Download or read book Standard Method of Measurement for Building Elements written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Standard Method of Measurement for Building Elements written by Hong Kong Architectural Services Department and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works written by and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Willis s Elements of Quantity Surveying written by Sandra Lee and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-09-08 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Willis’s Elements of Quantity Surveying has become a standard text in the teaching of building measurement – a core part of the degree curriculum for quantity surveyors. The book will be fully updated to follow the guidance given by RICS NRM 1 & 2. As in previous editions the focus remains a logical approach the detailed measurement of building elements and copious use of examples to guide the student. The text has been fully revised in line with the NRM guidance and includes many new and revised examples illustrating the use of NRM. The hallmarks of previous editions – clarity and practicality – are maintained, while ensuring the book is fully up to date, providing the student of quantity surveying with a first class introduction to the measurement of building elements.
Download or read book Willis s Elements of Quantity Surveying written by Sandra Lee and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Willis's Elements of Quantity Surveying has become a standard text in the teaching of building measurement – a core part of the curriculum for quantity surveyors. Particularly in the latter editions it has eclipsed the other books on building measurement, partly because of the heritage, but mostly because of the logical approach and copious use of examples to guide the student. The new 11th edition has been fully updated to recognise the introduction of the New Rules of Measurement (NRM) by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), which reflect the way the modern QS works and provide a standard set of measurement rules that are understandable by all those involved in a construction project. Key features: First published in 1935, has been used by many generations of quantity surveyors and lecturers New edition fully updated to include the RICS new rules of measurement (NRM) Many examples updated to reflect current QS practice Revisers have extensive experience of teaching the subject through College of Estate Management courses
Download or read book Willis s Elements of Quantity Surveying written by Sandra Lee and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-06-23 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Willis’s Elements of Quantity Surveying has become a standard text in the teaching of building measurement – a core part of the degree curriculum for quantity surveyors. The book will be fully updated to follow the guidance given by RICS NRM 1 & 2. As in previous editions the focus remains a logical approach the detailed measurement of building elements and copious use of examples to guide the student. The text has been fully revised in line with the NRM guidance and includes many new and revised examples illustrating the use of NRM. The hallmarks of previous editions – clarity and practicality – are maintained, while ensuring the book is fully up to date, providing the student of quantity surveying with a first class introduction to the measurement of building elements.
Download or read book Building Quantities Explained written by Ivor H. Seeley and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 1999-11-11 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A long established text that aims to meet the needs of students studying building measurement in the early years of quantity surveying and building degree courses. It contains a careful selection of 28 worked examples embracing all the principal building elements and including alternative constructional methods to illustrate a range of approaches.
Download or read book Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings written by Walter T. Grondzik and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-01-31 with total page 1793 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than half a century, this book has been a fixture in architecture and construction firms the world over. Twice awarded the AIA's Citation for Excellence in International Architecture Book Publishing, Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings is recognized for its comprehensiveness, clarity of presentation, and timely coverage of new design trends and technologies. Addressing mechanical and electrical systems for buildings of all sizes, it provides design guidelines and detailed design procedures for each topic covered. Thoroughly updated to cover the latest technologies, new and emerging design trends, and relevant codes, this latest edition features more than 2,200 illustrations--200 new to this edition--and a companion Website with additional resources.
Download or read book Essentials of Contract Drafting and Negotiation for Construction Professionals written by Gary Soo and published by Hong Kong University Press. This book was released on 2022-04-11 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essentials of Contract Drafting and Negotiation for Construction Professionals is a practical and user-friendly guide to common practical contractual matters and is intended for construction professionals involved in contract drafting and negotiating. Knowing how to draft an effective contract is crucial in construction, particularly because of the complex and technical nature of construction projects. Divided into six chapters, this guide will enhance and refresh essential knowledge for lawyers and construction professionals who need to understand the principles of drafting and interpreting construction contracts, how to clearly identify and include key elements in these contracts, as well as how to avoid legal traps and pitfalls in contract negotiations and enforcement. ‘This book is timely given that many governments around the world are boosting their construction industry as part of greater economic development plans. Effective negotiation and the careful drafting of contracts are critical to minimizing risks. This book takes a practical and pragmatic approach to analysing statutory and legal precedents. It will doubtlessly assist readers in understanding the guiding principles from contract drafting to implementation.’ —Christopher To, barrister-at-law, Gilt Chambers ‘This book on contract drafting and negotiation is written in simple language. It is the product of a number of experts who specialize in relevant areas, and is edited by a very experienced construction barrister and a renowned practitioner in real estate and construction. The book will surely be a valuable reference for construction and legal practitioners and also students in the relevant disciplines.’ —Leung Hing Fung, professor of practice (arbitration and dispute resolution), Department of Real Estate and Construction, University of Hong Kong
Download or read book InCIEC 2014 written by Rohana Hassan and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-05-11 with total page 1251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The special focus of this proceedings is to cover the areas of infrastructure engineering and sustainability management. The state-of-the art information in infrastructure and sustainable issues in engineering covers earthquake, bioremediation, synergistic management, timber engineering, flood management and intelligent transport systems. It provides precise information with regards to innovative research development in construction materials and structures in addition to a compilation of interdisciplinary finding combining nano-materials and engineering.
Download or read book Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works written by Surveyors' Institution, afterwards Chartered Surveyors' Institution, afterwards Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (London) and published by . This book was released on 1957 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Architectural Graphic Standards written by The American Institute of Architects and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-03-30 with total page 1120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 1932, the ten editions of Architectural Graphic Standards have been referred to as the "architect's bible." From site excavation to structures to roofs, this book is the first place to look when an architect is confronted with a question about building design. With more than 8,000 architectural illustrations, including both reference drawings and constructible architectural details, this book provides an easily accessible graphic reference for highly visual professionals. To celebrate seventy-five years as the cornerstone of an industry, this commemorative Eleventh Edition is the most thorough and significant revision of Architectural Graphic Standards in a generation. Substantially revised to be even more relevant to today's design professionals, it features: An entirely new, innovative look and design created by Bruce Mau Design that includes a modern page layout, bold second color, and new typeface Better organized-- a completely new organization structure applies the UniFormat(r) classification system which organizes content by function rather than product or material Expanded and updated coverage of inclusive, universal, and accessible design strategies Environmentally-sensitive and sustainable design is presented and woven throughout including green materials, LEEDS standards, and recyclability A bold, contemporary new package--as impressive closed as it is open, the Eleventh Edition features a beveled metal plate set in a sleek, black cloth cover Ribbon Markers included as a convenient and helpful way to mark favorite and well used spots in the book All New material Thoroughly reviewed and edited by hundreds of building science experts and experienced architects, all new details and content including: new structural technologies, building systems, and materials emphasis on sustainable construction, green materials, LEED standards, and recyclability expanded and updated coverage on inclusive, universal, and accessible design strategies computing technologies including Building Information Modeling (BIM) and CAD/CAM new information on regional and international variations accessibility requirements keyed throughout the text new standards for conducting, disseminating, and applying architectural research New and improved details With some 8,500 architectural illustrations, including both reference drawings and constructible architectural details, Architectural Graphic Standards continues to be the industry's leading, easily accessible graphic reference for highly visual professionals.
Download or read book Intelligent Technologies for Interactive Entertainment written by Zhihan Lv and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-03-24 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Intelligent Technologies for Interactive Entertainment, INTETAIN 2021. Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the conference was held virtually. This year's conference put an emphasis on the future of technologies for interactive entertainment. The 25 full papers presented at the conference and thus included in this book were selected from 50 submissions, and present novel and innovative work in areas including art, science, design and engineering regarding computer-based systems or devices that provide intelligent human interaction, learning, or entertainment experiences. The papers are grouped in 2 sessions of thematic issues on emerging applications and augmented reality.
Download or read book Building Research at the National Bureau of Standards written by Paul R. Achenbach and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History and account of services available.
Download or read book Elementary Estimating For Building Works Penerbit USM written by Mastura Jaafar and published by Penerbit USM. This book was released on with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accurately forecasting the building works is vital to the survival of any business or organization. Building consists of many elements that need to be properly priced. Building estimation is useful for owner and consultant to determine the project scope; while for contractor it is normally used for bidding or tendering process. This book provides a simple guideline in doing elementary estimation of building works. It consists of 12 chapters giving example calculations of various building elements covering from excavation and earthwork until rainwater disposal system. Besides students in the construction environment, this book is also relevant for practitioners in the construction related industries such as building contractors, subcontractors, consultants or clients and also individual who are looking for knowledge related to building costing. Globalization era in higher education system and a great demand on construction related programmes in Malaysia has contributed to the publication of this book. Thus, this book is purposely written in English for the benefit of local and international students. Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia
Download or read book Architectural Management written by M.P. Nicholson and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2003-09-02 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book allows the construction professional to gain an insight into the fast moving subject of architectural management. Subjects covered include: organization of design and construction; Computing and the architect; quality and value engineering; performance of buildings; the public estate; professional/construction law and education and training.
Download or read book Architectural Acoustics written by Ana M Jaramillo and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-10-24 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The application of good acoustic design can seem daunting to designers when trying to understand the often-complex physics of sound control. The ever-increasing number of standards and performance criteria that can be requested on new developments further complicates acoustics for architects. Architectural Acoustics, part of the PocketArchitecture series, provides the fundamental theory and understanding of acoustics and applications of effective detailing for specific building types and conditions in an accessible and clear technical guide. The book provides: a compact and understandable introduction to the fundamentals of building and architectural acoustics definitions of suitable acoustic performance criteria for a wide range of common buildings and room types guidance on specification and detailing of the most suitable construction types in North America and the UK. This book is both, a handy rule of thumb on acoustics for anyone involved in the design or construction of buildings, as well as an essential addition to any architect’s reference library.
