Riley, Mike, 1964-

Construction technology. 1, House construction / House construction Mike Riley and Alison Cotgrave. - Fourth edition. - xv, 373 pages : illustrations, plans ; 27 cm

Includes index.

Introduction to house construction -- Functions of buildings -- Preparing to build -- The building process -- Building substructure -- Foundations -- Walls below ground -- Ground floors -- Building superstructure -- External walls -- Upper floors and stairs -- Internal division of space: Walls and partitions -- Roof: Structure and coverings -- Windows, doors and ventilation -- Internal finishes -- Overview of alternative sustainable construction methods. Part 1. 1. 2. 3. Part 2. 4. 5. 6. Part 3. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.

This textbook is a vital resource for students in construction, property and architecture, BSc and MSc, including any student taking courses in building surveying, quantity surveying, real estate and construction management, as well as those studying at the HNC/HND level.

1352001896 9781352001891


House construction--Great Britain

TH4811 / .R55 2018

690.80941