Civil engineering, surveying and building

Hints & Tips for the Practical Plumber is a unique and essential guide for all plumbing students leaving college and plumbers wanting to set up on their own, and can even be used to help complete the NVQ2 qualification.

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.

the definitive guide to the theory and practice of water treatment engineering THIS NEWLY REVISED EDITION of the classic reference provides complete, up-to-date coverage of both theory and practice of water treatment system design.

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

Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)systems are omnipresent in modern buildings.

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'.

This book was written specifically for boiler plan operators and supervisors who want to learn how to lower plant operating costs, as well as how to operate plants of all types and sizes more wisely.

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.

Rubber Seals for Fluid and Hydraulic Systems is a comprehensive guide to the manufacturing and applications of rubber seals, with essential coverage for industry sectors including aviation, oil drilling and the automotive industry.

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.

The key to successful project control is the fusing of cost to schedule whereby the management of one helps to manage the other.

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.

A planning engineer works to plan and organize work for a construction project.

How to succeed in the construction business step-by-step guidelines for estimating To be competitive, contractors and homebuilders need to know how to generate complete, accurate estimates for labor and material costs.

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'.

How to succeed in the construction business step-by-step guidelines for estimating To be competitive, contractors and homebuilders need to know how to generate complete, accurate estimates for labor and material costs.

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 definitive guide to the theory and practice of water treatment engineering THIS NEWLY REVISED EDITION of the classic reference provides complete, up-to-date coverage of both theory and practice of water treatment system design.

The key to successful project control is the fusing of cost to schedule whereby the management of one helps to manage the other.

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.