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Paperback. A comprehensive, hands-on guide to installing, servicing, and repairing basic air-conditioning systems in both new and older construction. It also covers specialized heating units - radiators, radiant heating systems, stoves, fireplaces, heat pumps, and indoor/outdoor pool heaters, plus fans, exhaust systems, air filters, and others. Series: Audel Technical Trades. Num Pages: 696 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 134 x 210 x 33. Weight in Grams: 656.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
All New 4th Edition
Number of pages
696
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764542084
ISBN
9780764542084
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 34.88

Hardcover. Num Pages: 286 pages, 1100 black & white illustrations, 400 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AMC; TNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 302 x 244 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1640.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Birkhauser
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9783034602822
ISBN
9783034602822
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 137.70

Paperback. This text covers types of roofs; roofing and reroofing; roof and attic insulation and ventilation; skylights and roof openings; dormer construction; roof flashing details and more. It also contains information on code requirements, underlaying and attic ventilation. Series: Audel. Num Pages: 536 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 142 x 218 x 33. Weight in Grams: 732.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
2nd
Number of pages
536
Condition
New
SKU
V9780025178519
ISBN
9780025178519
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.99

Paperback. Describes the process of erecting the great cathedrals in the Gothic era. This text explains the building equipment and falsework needed, the actual operations undertaken, and the sequence of these operations as far as they can be deduced from manuscript illuminations and pictorial representations. Num Pages: 364 pages, 69 line drawings, 3 halftones, plans, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: ACK; AMN; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 150 x 20. Weight in Grams: 504.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
Phoenix ed
Number of pages
364
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226252032
ISBN
9780226252032
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 22.15

Paperback. Num Pages: 238 pages, xviii, 220 p. BIC Classification: KNXC; TNKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 396.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1986
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
238
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226571287
ISBN
9780226571287
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 31.64

Paperback. Building Codes Illustrated for Healthcare Facilities is part of a new series covering building codes issues for specific building types, based on the International Building Code for 2006. Now more than ever, architects need an interpretive guide to understand how the building code affects the early design of specific projects. Series: Building Codes Illustrated. Num Pages: 432 pages, , black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AMC; LN; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 278 x 216 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1178.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470048474
ISBN
9780470048474
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.60

Hardcover. Written for contractors and endorsed by the Associated General Contractors of America Written specifically for contractors, this "how-to" book enables you to meet the challenges of green building construction. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNK; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 207 x 23. Weight in Grams: 804.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470056219
ISBN
9780470056219
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 108.15

Hardcover. There are 1. 5 million individual companies designing, engineering, constructing and managing the built environment in the United States, Britain, Canada and Australia. The main concern of these companies is their ability to thrive in a new global economy that is constantly changing, dauntingly complex, and extremely competitive. Num Pages: 216 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: AMC; KJC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 177 x 19. Weight in Grams: 786.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470065600
ISBN
9780470065600
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 57.27

Hardcover. Materials for Sustainable Sites provides detailed current information on construction materials for sustainable sites. Part 1 of the book introduces tools, techniques, ideologies and resources for evaluating, sourcing and specifying sustainable site materials. Num Pages: 464 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AM; RNU; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 210 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1076.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
464
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470134559
ISBN
9780470134559
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 110.76

Paperback.

An easy-to-use illustrated guide to building codes for residential structures

As the construction industry moves to a single set of international building codes, architects and construction professionals need an interpretive guide to understand how the building code affects the early design of specific projects. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AMK; LNCQ; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 215 x 19. Weight in Grams: 974.

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470173596
ISBN
9780470173596
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.02

Hardcover. This book presents critical building detail drawings to help an architect produce construction drawings, design and develop custom details, prepare specifications, and check existing drawings. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AMC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 282 x 227 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1306.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
480
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470381915
ISBN
9780470381915
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 110.47

Hardcover. Established as one of the leading books on the materials and methods of construction, the Ninth Edition of Construction was renamed Olin's Construction to reflect the brand identity that Harold Olin brought to this standard text. Num Pages: 1200 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AM; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 288 x 48. Weight in Grams: 2470.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
9th Edition
Number of pages
1200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470547403
ISBN
9780470547403
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 168.44

Hardcover. * Lighting retrofits are an essential component of any "green" redesign of an existing building, and this book explains everything the designer or contractor needs to know to increase efficiency as well as visual performace. Num Pages: 312 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AMR; TNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 197 x 21. Weight in Grams: 710.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470568415
ISBN
9780470568415
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 84.38

Hardcover. * Includes coverage on key tropics including environmental impact, air quality issues, green design considerations and coverage of the latest ASHRAE guidelines. * Includes numerous examples and homework problems. * The book runs closely to the course and is specific to the profession, which will help to motivate students. Num Pages: 600 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 263 x 179 x 24. Weight in Grams: 996.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
600
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470624579
ISBN
9780470624579
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 285.59

Hardcover. This book details the practical aspects and handling of rubber lined equipment: thin-walled structures, vacuum vessels, ducts, large diameter tanks, agitators, and fully lined pipes (both inside and outside). Series: Wiley-Scrivener. Num Pages: 298 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TDCR; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 167 x 21. Weight in Grams: 596.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
298
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470625941
ISBN
9780470625941
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 190.56

Hardcover. The content of the book and the software has been used by the authors for several years for the training of design professionals. The text provides a balance of theory, technique and facilitation. Series: RSMeans. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KFFN; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 196 x 22. Weight in Grams: 650.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
R.S. Means Company Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470635384
ISBN
9780470635384
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 150.43

Paperback. This book provides a complete guide, from basic principles, to all the elements of modern water based heating systems. It presents material systematically so that each topic builds on the previous material, giving students a detailed and thorough understanding of the principles of heating buildings using water based systems. Num Pages: 680 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 191 x 245 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1466.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
680
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470656037
ISBN
9780470656037
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 73.97

Paperback. Wood in Construction - How to Avoid Costly Mistakes focuses on the basic principles and appropriate use of wood in construction and illustrates how to avoid or minimise problems, to ensure that wood performs as expected when used in a construction application. Num Pages: 220 pages, Illustrations, facsims. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 174 x 11. Weight in Grams: 444.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
220
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470657775
ISBN
9780470657775
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 57.53

Paperback. This construction client's manual is written in the form of a list of activities. It supports owners in the role of client by helping them make choices during the project development process. This increases control over cost, quality and duration at each stage. Num Pages: 168 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 171 x 10. Weight in Grams: 306.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
168
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470658246
ISBN
9780470658246
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 74.91

Hardcover. Natural Ventilation of Buildings offers an up-to-date and comprehensive account of the theory and measurement of natural ventilation and how this relates to design. The author relates theoretical and experimental methods to fundamental principles and design practice, describing the assumptions, approximations and limitations involved. Num Pages: 454 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 172 x 252 x 26. Weight in Grams: 824.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
454
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470660355
ISBN
9780470660355
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 137.38

Hardcover. * Sets the baseline for the science behind an emerging technology * Authoritative guide to skills needed to implement ground source heat pump schemes * Only book using SI units to adequately focus on the geological aspects of ground source heat . Num Pages: 544 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 194 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1212.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
544
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470670347
ISBN
9780470670347
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.51

Hardcover. Unified Theory of Concrete Structures develops an integrated theory that encompasses the various stress states experienced by both RC & PC structures under the various loading conditions of bending, axial load, shear and torsion. Num Pages: 518 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 177 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1030.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
518
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470688748
ISBN
9780470688748
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 168.91

Hardcover. Provides a complete overview of low energy cooling systems for buildings. An excellent data source on cooling performance for a wide range of sustainable energy technologies, such as energy reduction and thermal protection. It will appeal to a wide audience of engineers. Num Pages: 276 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: THX; TNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 171 x 20. Weight in Grams: 616.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
276
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470697443
ISBN
9780470697443
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 99.29

Hardcover. Economic to build, environmentally friendly, and versatile enough as a material to be used with reinforced concrete or steel, timber constructions are used worldwide. Timber Engineering examines its state of the art, covering the newest developments in practice-related research, while placing the industry in an international context. Editor(s): Thelandersson, Sven; Larsen, Hans J. Num Pages: 456 pages, index. BIC Classification: TNC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 249 x 194 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1028.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
456
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470844694
ISBN
9780470844694
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 186.45

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