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
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |2 pages
PART ONE Engineering Features
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
chapter |1 pages
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 |1 pages
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
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
chapter |1 pages
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 |1 pages
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
chapter |1 pages
Spon’s Estimating Costs Guide to Minor Works,
Alterations and Repairs to Fire, Flood, Gale and Theft Damage Bryan Spain
chapter |1 pages
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.
part |1 pages
PART TWO Approximate Estimating
chapter |2 pages
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
chapter |1 pages
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
chapter |1 pages
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
part |2 pages
PART THREE Material Costs/Measured Work Prices
chapter |1 pages
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
chapter |1 pages
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
chapter |1 pages
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.
part |1 pages
PART FOUR Rates of Wages
chapter |1 pages
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
chapter |1 pages
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 |1 pages
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.