Surveying

This book provides guidance on building survey work for typical residential, commercial and industrial buildings, with advice on how to diagnose a wide range of defects. It considers both modern and older construction methods, together with new and traditional materials.

Get detailed information on typical designs and features of English houses built at different periods over the last 200 years. This unique guide provides a framework and list of characteristics to look for when ageing buildings.

This book is a rare explanation of common construction management activities from a financial point of view. While the practical side of the industry is illustrated here with case studies, the authors also take the time to build up an understanding of balance sheets and P&L accounts before explaining how common tasks like estimating or valuation work from this perspective.

Construction is a complex industry, operating with ever changing legislative needs, new materials and technologies, and constant demands on resources. Professionals are now expected to deliver a broad spectrum of skills and competencies, and this new textbook will help them achieve this.

Helps those who are less experienced in flood repairs to understand the basic insurance and technical issues involved, and the key elements of customer care.

This fully revised 7th edition of Property Development has been completely updated to reflect ongoing changes in the property field and maintain the direct relevance of the text to all stakeholders involved in studying the property development process.

Housing Fit for Purpose sets out a research-focused approach to looking at the challenges facing the built environment in approaching the design, construction and management of housing.