TY - BOOK AU - Chudley, R. AU - Greeno, Roger. TI - Building construction handbook SN - 9780750686228 AV - TH 151 .C471 2008 PY - 2008/// CY - Oxford, UK PB - Elsevier/Butterworth-Heinemann KW - Building KW - Construction industry N1 - Subtitle on cover: incorporating current building & construction regulations; Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - Covers all of the important aspects of construction technology while also detailing important elements of structural design. It is full of detailed drawings that illustrate the construction of building elements. The principles and processes of construction are explained with the concepts of design included where apropriate . Contains extensive coverage of building construction practice and techniques , representing both traditional procedures and modern developments. Provides the most comprehesive and easy way to understand guide to building construction. The seventh edition includes additional material on energy conservation, sustainable construction, environmental and green building issues. Details of fire protection to elements of construction are also available ER -