BUILDING TECHNOLOGY 3 (Construction technology & management)

by IanChandler (Author)

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  1987

  $3.27

  It is increasingly important nowadays for senior personnel in the construction industry to be aware of the wider social, organizational and economic context within which they work. The impact of building in the community is such that it is no longer excusable (if it ever was) to design and build them in isolation from other buildings and from their immediate surroundings. Equally, to achieve a satisfactory end result, which is both profitable and adequately serves the needs of a building's users, it is vital for the range of professions involved in construction projects to work harmoniously and effectively together. These are the two main themes of the third volume on building technology within the present series. It outlines the framework within which technological decisions have to be made, by setting out the factors which have to be considered at each of the crucial stages in a project - design, production and maintenance. It does not give answers to specific problems, or go into the details of building construction; rather, it presents issues and concepts, and techniques for analyzing and solving problems which arise in practice. This book is relevant to the needs of students taking the CIOB Member Parts 1 and 2 examinations. It is also suitable for use on degree and HND courses in Building and Surveying; by those preparing for the professional examinations of the RIBA, RICS and IQS; and as background for Continuing Professional Development. Ian Chandler is also the author of Materials Management on Construction Sites .

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  Paperback
  1988

  $3.27

  Developed for trainee and practising building professionals, this volume develops the crucial concept of a satisfactory building, in terms of its performance both as a whole and as a series of interrelated elements. The book has been divided into five parts. The first explores the effects of climate on various types of buildings, and examines the role of the building as a climatic barrier. The second deals with forms of deterioration in buildings and details the means of investigating them. Part 3 gives a thorough account of the theory and practice of fire technology, stressing its importance as a factor in building design. Part 4 concentrates on the need for standards of quality in construction, achieved through the use of accurate specifications. The final section of the book consists of five case studies which illustrate the problems involved in the design and construction of buildings which will perform to their specified standards. The text provides complete coverage of relevant parts of the CIOB Member syllabus. Practice questions are provided at the end of each chapter. Ian Chandler is also the author of Building Technology 3 .