Building in the 21st Century
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Author(s): R. Cooke
Publisher: Blackwell Publishing
ISBN: 9781405156554
Format: softback
484pp
Price: £24.99
Review Date: 25 October 2007
Review: This practical textbook is for those studying for the National Award or National Certificate in Construction, students up to first year degree level, and those taking the new GCSE in construction theory. The book begins with the surveying process and describes topographical and building surveys. It goes on to work through the construction of buildings – from foundations to roofs – looking at the building technology. This is followed by chapters on construction technology and design, site issues (pointing out the problems and requirements for a safe site), construction and the environment (looking at pollution and climate change), energy (with methods of generating electricity and sourcing energy and fuels), and the utilities (water, gas, electricity).