Construction & Heavy Industry

"Commercial Management in Construction"

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This handbook covers all the procedures a contractor's quantity surveyor is required to carry out, and also develops an understanding of the theory underpinning current practices. It gives a grounding in the principles behind cash-flow, cost control, and cost value reconciliation. With 20. Paperback, 192 pages. Size: 244 x 172 mm. Weight: 416g.

Author: Walker, Ian Wilkie, Professor Robert (University of Northumbria at Newcastle Uk)
ISBN: 0632058277
Publisher: Blackwell Science Ltd
Date: 2002 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Construction & Heavy Industry

"Approved Document B Dwelling Houses"

Fire Safety

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Paperback, 100 pages. Weight: 301g.

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ISBN: 1859462618
Publisher: Riba Enterprises
Date: 2007 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Construction Industry (V. 1)

"Construction Supply Chain Management Handbook"

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Mounting emphasis on construction supply chain management (CSCM) is due to both global sourcing of materials and a shortage of labor. This book presents an overview of the diverse research and examples of construction supply chain practice around the world. It also reflects the emergence of CSCM as an important area of multi-national research. With 126 black & white illustrations, 44 black & white tables, 6 black & white halftones. Hardback, 508 pages. Weight: 855g.

Author: (O'Brien, William J., ed.)
ISBN: 1420047450
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Date: 2008 (United States)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Construction Industry

"Economics for the Modern Built Environment"

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Construction economics needs to respond to the emphasis on sustainable development, on the medium and long-term consequences of construction, on the whole life-cycle, and on the service rendered by buildings. This book discusses mesoeconomic and macroeconomic models and methodologies in construction economics. With 29 black & white tables, 68 black & white line drawings. Paperback, 296 pages. Size: 234 x 156 mm. Weight: 222g.

Author: (Ruddock, Les, ed.)
ISBN: 0415454255
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Date: 2008 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Construction Industry

"Employment Law for the Construction Industry"

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Considers employment law specifically as it relates to the construction industry in Britain. This book describes the structure of the employment relationship, with particular reference to sub-contractors and part-timers, the industry's tax deduction scheme for subcontractors, collective bargaining arrangements, and working time. Hardback, 156 pages. Size: 234 x 156 mm. Weight: 414g.

Author: (Ryley, Michael, ed.)
ISBN: 0727734601
Publisher: Thomas Telford Ltd
Date: 2008 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Construction Industry

"Home Builders"

MacTaggart and Mickel and the Scottish Housebuilding Industry

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With illustrations. Paperback, 320 pages. Weight: 1201g.

Author: (Glendinning, Miles, ed.)
ISBN: 1902419081
Publisher: Royal Commission on the Ancient & Historical Monuments of Scotland
Date: 1999 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Construction Industry

"The Greener Homes Price Guide"

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Offers the cost information that enables readers to budget for improving the energy efficiency of their homes and reducing their carbon footprints. This guide walks readers through how to obtain builders or specialist contractors to actually do the work. It also provides an indication of savings in running costs. Hardback, 144 pages. Size: 250 x 176 mm. Weight: 544g.

Author: Building Cost Information Service
ISBN: 1904829678
Publisher: Bcis
Date: 2008 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Construction Industry

"Understanding Jct Standard Building Contracts"

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Takes into account the contracts such as: JCT Standard Building Contract (SBC), JCT Intermediate Building Contract (IC) and 'with contractor's design' (ICD), JCT Minor Works Building Contract (MW) and 'with contractor's design' (MWD), and JCT Design and Build Contract (DB) which have replaced the old JCT 98, IFC 98, MW 98, and WCD 98 contracts. With 2 black & white tables. 8 rev ed. Paperback, 160 pages. Size: 234 x 156 mm. Weight: 251g.

Author: Chappell, David
ISBN: 0415413850
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Date: 2007 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Construction Industry

"All the Questions and Answers From the Citb Skills Health and Safety Test"

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New edition for 2007 taking into account changes to the exam from April 07. The building industry requires that employees must be trained, tested and qualified in construction site Health and Safety. This book by the Construction Industry Testing Board is the only publication available that contains all the information necessary for candidates to prepare for their CITB test. Full Title:- All the questions and answers from the CITB Construction Skills Health & Safety Test. 8 rev ed. Paperback, Weight: 200g.

Author: Citb-Constructionskills
ISBN: 1857512138
Publisher: Construction Industry Training Board (Citb)
Date: 2007 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Construction Industry

"Construction Operations Manual of Policies and Procedures"

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"Construction Operations Manual of Policies & Procedures" series; Provides procedures and details for managing construction operations. This book covers developments in construction management software, as well as material devoted to the Design-Build process. It includes a CD-ROM which contains project delivery forms, word-for-word letters, sample letters, and checklists. With illustrations. 4 rev ed. Mixed Media Product, 480 pages. Size: 241 x 190 mm. Weight: 1294g.

Author: Civitello, Andrew M. Levy, Sidney M.
ISBN: 0071432191
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Date: 2007 (United States)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Construction Industry

"New Construction Industry Scheme"

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Paperback, Weight: 304g.

Author: Gamble, Ellie Grant Thornton's Team
ISBN: 1841409065
Publisher: Croner.Cch Group Ltd
Date: 2007 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Construction Industry

"Cdm2007 - Workplace In-Use Guidance for Designers C663"

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The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 (known as 'CDM2007') place duties upon designers. This guide is designed to assist in fulfilling those duties with respect to Construction Work. It also deals with workplace 'in-use' hazards, and includes a companion CIRIA guide C662 which addresses construction hazards. With illustrations. Paperback, 74 pages. Weight: 244g.

Author: Gilbertson, A.
ISBN: 0860176630
Publisher: Construction Industry Research & Information Association (Ciria)
Date: 2007 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Construction Industry

"Practical Guide to Street Works"

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Provides practical advice to assist good workmanship and promote the highest standards of reinstatement by site operatives and supervisors. This work is divided into sections and presented in the order a reinstatement is undertaken: from signing, excavating, reinstating, and leaving a completed job. With illustrations (some col.). Paperback, 80 pages. Weight: 505g.

Author: Great Britain. Department for Transport
ISBN: 011552746X
Publisher: Stationery Office Books
Date: 2006 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Construction Industry

"Health and Safety in Construction"

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With illustrations (some col.). Paperback, Weight: 375g.

Author: Great Britain. Health and Safety Executive
ISBN: 0717661822
Publisher: Hse Books
Date: 2001 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Construction Industry