{"product_id":"construction-technology-1-house-construction-paperback","title":"Construction Technology 1: House Construction - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMike Riley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAlison Cotgrave\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eConstruction Technology 1: House Construction\u003c\/i\u003e offers a highly accessible introduction to the key stages of domestic house construction from planning to internal finishes. Its student-friendly layout uses detailed figures, photos and case studies from real-life building sites to aid a practical understanding of construction techniques, providing clear step-by-step guidance in learning the basic principles of low-rise residential construction. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis textbook is a vital resource for students in construction, property and architecture, BSc and MSc, including any student taking courses in building surveying, quantity surveying, real estate and construction management, as well as those studying at the HNC\/HND level. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNew to this Edition: \u003cbr\u003e- The sections on off-site manufacture and modular approaches to construction have been significantly updated and expanded. The nature of house construction utilising panelised and volumetric approaches is explained with supporting case study examples and photographic illustrations.\u003cbr\u003e- The increased recognition of sustainability as a key element in modern house building is reflected in expanded consideration of the environmental implications of construction design and practice.\u003cbr\u003e- The characteristics of house form, construction and technology that impact upon thermal and environmental performance are included together with updated content relating to SAP calculations and target energy performance.\u003cbr\u003e- Advances in technology and evolving approaches to passive features of environmentally-conscious design are incorporated together with the introduction of issues around connected homes.\u003cbr\u003e- The material has been amended in line with current UK building regulations, environmental guidance and legislation including statutory control of the building process and health and safety. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAccompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com\/construction-technology-1. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eConstruction Technology 1: House Construction\u003c\/em\u003e is a widely used and popular textbook designed specifically to support the study of domestic house construction at undergraduate degree and HNC\/HND level. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis fourth edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect new technology and construction methods. Its student-friendly layout and features take you through each step of the building process from planning to internal finishes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003eConstruction Technology 1: House Construction\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e- has a clear and accessible text structure for ease of use, with each chapter including definitions of key terms, review tasks and reflective summaries \u003cbr\u003e- features a wealth of case studies drawn from real-life building sites\u003cbr\u003e- includes comparative studies that allow critical evaluation of different build details or design solutions\u003cbr\u003e- with improved figures and new photos, including a plate section of colour photos \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA companion website featuring photographs and outline answers to the review tasks can be found at: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMike Riley is Director and Alison Cotgrave is Associate Dean (Quality and Enhancement) at the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at Liverpool John Moores University, UK.\u003cbr\u003eMike Riley is Director and Alison Cotgrave is Associate Dean (Quality and Enhancement) at the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at Liverpool John Moores University, UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 373\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 10.2 x 7.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 12, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43752421064839,"sku":"9781352001891","price":134.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/pVKEFmFyk09781352001891.webp?v=1769068241","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/construction-technology-1-house-construction-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}