Building construction and materials

An in-depth guide with step-by-step instructions on how to select, mix and apply lime- and clay- based plasters, renders, paints and washes.

'As we move towards the 2016 zero carbon target in house building, Passivhaus construction looks like becoming not just popular in the UK, but commonplace.

This book is dedicated to all of the friendships that I've been fortunate to share in my association with my fire service family.

For builders of natural homes (straw bale, cob, adobe, rammed earth, and other natural materials), this unique step-by-step guide takes the confusion out of choosing, mixing, and applying natural plasters.

Down and dirty - a complete step-by-step guide to making, installing and living with beautiful, all-natural earthen floors Poor heat and moisture management are the enemies of durable, comfortable, and efficient housing, and good building design and construction starts with a solid understanding of good building science.

A comprehensive guide to building green on any budget.

The only comprehensive, illustrated, step-by-step guide to building with earthbags.

An updated, fully revised, full-colour edition of the definitive manual on building with straw bales, described by Grand Designs as an 'essential guide'.

Grid beam is a modular, reusable building system that is fast, easy, affordable and virtually goof-proof.

An exploration into the history of our collective response to the challenges of extreme weather conditions and climate.

Build your home the 'green' way to reduce running costs, be more self-sufficient and create a more comfortable home.

The environmental aspects involved in the production and use of cement, concrete and other building materials are of growing importance.

Delayed completion affects IT, process plant, oil and gas, civil engineering, shipbuilding and marine work contracts.

Now in its second edition, Sustainable Materials shows how we can greatly reduce the amount of material demanded and used in manufacturing, while still meeting everyone's needs.

Now in its second edition, Sustainable Materials shows how we can greatly reduce the amount of material demanded and used in manufacturing, while still meeting everyone's needs.

An updated, fully revised, full-colour edition of the definitive manual on building with straw bales, described by Grand Designs as an 'essential guide'.

An exploration into the history of our collective response to the challenges of extreme weather conditions and climate.

Since the publication of the first edition ten years ago, significant developments have occurred in the use of admixtures in concrete.

The Certified Master Contract Administrator (CMCA) credential is a professional world-class certification that demonstrates the attainment of a defined level of skills and experience in contract administration, professional practice, and ethical behavior.

The key principles of designing a pleasant, comfortable and healthy eco-home, with a foreword written by HRH The Prince of Wales, now King Charles III.

Design your own sustainable home Many people dream of building a beautiful, environmentally friendly home.

A comprehensive guide to building green on any budget.