ABSTRACT

A comphensive guide to information sources relevant to the building industry and legislation affecting it. It is designed for use as a tool either in the office or on site, giving facts in a compendium style to meet the most common requirements of the busy builder.

chapter 1|37 pages

GENERAL OFFICE INFORMATION

chapter 2|27 pages

MEASURING DATA AND PRELIMINARIES

chapter 3|22 pages

BASIC ESTIMATING

chapter 5|31 pages

STRUCTURAL DATA

chapter 6|11 pages

THE EXCAVATOR

chapter 7|6 pages

BUILDERS’ PLANT AND MACHINERY

chapter 8|10 pages

THE CONCRETOR

chapter 9|4 pages

THE MASON

chapter 10|18 pages

10The Bricklayer

chapter 11|48 pages

11The Carpenter and Joiner

chapter 12|5 pages

12Timber Pests and Preservation

chapter 13|13 pages

13The Roofer

chapter 14|12 pages

14The Drainlayer

chapter 15|15 pages

15The Plumber

chapter 16|16 pages

16The Heating Engineer

chapter 17|10 pages

17Insulation

chapter 18|10 pages

18The Electrician

chapter 19|8 pages

19The Pavior and Tiler

chapter 20|10 pages

20The Plasterer

chapter 21|11 pages

21The Painter

chapter 22|9 pages

22The Glazier