1010948

9780582473034

Introduction to Building

Introduction to Building
$57.69
$3.95 Shipping
List Price
$72.50
Discount
20% Off
You Save
$14.81

  • Condition: Good
  • Provider: Bonita Contact
  • Provider Rating:
    0%
  • Ships From: Multiple Locations
  • Shipping: Standard
  • Comments: Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

seal  

Ask the provider about this item.

Most renters respond to questions in 48 hours or less.
The response will be emailed to you.
Cancel
  • ISBN-13: 9780582473034
  • ISBN: 0582473039
  • Edition: 3
  • Publication Date: 2002
  • Publisher: Pearson Education

AUTHOR

Osbourn, Derek, Greeno, Roger

SUMMARY

Introduction to Building, written by Derek Osbourn and Roger Greeno, is essential reading for all students of construction and building related disciplines. It is a preliminary and complementary reader for the other books in the Mitchell's Building Series and is a standard reference for all those concerned with contemporary construction processes and procedures. This third edition has been revised, updated and extended to retain its authoritative overview of the many and varied aspects of creating buildings. The new edition provides a wider perspective of construction, incorporating detailed interpretation of standard practice to current legislative measures. It analyses a building in terms of what is expected of it, the practical processes and typical methods used in its construction, the building team which implements the processes and the methods used for communicating information. Each section is written to stimulate interest in and to encourage further reading from the more advanced volumes in the Mitchell's Building Series and associated research papers. Topics covered: the requirements of a building; appearance; durability; dimensional suitability; strength and stability; weather exclusion; sound control; thermal comfort; fire protection; lighting and ventilating, sanitation and drainage; security; cost; building processes; the building team; communication; construction method. As a course reader for students of architecture, building, construction management, quantity surveying and other related disciplines, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the various aspects of building and development from initial planning and design through to construction. Derek Osbourn was Head of the School of Architecture and Interior Design at the Polytechnic of North London, and an examiner in design for the Royal Institute of British Architects. Roger Greeno is a consultant, examiner and established author of many construction papers and publications. He has extensive experience in further and higher education, lecturing in several colleges and at the University of Portsmouth. About this series: Mitchell's Building Series comprises highly practical books ideal for all those studying construction, architecture and related studies at higher technician and degree level. Each book discusses a specific aspect of building, focusing on the practical construction issues involved. Necessary building science and theory is provided to explain how and why certain methods and procedures are used. The series systematically covers all stages in the construction of a building.Other books available: Structure and Fabric Part 1 Structure and Fabric Part 2 Internal Components External Components Materials Finishes Environment and ServicesOsbourn, Derek is the author of 'Introduction to Building', published 2002 under ISBN 9780582473034 and ISBN 0582473039.

[read more]

Questions about purchases?

You can find lots of answers to common customer questions in our FAQs

View a detailed breakdown of our shipping prices

Learn about our return policy

Still need help? Feel free to contact us

View college textbooks by subject
and top textbooks for college

The ValoreBooks Guarantee

The ValoreBooks Guarantee

With our dedicated customer support team, you can rest easy knowing that we're doing everything we can to save you time, money, and stress.