ABSTRACT

"An essential reference for everybody concerned with the calculation of costs of mechanical and electrical works." - Cost EngineerMarket conditions remain unfavourable and construction output and orders obtained by contractors continue to decline. The costs of some items have increased, but profits and overheads have fallen and are expected to fall

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PART ONE Engineering Features

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Acoustic Absorbers and Diffusers

Theory, Design and Application Trevor Cox and Peter D'Antonio This book describes how to effectively measure, model, design and apply diffusers and absorbers. New developments in measurement, materials, theory and practice since the

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Renewable Energy Options

chapter |6 pages

Ground Water Cooling

chapter |6 pages

Fuel Cells

chapter |5 pages

Biomass Energy

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Room Acoustics

Heinrich Kuttruff Since publication of the first edition in 1973, this professional and scientific reference has become the standard work in the field, providing detailed analysis of the state of the art in room acoustics. This edition includes a new list of symbols, and updated sections

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The ZEDbook

Solutions for a Shrinking World Bill Dunster While Zero (fossil) Energy Development (ZED) is generally regarded as a positive innovation, in practice this option is not taken up or fully implemented. A planner, a councillor, a developer, a housing association representative, an architect, a contractor, a

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Spon’s Building Regulations Explained

London District Surveyors Association and John Stephenson This fully revised, essential reference takes into account all important aspects of building

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Getting the Connection

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Ventilation Systems

Design and Performance Edited by Hazim B. Awbi This comprehensive reference guide to ventilation systems provides up-to-date knowledge based on the experience of internationally-recognised experts to deal with current and future ventilation requirements in buildings. Presenting the most recent

chapter |5 pages

Façade Systems

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Spon’s Estimating Costs Guide to Electrical Works

Project Costs at a Glance Bryan Spain Specially written for contractors and small businesses carrying out small works, Spon’s

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Spon’s Estimating Costs Guide to Minor Works,

Alterations and Repairs to Fire, Flood, Gale and Theft Damage Bryan Spain

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Spon's Estimating Costs Guide to Plumbing and Heating

Unit Rates and Project Costs Bryan Spain Do you work on jobs between £50 and £50,000? - Then this book is for you.

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Typical Engineering Details

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PART TWO Approximate Estimating

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Understanding the Building Regulations

Simon Polley Although the UK’s Building Regulations are complex and lengthy, their essential features are relatively straightforward. Simon Polley brings his brief and practical guide up to date

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Construction Delays

Extensions of Time and Prolongation Claims Roger Gibson Providing guidance on delay analysis, the author gives readers the information and practical details to be considered in formulating and resolving extension of time submissions and time-related prolongation claims. Useful guidance and recommended

chapter |58 pages

Building Services Engineering

David V. Chadderton Updated and expanded, this core textbook introduces the range of building services found within modern buildings. In this fifth edition coverage has been broadened as a response to the trend towards low

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Heat and Mass Transfer in Buildings

Keith J. Moss The second edition of this reliable text provides readers with a thorough understanding of the design procedures that are essential in designing new buildings and building refurbishment.

chapter |1 pages

Acoustic Absorbers and Diffusers

Theory, Design and Application Trevor Cox and Peter D'Antonio This book describes how to effectively measure, model, design and apply diffusers and absorbers. New developments in measurement, materials, theory and practice since the

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PART THREE Material Costs/Measured Work Prices

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Spon’s Building Regulations Explained

London District Surveyors Association and John Stephenson This fully revised, essential reference takes into account all important aspects of building

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Ethics for the Built Environment

Peter Fewings Much closer relationships are being formed in the development of the built environment and cultural changes in procurement methods are taking place. A need has grown to re- examine the ethical frameworks required to sustain collaborative trust and transparency. Young professionals are moving around between companies on a frequent basis and

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Project Management Demystified

Geoff Reiss Concise, practical and entertaining to read, this excellent introduction to project management is an indispensable book for both professionals and students working in or studying project management in business, engineering or the public sector.

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PART FOUR Rates of Wages

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Mechanical Installations

Rates of Wages

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Electrical Installations

Rates of Wages

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The ZEDbook

Solutions for a Shrinking World Bill Dunster While Zero (fossil) Energy Development (ZED) is generally regarded as a positive innovation, in practice this option is not taken up or fully implemented. A planner, a councillor, a developer, a housing association representative, an architect, a contractor, a

chapter |1 pages

Construction Contracts Questions and Answers

David Chappell Construction law can be a minefield of complications and misunderstandings in which professionals need answers which are pithy and straightforward but also legally rigorous. In

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Room Acoustics

Heinrich Kuttruff Since publication of the first edition in 1973, this professional and scientific reference has become the standard work in the field, providing detailed analysis of the state of the art in room acoustics. This edition includes a new list of symbols, and updated sections

chapter |20 pages

PART FIVE Daywork

chapter |23 pages

Tables and Memoranda

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Spon's Irish Construction Price Book

Franklin + Andrews This new edition of Spon's Irish Construction Price Book, edited by Franklin + Andrews, is the only complete and up-to-date source of cost data for this important market.