Construction Technology 1: House Construction offers a highly
accessible introduction to the key stages of domestic house construction
from planning to internal finishes. Its student-friendly layout uses
detailed figures, photos and case studies from real-life building sites
to aid a practical understanding of construction techniques, providing
clear step-by-step guidance in learning the basic principles of low-rise
residential construction.
This textbook is a vital resource for students in construction, property
and architecture, BSc and MSc, including any student taking courses in
building surveying, quantity surveying, real estate and construction
management, as well as those studying at the HNC/HND level.
New to this Edition:
- The sections on off-site manufacture and modular approaches to
construction have been significantly updated and expanded. The nature of
house construction utilising panelised and volumetric approaches is
explained with supporting case study examples and photographic
illustrations.
- The increased recognition of sustainability as a key element in modern
house building is reflected in expanded consideration of the
environmental implications of construction design and practice.
- The characteristics of house form, construction and technology that
impact upon thermal and environmental performance are included together
with updated content relating to SAP calculations and target energy
performance.
- Advances in technology and evolving approaches to passive features of
environmentally-conscious design are incorporated together with the
introduction of issues around connected homes.
- The material has been amended in line with current UK building
regulations, environmental guidance and legislation including statutory
control of the building process and health and safety.
