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Barry's Introduction to Construction of Buildings
By: Emmitt, Stephen; Gorse, Christopher
Published by: Blackwell Publishing, Ltd
The five volume series, Barry's Construction of Buildings, has been established as a standard text on building technology for many years. However, a substantial update has long been required, and while doing this the opportunity has been taken to reduce five volumes to two in a more user-friendly format. The introductory volume covers domestic construction and brings together material from volumes 1, 2 and part of 5. The extensive revision includes modern concepts on site assembly, environmental issues and safety, and features further reading.
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Price: $45.95
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Building Care
By: Wood, Brian
Published by: Blackwell Publishing, Ltd
Building care encompasses everything from maintenance of a building to energy conservation and range of approaches, including the effects on design. A range of approaches to looking after buildings and their users is covered in this book. The rationale and conditions that support them (e.g. PPM - preventative planned maintenance; JIT - just in time) are explained, together with the commercial and environmental imperatives driving new approaches to building care.
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Price: $50.95
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Building Design Management
By: Gray, C.; Hughes, Will
Published by: Butterworth-Heinemann (Elsevier Science & Technology Books)
A practical handbook on the management of building design, this guide explains the processes, roles and responsibilities of those involved in the design of the building, as well as ways to maximise efficiency. Well structured and easy to read, the book includes useful notes and checklists on, for example, how to select a design team and how to organise and plan the design process. The authors are recognised authorities in the field of project management, based at an internationally renowned department. Their book will prove invaluable to both students and practitioners in project management.
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Price: $54.95
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Electricity and Electronics for HVAC
By: Miller, Rex; Miller, Mark R.
Published by: McGraw-Hill Professional
Master the Electric and Electronic Components that ControlToday's Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Systems! Electricity and Electronics for HVAC provides an expert account of the electric and electronic components used for modern air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems. Packed with hundreds of detailed illustrations, this in-depth reference fully explains circuits, diagrams, digital controls, safety procedures, troubleshooting, and more. Written by the renowned technical authors Rex Miller and Mark R. Miller, this essential resource covers all electrical and electronic principles and applications of HVAC, including basic electricity…electric measuring instruments…control devices…heating circuits…refrigeration and freezer circuits…and other topics. Designed to build knowledge, skills, and confidence, Electricity and Electronics for HVAC features: Complete information on electric and electronic components for modern HVAC systems Over 345 detailed illustrations to improve technical understanding Standard and SI units for all problems and worked-out equations A PowerPoint presentation for classroom use Inside this Career-Building HVAC Tool • Introduction to Electricity • Current, Voltage, Resistance, and Power • Resistors, Color Code, Components, and Symbols • Series and Parallel Circuits • Magnetism, Solenoids, and Relays • Electric Measuring Instruments • Electric Power: DC and AC • Inductors, Inductive Reactance, and Transformers • Capacitors and Capacitive Reactance • Single and Three-Phase Power • Solid-State Controls • AC Motors • Electrical Safety • Control Devices • Heating Circuits • AC Circuits • Refrigeration and Freezer Circuits • Troubleshooting • Controlling Electric Power for AC Units oCareers in AC and Refrigeration •
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Price: $49.95
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Lighting Engineering
By: Simons, R. H.; Bean, Robert
Published by: Architectural Press (Elsevier Science & Technology Books)
Describes the mathematical background to the calculation techniques used in lighting engineering and links them to the applications with which they are used. This work provides guidance for common mistakes and useful techniques including worked examples and case studies. It also covers the fundamentals of flux and illuminance, colour, and more.
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Price: $155.00
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NEC 2008 Need to Know
By: Keller, Kimberley
Published by: McGraw-Hill Professional
Get Quick Access to the NEC® Essentials. Turn to NEC® 2008 Need to Know for quick access to vital National Electrical Code® (NEC®) information that you need. This expert resource explains and interprets key material from the first four chapters of the NEC®, including general installation requirements…branch circuits…feeders…services…overcurrent protection …grounding…conductors…conduits…cables…fixture wiring…switches… receptacles…lighting…motors…a/c and refrigeration…and generators—plus critical tables from Chapter 9. Packed with on-target illustrations, this essential compliance tool contains calculations and formulas commonly used to determine conduit and conductor sizes, required ampacities, adjustment multipliers, and electrical loads. This guide also presents a listing of specialty topics such as Emergency Systems, Communications, and Special Occupancy, as well as a cross-reference table with types of installations and where to find applicable Code. Designed to save time and money, reduce errors, and increase safety, NEC® 2008 Need To Know features: • Clear explanations and interpretations of in-demand NEC® information• Commonly used calculations and formulas• A listing of specialty topics keyed to applicable Code• A handy cross-reference table for quick access to crucial material. Inside This On-the-Job Guide to Vital NEC® Information • General Requirements for Electrical Installations • Branch Circuits and Feeders • Branch Circuit Feeders & Service Calculations and Electric Services • Overcurrent Protection and Transformers • Grounding and Bonding • Wiring Methods • Conductors • Boxes and Cablebus • Lighting Requirements • Motors • Refrigeration and A/C • Generators • Understanding and Applying NEC® Chapter 9 Tables ̶
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Price: $29.95
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Plumbing and Piping Systems Inspection Notes
By: Taylor, Gil
Published by: McGraw-Hill Professional
Up to Code: Plumbing and Piping Systems Inspection Notes is an on-the-job “cliff notes” resource, packed with information that will save time and money while ensuring quality. To-do checklists, charts and tables with at-a-glance calculations, who’s-responsible-for-what info, and diagrams that clearly illustrate complicated information make it fast and easy for busy building professionals to do their jobs thoroughly and efficiently, and avoid costly mistakes. The books help building pros establish and meet inspection guidelines, and provide clients with schedules and specifications. Each of the Up to Code: Inspection Notes is focused on the IBC (International Building Code), the most widely adopted building code in North America. Plumbing and Piping Systems will also focus on information from International Fuel Gas Code, and the International Plumbing Code. . Each guide covers: Responsibility; Authority; Quality Control and Assurance; Plans and Specifications; Shop Drawings; Inspectors Daily Report; Pre-Construction Meeting; Equipment Proposal; Claims; Progress Schedules; Labor Enforcement; Storage of Materials; Contractor’s Payment; Rights-of-Way; Record Drawings; Project Turnover; Inspection Files; Recommended Equipment; Inspection; Safety.
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Price: $24.95
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Specifying Buildings
By: Emmitt, Stephen; Yeomans, David T
Published by: Butterworth-Heinemann (Elsevier Science & Technology Books)
How-to make specification decisions, manage the process and write the brief
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Price: $43.95
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16th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations
By: Scaddan, Brian
Published by: Newnes (Elsevier Science & Technology Books)
The essential guide to successfully completing testing and inspection of electrical installations
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Price: $17.95
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17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations
By: Scaddan, Brian
Published by: Newnes (Elsevier Science & Technology Books)
The essential guide to successfully completing testing and inspection of electrical installations
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Price: $21.95
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