Category Archives: Construction

2009 International Building Code: Looseleaf Version (International Building Code (Looseleaf))

LOOSELEAF VERSION: Featuring time-tested safety concepts and the very latest industry standards in material design, the 2009 International Building Code? offers up-to-date, comprehensive insight into the regulations surrounding the design and installation of building systems. It provides valuable structural, fire-, … Continue reading

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Building Contract Claims

Many building contract claims are ill-founded, often because the basic principles are misunderstood. This highly regarded book examines the legal basis of claims for additional payment, and what can and cannot be claimed under the main forms of contract. It … Continue reading

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Defective Construction Work

Defective construction work, whether the result of inadequate design, faulty workmanship or poor materials – or some combination of these failings – is a frequent cause of legal disputes. Someone is usually to blame, either the builder or one or … Continue reading

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NEC® 2008 Need to Know

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 … Continue reading

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Guide to the Wiring Regulations: 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671:2008)

Essential for electrical installers and installation designers, the IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) have been completely restructured and updated for the first time in over a decade: this 17th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671: 2008) will come … Continue reading

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Wiring Regulations in Brief, Second Edition: A complete guide to the requirements of the 17th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations, BS 7671 and Part P of the Building Regulations

* Tired of trawling through the Wiring Regs? * Perplexed by Part P? * Confused by cables, conductors and circuits? Then look no further! This handy guide provides an on-the-job reference source for Electricians, Designers, Service Engineers, Inspectors, Builders, Students, … Continue reading

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Broken Buildings, Busted Budgets: How to Fix America’s Trillion-Dollar Construction Industry

Across the nation, construction projects large and small—from hospitals to schools to simple home improvements—are spiraling out of control. Delays and cost overruns have come to seem “normal,” even as they drain our wallets and send our blood pressure skyrocketing. … Continue reading

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Building Regulations in Brief, Fourth Edition

Baffled by the Building Regs? Confused by codes of practice? Mystified by materials and puzzled by planning permission? Then look no further! This handy guide is not only for builders and DIY enthusiasts but, with its ready reference and no-nonsense … Continue reading

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2006 International Plumbing Code -(International Plumbing Code)

The 2006 International Plumbing Code?addresses the design and installation of plumbing systems through requirements that emphasize performance. Provisions are provided for fixtures, piping, fittings, and devices, as well as design and installation methods for water supply, sanitary drainage, and storm … Continue reading

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Contractual Correspondence for Architects and Project Managers

This book provides over 160 model letters, with commentary for use with all the main JCT 2005 building contracts. It concentrates on problems which can arise during a project, and draws on the author’s extensive experience as a contracts consultant. … Continue reading

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