TY  - BOOK
AU  - Osbourn,Derek
AU  - Greeno,Roger
TI  - Mitchell's introduction to building
T2  - Mitchell's building series
SN  - 9781317902812 (ebook) :
U1  - 690 23
PY  - 2013///
CY  - Harlow
PB  - Pearson
KW  - Building
KW  - Architecture
KW  - House and Home
KW  - ukslc
KW  - Building construction & materials
KW  - thema
KW  - Construction & heavy industry
KW  - lcsh
N1  - Previous ed.: 2007; Formerly CIP; Includes bibliographical references and index; Also available in printed form ISBN 9780273738046; Electronic reproduction; Askews and Holts; Mode of access: World Wide Web
N2  - This edition provides a greater perspective of construction procedures and incorporates detailed interpretation of construction practice to current legislative standards as well as analysing a building in terms of what it is expected to do; Introduction to Building provides a comprehensive introduction to various aspects of development and associated building procedures, from initial planning and design through procurement of building work, contractual arrangements and construction techniques. Now in its Fifth Edition, this popular text continues to present an authoritative overview of the many design and practical considerations associated with the creation and maintenance of modern buildings, including repair of existing buildings and traditional construction procedures. Topics covered include the functional 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, sustainability, building processes, the building team, communication and construction methods
UR  - http://www.vlebooks.com/vleweb/product/openreader?id=WestLondon&isbn=9781317902812
ER  -