Fundamental Building Technology - Softcover

Charlett, Andrew J.; Maybery-Thomas, Craig

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415386241 ISBN 13: 9780415386241

Publisher: Routledge, 2006

Synopsis

All students undertaking Level One undergraduate programmes in construction need to develop an understanding of basic building techniques. This up-to-date and dependable textbook takes the reader through the essential skills, concepts and methods of constructing a simple house to provide a solid grounding in building techniques.

Working through each element of a building project and incorporating practical considerations from materials selection to implementation, this is the ideal handbook for all students who need a hands-on and thorough guide. Self-assessment exercises at key points underline the main concepts and make this text ideal for distance or independent learners as well as university students.

About this title

Review:

'Informs and seeks to test the reader's understanding of building materials and the construction process ... a very well thought-out and useful publication.' – Building Engineer

About the Author:

Andrew Charlett is Principal Lecturer in the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment at Nottingham Trent University. He has almost thirty years experience of teaching building technology to a range of further and higher education students.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0415386241
• ISBN 13: 9780415386241
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288