...

   Published December 17th 2012 by CRC Press
3. Dictionary of Construction Terms

   By Simon Tolson

   The Dictionary of Construction Terms offers clear and concise explanations of the most commonly encountered legal and technical terms, phrases and abbreviations used throughout the construction industry. It will save valuable time when searching for an authoritative explanation of a frequently used...

   Published October 29th 2012 by Informa Law from Routledge
4. Building Construction Handbook

   9th Edition

   By Roy Chudley, Roger Greeno

   Ideal for students on all construction courses Topics presented concisely in plain language and with clear drawings Fully updated to include all revisions to Building and Construction regulations Building Construction Handbook is an authoritative reference for all construction students...

   Published October 11th 2012 by Routledge
5. Building Regulations in Brief

   7th Edition

   By Ray Tricker, Sam Alford

   The most popular and trusted guide to the building regulations, Building Regulations in Brief is updated regularly to reflect constant changes. Now in its seventh edition, it has sold over 28,000 copies since its first publication in 2003. This new edition includes the latest on all the...

   Published February 8th 2012 by Routledge
6. Architectural Integration and Design of Solar Thermal Systems

   By Maria Cristina Munari Probst, Christian Roecker

   Although solar thermal systems are technologically mature and cost effective, they have not yet been sufficiently used in building design to play an adequate role in the reduction of fossil fuel consumption. One main hindrance to adoption is the generally low architectural design quality of the...

   Published October 18th 2011 by Routledge
7. Building Bundle Set

   By Peter Brett, Roy Chudley, Roger Greeno

   Published August 29th 2011 by Routledge
8. Understanding the Building Regulations

   5th Edition

   By Simon Polley, Simon Polley, Simon Polley

   Do you need a concise, jargon-free and compact guide to the UK building regulations? Simon Polley boils down the regulations to their basic features, explaining the core principles behind them. Easy to read and light enough to carry around with you, this is the ideal introduction to a vital part...

   Published August 25th 2011 by Routledge
9. 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...

   Published January 12th 2011 by Routledge
10. Roof Construction and Repair

    By E Molloy

    Written by a traditional roofer during the Second World War, this reprint of the 1945 edition presents useful step by step guidance on the right techniques for laying and repairing roofs. It highlights the options for repairing damage rather than stripping and relaying the roof. The first four...

    Published September 21st 2010 by Routledge