Download or read book Building Construction Information Sources written by Howard B. Bentley and published by Detroit : Gale Research Company. This book was released on 1964 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sources of Construction Information Books written by Jules B. Godel and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: USA. Annotated bibliography of books relating to building in general and the construction industry in particular - covers architecture, urban planning, contracting, building materials, civil engineering, electrical engineering, design, general safety, etc., and forms part of a four-volume guide to information sources.
Download or read book The Construction Net written by Alan Bridges and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2003-09-02 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using this book can help the busy architect/engineer/contractor to optimize online time by determining the key sites to visit before connecting to the Internet. Topics are conveniently arranged by subject showing where to find the "index sites" together with details of many specialist sites.
Download or read book Integrated Construction Information written by M. Betts and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-09-02 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The construction industry is an information-intensive sector and low levels of productivity are often blamed on inadequate integration of information. This book shows how the different types and sources of information can be integrated to benefit individual construction projects, construction companies and in the construction industry at world-wide level.
Download or read book Building Construction written by J.E. Ambrose and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1992-04-30 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses the integration of service subsystems such as lighting, heating and air conditioning, water supply, electrical power, waste removal and elevators into a building. The authors discusses and illustrates the construction development of these systems within a building, as well as the response of the general building construction to the incorporation of these systems. Case studies of nine buildings provide an on-the-job look at wide range of building uses, sizes and forms of construction. Designers and builders using this guide gain a rare opportunity to see the specific development of individual subsystems within the context of the general building framework.
Download or read book Construction Information Source and Reference Guide written by Jack W. Ward and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 1981 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Guide to Information Sources for the Construction Industry written by Producers' Council, Inc. Marketing Research Committee and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Art of Natural Building written by Catherine Wanek and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2015-03 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The popularity of natural building has grown by leaps and bounds, spurred by a grassroots desire for housing that is healthy, affordable and environmentally responsible. While there are many books available on specific methods such as strawbale construction, cob or timber framing, few other resources introduce the reader to the entire scope of this burgeoning field. Fully revised and updated, The Art of Natural Building is the complete and user-friendly introduction to natural building for everyone from do-it-yourselfers to architects and designers. This collection of articles from 60 leaders in the field is stunningly illustrated with over 400 photos of natural buildings from around the world. At 465 pages, this massive resource is over 50% longer than the original edition. Out of 64 chapters, 26 are new to this edition, and nearly all of the rest have been completely revised to reflect recent developments. Learn about: The case for building with natural materials, from the perspectives of sustainability, lifestyle and health What you need to know to plan and design your own beautiful and efficient natural home Explanations of thirty versatile materials and techniques, each with and up-to-date resource list of where to go for further information and training How these techniques are being used to address housing crises around the world, with 12 case studies from China to Argentina. Clearly written, logically organized and beautifully illustrated The Art of Natural Building is the encyclopedia of natural building.
Download or read book Building Construction written by J.E. Ambrose and published by Springer. This book was released on 1991 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This third volume in VNR's Building Construction Series provides construction professionals with details on site and below-grade systems in the form that they need it: both piecemeal and for whole building projects. It covers site construction involved in basements, underground buildings, and other forms of construction under the ground. Case studies offer realistic, on-the-job looks at a variety of building types. Use of a design-oriented point of view rather than a specifier's perspective throughout makes the guide especially accessible to architects, interior designers, and engineers.
Download or read book Guide to Information Sources in the Construction Industry written by and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Construction Information Source and Reference Guide written by Jack W. Ward and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How to Estimate with RSMeans Data written by Saleh A. Mubarak and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-04-04 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using North America's most recognized construction cost data from RSMeans, this step-by-step guide develops problem-solving skills through over 300 sample problems and exercises. All of the major construction items, including site work, concrete and masonry, wood and metal framing, doors and windows, and more are covered. Access to a password-protected web site is included, which contains the instruction version of RSMeans Cos/Works, the electronic version of RS Means Building Construction Cost Data, and sample building plans and spreadsheets, enabling you to practice creating a complete construction estimate.
Download or read book Search written by Institute of Building and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Information Sources in Architecture and Construction written by Valerie J. Nurcombe and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new edition (first, 1983) comprises 24 chapters, each written by an expert in the field who describes sources and, in addition, provides instructions in methodology and hints on keeping up with advances in information. Coverage includes architectural history, conservation, contracts and liabilit.
Download or read book Building Construction Illustrated written by Francis D. K. Ching and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-10 with total page 815 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The classic visual guide to the basics of building construction, now with the most current information For nearly three decades, Building Construction Illustrated has offered an outstanding introduction to the principles of building construction. This new edition of the revered classic remains as relevant as ever-providing the latest information in Francis D.K. Ching's signature style. Its rich and comprehensive approach clearly presents all of the basic concepts underlying building construction and equips readers with useful guidelines for approaching virtually any new materials or techniques they may encounter. Laying out the material and structural choices available, it provides a full under-standing of how these choices affect a building's form and dimensions. Complete with more than 1,000 illustrations, the book moves through each of the key stages of the design process, from site selection to building components, mechanical systems, and finishes. Illustrated throughout with clear and accurate drawings that present the state of the art in construction processes and materials Updated and revised to include the latest knowledge on sustainability, incorporation of building systems, and use of new materials Archetypal drawings offer clear inspiration for designers and drafters Reflects the most current building codes and CSI Master Format numbering scheme With its comprehensive and lucid presentation of everything from foundations and floor systems to finish work, Building Construction Illustrated, Fourth Edition equips students and professionals in all areas of architecture and construction with useful guidelines for approaching virtually any new materials or techniques they may encounter in building planning, design, and construction.
Download or read book Building Construction Cost Data written by Stephen C. Plotner and published by Gordian. This book was released on 2017-10-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This data set is aimed primarily at estimating commercial and industrial projects or large multi-family housing projects costing $3,500,000 and up. Designed for new construction projects. All materials, wages and equipment costs have been reviewed and updated for 2018"--Provided by publisher
Download or read book Handbook of Building Construction written by George A. Hool and published by Nabu Press. This book was released on 2014-02 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
