Download or read book Building Regulations in Brief written by Ray Tricker and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2006-10-19 with total page 850 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baffled by the Building Regs? Confused by codes of practice? Mystified by materials and puzzled by planning permission? Then look no further! This handy guide is not only for builders and DIY enthusiasts but, with its ready reference and no-nonsense approach, it is just as useful to designers, building surveyors and inspectors, students and architects. This easy-to-understand book gives sufficient and practical information to enable you to comply with the regulations in the simplest and most cost-effective manner possible. It takes away the mystique of the Building Regulations and provides a brief guide to meeting their requirements, providing simple and practical information on how the regulations can be easily and cost-effectively adhered to. This new edition includes all the new Part L documents that came into force in April 2006. These complex and contentious new Regulations are explained and clarified, making sure that you can comply with the very latest standards for energy efficiency. The book also covers the latest versions of Part F on ventilation and Part P on electrical safety. Building Regulations in Brief explains the meaning of the regulations, history, current status, requirements, associated documentation, how local authorities and councils view their importance, and emphasises the benefits and requirements of each regulation.
Download or read book Understanding the Building Regulations written by Simon Polley and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-09-15 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 of your remit as a building control officer, architect or surveyor. Updated with the extensive 2013 changes, and illustrated with cartoons and diagrams.
Download or read book Inspections and Reports on Dwellings Inspecting written by Ian A. Melville and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2014-07-21 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the introduction of Home Information Packs and Home Condition Reports house buying is being revolutionised! This second book in the series of four, following Inspections and Reports on Dwellings: Assessing Age, covers the entire field of inspecting dwellings, from ascertaining the clients’ requirements, setting the instructions by way of agreeing the Conditions of Engagement for any one of the five types of report envisaged as being covered by the series, to the physical inspection itself. Desirable attributes in the surveyor are discussed – qualifications, necessary insurance cover, both in respect of liability for his work and his own person, together with his fees. Court cases determining the scope and level of inspection are given full consideration and there is a concentration on ascertaining, particularly in regard to age, the materials and forms of construction that make up each part of a dwelling, the structure, finishes, services and surroundings and its condition, all by means of sight, sound, feel and smell.
Download or read book Building Regulations Explained written by London District Surveyors Association and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-08-06 with total page 2207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Almost all buildings erected or altered in England and Wales must satisfy the requirements of the building regulations. This essential reference has been revised in line with new legislation up to January 2004, including important revisions to Parts B, E, H, J, L1, L2, and M and an outline of the proposed Part P. Each chapter explains in clear terms the appropriate regulation and any other legislation, before explaining the approved document. The Appeals and Determinations have been repositioned at the end of each chapter. Publications lists and relevant sources of information are also included, together with annexes devoted to legislation relevant to the construction industry, determinations made by the Secretary of State, and sample check lists. This highly illustrated and practical approach to the subject makes this the indispensable, one-stop reference guide for professionals and students.
Download or read book Building Regulations Explained written by John Stephenson and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2001 with total page 1612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fully revised essential reference takes into account all important aspects of building control, including new legislation up to Spring 2000 with important revisions to parts B, K, M and N. Each chapter explains the approved document. Publication lists and relevant sources of information are also included, together with annexes devoted to legislation relevant to the construction industry, determinations made by the Secretary of State and sample check lists. Building Regulations Explained will be of wide appeal to architects, planners, surveyors, builders, building control professionals (including new non-NHBC approved inspectors), regulators and students.
Download or read book Principles of Element Design written by Peter Rich and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-10-02 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The construction of buildings is learnt through experience and the inheritance of a tradition in forming buildings over several thousand years. Successful construction learns from this experience which becomes embodied in principles of application. Though materials and techniques change, various elements have to perform the same function. 'Principles of Element Design' identifies all the relevant elements and then breaks these elements down into all their basic constituents, making it possible for students to fully understand the given theory and principles behind each part. As all building projects are subject to guidance through the Building Regulations and British Standards, this book gives an immediate reference back to relevant information to help practitioners and contractors identify key documents needed. Yvonne Dean B.A. (Hons) B.A (Open) RIBA, an architect, energy consultant and materials technologist. She also has 15 years experience as a lecturer, travels widely and is a guest lecturer at many universities. She pioneered an access course for Women into Architecture and Building, which has been used as a template by others, and has been instrumental in helping to change the teaching of technology for architects and designers. Peter Rich AA Dipl. (Hons) Architect, started his career with 14 years experience as a qualified architectural technician. He then joined the AA School of Architecture, working with Bill Allen and John Bickerdike after his graduation, later becoming a partner of Bickerdike Allen Rich and Partners. He also taught building construction at the Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London, and architectural design at the Polytechnic of North London. He now acts as a Consultant.
Download or read book The Building Regulations written by M. J. Billington and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-03-10 with total page 1021 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since publication of the first edition in 1976, The Building Regulations: Explained and Illustrated has provided a detailed, authoritative, highly illustrated and accessible guide to the regulations that must be adhered to when constructing, altering or extending a building in England and Wales. This latest edition has been fully revised throughout. Much of the content has been completely rewritten to cover the substantial changes to the Regulations since publication of the 13th edition, to ensure it continues to provide the detailed guidance needed by all those concerned with building work, including architects, building control officers, Approved Inspectors, Competent Persons, building surveyors, engineers, contractors and students in the relevant disciplines.
Download or read book Understanding Building Failures written by James Douglas and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-04-12 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building defects still continue to plague the construction industry. The lessons learned over the last forty years have not been fully applied. Many new or refurbished buildings still leak or crack. Lack of awareness by designers and installers as to the main mechanisms that trigger such failures remains a problem for the industry. Investigating and rectifying building failures form a major part of building surveyors’ bread and butter work. This book provides guidance on this work for typical residential, commercial and industrial buildings – with advice on how to diagnose a wide range of defects with an emphasis on evidence based practice throughout. It considers both modern and older construction methods, together with new and traditional materials. The particular problems of alteration and renovation work are also discussed. The first four chapters provide information and guidance on the methodology for investigating failures – how to prepare for and conduct an investigation into a building defect and subsequently diagnose its cause in a logical manner. This fourth edition has been updated and expanded to cover the latest diagnostic procedures and research. It also includes Appendices and a new Bibliography, and provides an extensive list of books on building pathology and related topics in the UK and North America. It is essential reading for all students and practitioners interested in building surveying and building conservation.
Download or read book Materials for Architects and Builders written by Arthur R. Lyons and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bricks and brickwork -- Blocks and blockwork -- Lime, cement and concrete -- Timber and timber products -- Ferrous and non-ferrous metals -- Bitumen and flat roofing materials -- Glass -- Ceramic materials -- Stone and cast stone -- Plastics -- Glass-fibre reinforced plastics, cement and gypsum -- Plaster and board materials -- Insulating materials -- Energy-saving materials and components -- Recycled and ecological materials -- Sealants, gaskets and adhesives -- Paints, wood stains, varnishes and colour.
Download or read book The ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME written by Patrick Waterfield and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reducing energy consumption and costs is an issue of ever-increasing importance, and European and national legislation aimed at reducing carbon emissions is tightening up minimum energy standards for new buildings as well as those being extended or renovated. Energy-saving measures in the home will, therefore, become ever more cost-effective throughout our lifetimes. This book covers every aspect of the efficient consumption of energy in the home including the following and much more: the position of the dwelling, its method of construction and the materials used; energy rating and the legal framework; insulation and U-values; windows and doors; conservatories, sunrooms and loft conversions; heating and hot-water systems; lighting and making the best use of daylight; ventilation; renewable energy technologies; appliances, gadgets and housekeeping; the wider environmental issues including water economy and recycling. This non-technical book is fully revised and updated to take account of recent legislation and developments in energy efficient products and techniques.
Download or read book Building Adaptation written by James Douglas and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2006 with total page 673 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction; Feasibility; Principles of Building Conversion; Adaptive fuses; Lateral extensions; Vertical extensions; Structural alterations; Principles of refurbishment; Further aspects of refurbishment; Sustainable adaptation; Implementation; Appendices.
Download or read book Scottish Building Standards in Brief written by Rozz Algar and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-05-04 with total page 936 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scottish Building Standards in Brief takes the highly successful formula of Ray Tricker's Building Regulations in Brief and applies it to the requirements of the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004. With the same no-nonsense and simple to follow guidance but written specifically for the Scottish Building Standards it's the ideal book for builders, architects, designers and DIY enthusiasts working in Scotland. Ray Tricker and Roz Algar explain the meaning of the regulations, their history, current status, requirements, associated documentation and how local authorities view their importance, and emphasises the benefits and requirements of each one. There is no easier or clearer guide to help you to comply with the Scottish Building Standards in the simplest and most cost-effective manner possible.
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Download or read book Masonry Walls written by Kenneth Thomas and published by Spon Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a clear, well illustrated guide to the specification and design of modern masonry and covers brickwork, blockwork and stone masonry forms of construction. It also describes and analyses possible defects and gives advice on effective remedial works. The book is a useful reference for architects, builders, building surveyors and structural engineers and is an essential text book for professional students in these disciplines.
Download or read book Materials written by Alan Everett and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-05-12 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A well-known and respected standard reference, this fifth edition provides a thorough treatment of the properties of building materials and their manufacture, both on-site and in the factory.
Download or read book Guide to Assessment of Suitability of External Cavity Walls for Filling with Thermal Insulants Existing Traditional Cavity Construction written by British Standards Institute Staff and published by . This book was released on 1985-07-31 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cavity walls, Exterior walls, Thermal insulation, Construction systems parts, Dimensions, Age, Stone, Cladding (buildings), Building services, Ventilation, Damp-proof courses, Gable walls, Winds, Rainfall, Weathering, Width, Dimensional measurement, Thickness
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