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Paperback. Provides a thorough history of the nineteenth century material and goes on to examine the theories on its architectural expression, focussing on determining role of the reinforced concrete frame. This title provides the rational and effective expression of classical principles in modern construction. Num Pages: 472 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG; HBLL; HBT; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 239 x 141 x 40. Weight in Grams: 838.
Publisher
McGill-Queen´s University Press Canada
Number of pages
472
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780773525641
ISBN
9780773525641
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 36.49

Paperback. EVERY SECOND COUNTS WHEN YOU'RE RESPONDING TO AN EMERGENCY INVOLVINGCONFINED SPACE-HERE'S THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO PERFORMING FLAWLESS RESCUES! Confined Space Entry and Emergency Response utilizes a realistic, scenario-based approach to teach you-and your staff-the right way to respond to an incident involving a confined space. Num Pages: 512 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TNKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 215 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1166.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
512
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471778455
ISBN
9780471778455
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 148.71

Paperback. Series: GCI Scientific Program Reports. Num Pages: 256 pages, 173 b&w charts. BIC Classification: 1DVWYM; 3H; ABC; AMN; TNKX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 280 x 215 x 14. Weight in Grams: 626.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Getty Trust Publications United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780892367771
ISBN
9780892367771
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 37.69

Paperback. Surveys the fundamental principles of conservation in their application to historic buildings, and provides the information needed by architects, engineers and surveyors for the solution of problems of architectural conservation in almost every climatic region of the world. This book includes sections on non-destructive investigation. Num Pages: 404 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AM; TNKX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 295 x 210 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1050.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
408
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750658638
ISBN
9780750658638
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 112.80

Paperback. This volume is a practical, state-of-the-art sourcebook for contractors and homeowners involved in maintaining and restoring historic buildings, as well as a technical desktop reference for all practising architects, engineers, specifiers, building managers, and architecture students. Series: Preservation Press Series. Num Pages: 288 pages, 188 photographs, line drawings. BIC Classification: AM; TNKX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 278 x 215 x 15. Weight in Grams: 700.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
Revised Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471509448
ISBN
9780471509448
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 99.34

Hardcover. Editor(s): Doyle, Sophie G. Num Pages: 277 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 261 x 183 x 23. Weight in Grams: 784.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
277
Condition
New
SKU
V9781617612114
ISBN
9781617612114
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 257.86
€ 175.41

Paperback. Provides exhaustive coverage of cement grouting in rock foundations, outlining all types of cement grout, comparing their suitabilities and describing various ways cement grouting is used in engineering construction. Written and arranged in an easy-to-read manner, the book is arranged as a reference manual with numerous cross-references. Series: Wiley Series of Practical Construction Guides. Num Pages: 466 pages, index. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 278 x 210 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1044.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
466
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471516293
ISBN
9780471516293
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 230.33

Hardcover. Praise for the Second Edition.. "A basic, how-to guide.. for all those involved in the construction industry. "--The Construction Lawyer "This book is indispensable for any contractor who, against his better judgment, bids a fixed price contract.. highly recommended. "--David S. Num Pages: 416 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; LNKJ; LNKW; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 164 x 26. Weight in Grams: 692.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
3rd Edition
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471348634
ISBN
9780471348634
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 155.01

Hardback. Written for the contractor rather than the attorney, this book includes information on program management, turnkey contracting, mini-trials, and environmental issues such as hazardous materials. It features standard contract forms, case histories, sample forms, and charts that address various contract situations. Num Pages: 328 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; LN; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 792.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers Group Netherlands
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780442004415
ISBN
9780442004415
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 249.73

Paperback. This fully updated new edition of this practical and popular text starts at the beginning of projects and makes lucid connections between stages which are often misunderstood. It covers NEC and JCT contracts, considering the topic from an industry perspective and including key issues such as Health and Safety, the environment and EU regulations. Num Pages: 504 pages, 58 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 162 x 28. Weight in Grams: 766.
Publisher
Macmillan Education UK
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
2nd ed. 2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137511140
ISBN
9781137511140
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 71.29
€ 64.51

Hardcover. The turnover rate for companies in the construction industry is high. This book identifies the ten key elements of contractor failure and shows how to avoid them. Each element of failure is defined, illustrated by real examples, and ways are discussed to avoid or minimize the risks involved. Series: Wiley Series of Practical Construction Guides. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KNJC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 165 x 242 x 18. Weight in Grams: 422.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471513247
ISBN
9780471513247
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 136.98

Hardback. Construction Dispute Research Editor(s): Cheung, Sai On. Num Pages: 425 pages, 80 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: LNCQ; RBP; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 161 x 27. Weight in Grams: 776.
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
2014th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319044286
ISBN
9783319044286
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 126.28

Hardcover. With the construction boom reaching over $300 billion by the early 1990s in the United States alone, this comprehensive and accessible guide is more important than ever for the budget--minded contractor. Series: Wiley Series of Practical Construction Guides. Num Pages: 464 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 243 x 167 x 31. Weight in Grams: 818.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
464
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471888406
ISBN
9780471888406
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 210.24

Hardcover. The text reviews the history of failure analysis as it relates to the evolution of engineering design. The concepts behind failure analysis are reviewed and its root causes discussed. It includes information updated since the first edition. Series: Practical Construction Guides. Num Pages: 528 pages, Illustrations, plans, port. BIC Classification: TNC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 162 x 29. Weight in Grams: 840.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
528
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471574774
ISBN
9780471574774
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 224.84

Hardcover. The Second Edition of this highly visual text brings together sketching, plan reading, and working drawing as they are used in the construction process. Hundreds of details from actual and idealized working drawings, with explanatory photographs and drawings, show how construction graphics "translate" into construction methods and practices. Num Pages: 480 pages, ill. BIC Classification: AM; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 287 x 222 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1364.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
480
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470137505
ISBN
9780470137505
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 137.14

Hardcover. Written as a reference on effective engineering practice for construction activities in Arctic and Sub-Arctic regions. It is based on many sources around the world including the Soviet Union and China where people live and work in very low temperatures. Series: Wiley Series of Practical Construction Guides. Num Pages: 640 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TNH; TNK; TQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 239 x 167 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1036.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
640
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471525035
ISBN
9780471525035
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 273.02

Hardback. * *1. covers all construction process themes in one book * *2. encourages a reflective approach through numerous exercises and tasks * *3. Editor(s): Akintoye, Akintola; Goulding, Jack; Zawdie, Girma. Num Pages: 456 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: KJM; KNJC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 176 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1044.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
456
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405156486
ISBN
9781405156486
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 118.59

Paperback. The management of construction projects is a wide ranging and challenging discipline in an increasingly international industry, facing continual challenges and demands for improvements in safety, in quality and cost control, and in the avoidance of contractual disputes. Num Pages: 330 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, figures. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 170 x 247 x 15. Weight in Grams: 648.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118539576
ISBN
9781118539576
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 64.62

Num Pages: 720 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: KJM; TNK. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 238 x 182 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1215.
Publication date
2008
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe United States
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
720
Condition
New
SKU
V9780073401041
ISBN
9780073401041
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 253.83

Paperback. aeo first update since 1983 -- major developments in construction management since then aeo other textbooks concentrate on the management of projects -- this deals with managing a contractora s business aeo well established text with well known authors aeo first edition published by Longman Pearson 0--852--30522--5. Num Pages: 392 pages, 228. BIC Classification: KJM; KNJ; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 175 x 19. Weight in Grams: 840.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
392
Condition
New
SKU
V9780632064021
ISBN
9780632064021
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 75.50

Hardback. Covers the range of materials that are encountered in the construction process, from traditional materials such as stone through masonry and steel to plastics and composites. This book also covers issues of whole life cost and sustainability, along with health and safety aspects of both use and installation. Editor(s): Doran, David K.; Cather, Bob; Doran, D. K.; Cather, R. Num Pages: 488 pages, 200 black & white illustrations, 128 black & white tables. BIC Classification: GBC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 191 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1088.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
488
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750663762
ISBN
9780750663762
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 185.91

Paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages, 240 black & white illustrations, 43 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 4KVCS; 4KVTG; PBW; TNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 190 x 16. Weight in Grams: 736.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415810784
ISBN
9780415810784
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 63.65

Hardcover. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: AMC; TNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 191. Weight in Grams: 567.
Publisher
powerHouse Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781576877784
ISBN
9781576877784
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 36.26

Paperback. This thoroughly up-to-date examination of prestressing technology covers basic techniques, materials and systems. It shows the application of prestressing technology in a various construction projects including buildings, bridges, offshore structures, floating structures, poles, pipes, roads, railroads, airfields, and more. Num Pages: 616 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: TNC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 37. Weight in Grams: 950.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
616
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471181132
ISBN
9780471181132
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 170.01

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