Civil engineering, surveying and building

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.