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1. Matter: Material Processes in Architectural Production

   Edited by Gail Peter Borden, Michael Meredith

   Beginning with material, this book revolves around physical material making and design decisions that emerge from material interaction. Combining essays from both practice and academia, this book presents some of the most significant projects and thoughts on materiality from the last...

   August 2011 | 978-0-415-78029-2 | Paperback (Routledge)

2. Innovation Management for Systems Integration in Construction

   By Andreas Hartmann, Mieke Oostra

   Structural change constantly dominates the construction industry, and forces many firms to periodically make crucial strategic decisions. These decisions often relate to both the breadth and depth of the future range of services the firms intend to offer. Moreover, the current trend towards the...

   August 2011 | 978-0-415-49510-3 | Hardback (Spon Press)

3. Understanding the NEC3 ECC Contract: A Practical Handbook

   By Kelvin Hughes

   August 2011 | 978-0-415-61496-2 | Paperback (Spon Press)

4. Façade Engineering

   By Mikkel Kragh

   August 2011 | 978-0-415-45773-6 | Paperback (Spon Press)

5. Specifying Minor Works

   Edited by PATRICK REDDIN

   July 2011 | 978-0-415-58351-0 | Paperback (Spon Press)

6. Contemporary Issues in Construction in Developing Countries

   Edited by George Ofori

   Economic growth and socio-economic development are an especial concern for developing countries, and the construction industry plays a central role in achieving this. Traditionally the issues faced have been assumed to be merely offshoots of those encountered in industrialised nations and are...

   July 2011 | 978-0-415-58571-2 | Hardback (Spon Press)

7. Understanding the Building Regulations, 5th Edition

   By Simon Polley

   Praise for previous editions: 'Covers all the requirements of the Building Regulations as we know them today. It is clear and concise in its explanations ... A good book.' – Clerk of Works Journal 'A clear and concise introduction to the Building Regulations and Approved Documents ....

   June 2011 | 978-0-415-60863-3 | Paperback (Spon Press)

8. Energy Management in Buildings: a Guide

   By Douglas Harris

   June 2011 | 978-0-415-56649-0 | Paperback (Spon Press)

9. Commercial Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution

   By Peter Fenn

   June 2011 | 978-0-415-57828-8 | Paperback (Spon Press)

10. Natural Stone in the Built Environment: Resources, Use and Conservation

    By Bernard Smith, Akos Torok, Richard Prikryl, Jirina Prikrylova

    Fundamental and interdisciplinary textbook on natural stone properties, occurrence, exploration, use, decay and conservation. Primary inforation source for third level students and professionals using natural stone in the built environment. Indented for a wide academic and professiounal...

    May 2011 | 978-0-415-54849-6 | Hardback (CRC Press)