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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
€ 109.20
€ 109.20
Paperback. Original edition published under the title: Materials. Num Pages: 472 pages, 254 black & white illustrations, 103 black & white tables. BIC Classification: TBC; TGM; TNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 245 x 190 x 26. Weight in Grams: 814.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 6th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781138778757
- ISBN
- 9781138778757
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 74.35
€ 74.35
Paperback. * gives key information in each area with where to go for more detailed guidance * strong focus on engineering and craft solutions * offers a comprehensive overview of a multi-disciplinary area to encourage disparate groups of professionals to work more closely * full colour throughout . Editor(s): Forsyth, Michael. Series: Historic Building Conservation. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: TNK; TNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 189 x 10. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Number of pages
- 232
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118440575
- ISBN
- 9781118440575
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 48.83
€ 48.99
€ 48.83
Hardback. This volume presents the second half of a diverse collection of chapters in the field of materials and infrastructures in transport systems, which illustrate the technological and methodological innovations required to rise to the challenge of building more sustainable transport infrastructures for the future. Editor(s): Torrenti, Jean-Michel; Torre, Francesca La. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 163 x 21. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781786300317
- ISBN
- 9781786300317
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.94
€ 174.94
Hardback. This volume presents the first half of a diverse collection of chapters in the field of materials and infrastructures in transport systems, which illustrate the technological and methodological innovations required to rise to the challenge of building more sustainable transport infrastructures for the future. Editor(s): Torrenti, Jean-Michel; Torre, Francesca La. Num Pages: 448 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 161 x 29. Weight in Grams: 828.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781786300294
- ISBN
- 9781786300294
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.23
€ 187.23
Paperback. 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. The emphasis is on matching materials with the performance required. Series: Mitchells Building Series. Num Pages: 272 pages, 52 line drawings, tables, index. BIC Classification: TGM; TNK. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 189 x 16. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Prentice Hall
- Edition
- 5th Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780582219236
- ISBN
- 9780582219236
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 99.66
€ 99.66
Hardcover. One-stop, comprehensive reference for hundreds of commonly used materials and their integration as building components. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AMR; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 282 x 224 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1306.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470445440
- ISBN
- 9780470445440
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 98.41
€ 98.41
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Switzerland
- Edition
- 2nd Edition.
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783034606639
- ISBN
- 9783034606639
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 33.44
€ 34.99
€ 33.44
Hardback. Following the huge success of Material Revolution, this volume addresses the rapid development of material research and presents materials new to the market since 2010. It contains a similar system of classification and covers a completely different range of materials. Num Pages: 224 pages, 450 colour illustrations, 55 black & white line drawings, 450 farb. Abb., 55 schw.-w. Zei. BIC Classification: AK; AMC; TNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 285 x 225 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1082.
- Publisher
- Birkhäuser
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783038214762
- ISBN
- 9783038214762
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.43
€ 63.43
Paperback. A new edition of a basic, readable and problem-focused guide to common plumbing difficulties. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TNKH; TNTP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 131 x 199 x 21. Weight in Grams: 238.
- Publisher
- John Murray Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781473611627
- ISBN
- 9781473611627
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.31
€ 17.99
€ 13.31
Paperback. Renowned for its mud-brick architecture, monumental mosque, and merchant-traders' houses, Djenne remains one of Africa's most distinctive cities. This title describes the raising of a mud-brick house and explores the technical, social, and magical processes involved in making buildings and renewing the urban environment of Djenne. Series: African Expressive Cultures. Num Pages: 376 pages, 60 b&w photos, 13 figures, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1HFDM; AM; RPC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 24. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253220721
- ISBN
- 9780253220721
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 33.79
€ 33.99
€ 33.79
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415636834
- ISBN
- 9780415636834
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.83
€ 70.83
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
€ 74.01
€ 74.01
Paperback. Investment in any new project invariably carries risk but the construction industry is subject to more risk and uncertainty than perhaps any other industry. Num Pages: 252 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: KJMD; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 173 x 12. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118347232
- ISBN
- 9781118347232
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.65
€ 73.65
Hardcover. * Modern, current approach to productivity analysis and improvement for construction. * Features case studies and exercises drawn from real construction projects, focusing on the particulars of construction projects and their differences from other manufacturing processes. Num Pages: 528 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KJM; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 195 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1086.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470171646
- ISBN
- 9780470171646
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 148.56
€ 148.56
Paperback. Every major industry except construction uses logistics to improve its bottom line Poor logistics is costing the construction industry at least GBP3 billion a year according to a report Improving Construction Logistics published by the Strategic Forum for Construction. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KJM; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 15. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405151245
- ISBN
- 9781405151245
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 82.32
€ 82.32
Hardcover. This guide covers the entire contract process, from the selection of contractors to the end of the job, and provides advice on contract wording, payments, claims, change orders and bid evaluation. It also addresses common risks and features checklists designed to document proceedings. Series: Construction Business and Management Library. Num Pages: 312 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KJM; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 157 x 242 x 20. Weight in Grams: 618.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471569329
- ISBN
- 9780471569329
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 203.40
€ 203.40
Hardback. This book offers a new perspective on construction project change by viewing the process of change management as a knowledge-intensive activity, where team members bring their tacit and explicit knowledge into the situation; share, create and capture this collective knowledge for future re-use in similar situations. Series: Innovation in the Built Environment. Num Pages: 200 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 256 x 184 x 16. Weight in Grams: 588.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444335156
- ISBN
- 9781444335156
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.51
€ 125.51
Paperback. This new edition examines management of built heritage through the use of values-led decision making, based on an understanding of the significance of the cultural asset. It considers how significance is assessed and used as an effective focus and driver for management strategies and processes. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: AM; TNKX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170. .
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118298756
- ISBN
- 9781118298756
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 79.73
€ 79.73
hardcover. Num Pages: 324 pages, 36 black & white tables, 5 black & white halftones, 33 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: KJMP; TNK. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 189. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781138693890
- ISBN
- 9781138693890
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 228.77
€ 228.77
The book includes background, rationale for treatment, annotated standards and guidelines for the treatment of historic buildings, building systems, and materials. It includes information on energy conservation, and meeting LEED as well as ADA requirements. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AM; TNKX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 198 x 19. Weight in Grams: 648.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470767573
- ISBN
- 9780470767573
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 89.30
€ 89.30
Paperback. Describes preservation programs in Seattle and King County, how they developed, and the extent of protection offered landmark properties. The descriptions and photographs in this book provide a guide to individual buildings and landmark districts, demonstrating how each played a part in the remarkably swift development of county and city. Num Pages: 240 pages, 260 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBBWS; AM; JFF; TNKX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 7128 x 5499 x 17. Weight in Grams: 785.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295978468
- ISBN
- 9780295978468
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.40
€ 39.40
Hardcover. The papers in this text report on the current state of the art in the development and application of low energy cooling technologies, drawing from case studies and example buildings. Editor(s): Tassou, Savvas. Num Pages: 108 pages, Illustrations, plans. BIC Classification: TNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 165 x 13. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 108
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781860581571
- ISBN
- 9781860581571
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 175.45
€ 175.45
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
€ 97.65
€ 97.65