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Paperback. This book draws together the main elements of strategic theory and relates them to contemporary construction. It will help students understand what strategic management involves and how it is possible to develop a proactive approach to managing of key resources such as people and technology. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KJC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 592.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405159128
ISBN
9781405159128
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 81.73

Paperback. 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. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 175 x 243 x 15. Weight in Grams: 658.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405159234
ISBN
9781405159234
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 76.82

Hardback. * Revised to cover the new 2005 JCT Design and Build Contracts. * Also covers the effects of two key legal cases and new legislation on third party risks. * Written by well known contracts commentator and highly successful Blackwell author. . Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 181 x 23. Weight in Grams: 774.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
3rd Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405159241
ISBN
9781405159241
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 123.51

Paperback. examples from the built environment demonstrate the application of each topic area highlights potential problems and suggests practical methods to resolve them avoids duplication of introductory material provides a thorough, concise and current literature review of each issue. Editor(s): Knight, Andrew; Ruddock, Les. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 13. Weight in Grams: 446.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405161107
ISBN
9781405161107
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 79.28

Paperback. The Party Wall Casebook, now available in paperback, is an essential reference tool for surveyors, architects, engineers and lawyers. It provides a comprehensive analysis of over 80 leading cases which define the courts' approach to the Party Wall etc Act 1996 and the related common law rules. Num Pages: 496 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 169 x 28. Weight in Grams: 810.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
496
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405163248
ISBN
9781405163248
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 80.51

Hardback. 'Architects and other designers inhabit a curious borderland between the virtual and the physical. They have always been concerned with conjuring up things that don't exist but might, imagining them in detail, and eventually finding ways to translate these visions into physical reality. Editor(s): Brandon, Peter S.; Kocaturk, Tuba. Num Pages: 344 pages, Illustrations (some col.), plans. BIC Classification: TNK; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 176 x 23. Weight in Grams: 918.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405170246
ISBN
9781405170246
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 149.45

Paperback. provides a comprehensive introduction to the property development process, with emphasis on financial analysis of projects expanded information on valuations and new developments and trends, together with revised date and charts well-known author of surveying and construction textbooks. Num Pages: 376 pages, ill. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 173 x 21. Weight in Grams: 650.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
3rd Edition
Number of pages
376
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405177009
ISBN
9781405177009
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 63.36

Paperback. Construction Safety Management by Tim Howarth and Paul Watson The construction industry is a global, dynamic and innovative industry that delivers buildings and infrastructure for all aspects of commercial and domestic activity. This dynamic and innovative industry is faced with safety challenges on a project by project and day to day basis. Num Pages: 216 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNXC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 175 x 12. Weight in Grams: 474.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405186605
ISBN
9781405186605
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.48

Hardback. Combines project construction management and quality management Offers practical solutions to site construction engineers Draws on author's site experience and understanding of current problems Website with forms available to go with model procedures. Num Pages: 228 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 172 x 19. Weight in Grams: 656.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
228
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405187251
ISBN
9781405187251
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 164.07

Paperback. This guide to green 'retro-fitting' for facility mangers struggling to reduce their building's carbon footprint will help in the planning and management of a sustainable refurbishment program. The first part of the book provides the context, presenting the structure and linkage between the other chapters. Num Pages: 290 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KJMV4; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 191 x 13. Weight in Grams: 642.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
290
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405195089
ISBN
9781405195089
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 86.65

Hardback. Describes a methodology for the 'live' capture of reusable project knowledge, utilising current technology. Developed in response to the shortcomings of current practices. Outlines the organisational benefits of reusing knowledge within a project-based environment. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 179 x 16. Weight in Grams: 610.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405198899
ISBN
9781405198899
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 133.34

Paperback. Organised in three parts, Brickwork and Blockwork provides the student with an introduction to the diploma syllabus, complete coverage of the individual training units for the Diploma in Bricklaying and finally coverage of the methods of gathering work-based evidence, its preparation and the skills of mapping and tracking. Num Pages: 280 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 187 x 15. Weight in Grams: 660.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405199773
ISBN
9781405199773
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.10

Hardback. This book offers a new perspective on construction project change by viewing the process of change management as a knowledge-intensive activity, where team members bring their tacit and explicit knowledge into the situation; share, create and capture this collective knowledge for future re-use in similar situations. Series: Innovation in the Built Environment. Num Pages: 200 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 256 x 184 x 16. Weight in Grams: 588.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444335156
ISBN
9781444335156
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 123.51

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Taunton Press Inc United States
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9781561587780
ISBN
9781561587780
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 15.46

Paperback. Explores the issues surrounding the study and conservation of earthen architecture. This title addresses such themes as earthen architecture in Mali, conservation of living sites, local knowledge systems and intangible aspects, seismic and other natural forces, and the management of archaeological sites. Num Pages: 456 pages, 181 colour illustrations & 208 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: AMC; TNKX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 227 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1632.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Getty Trust Publications United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
456
Condition
New
SKU
V9781606060438
ISBN
9781606060438
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 68.97
€ 53.84

Paperback. A guide to the materials used in architecture during the past century, as well as tips on building repair and restoration. With more than 200 illustrations, including a full-color photographic essay, it focuses on the history and conservation of modern building materials. Num Pages: 352 pages, 26 colour & 188 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1002.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Getty Trust Publications
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781606063255
ISBN
9781606063255
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 55.18
€ 43.62

Hardback. Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are no longer confined to use in commercial signage and have now moved firmly, and with unquestioned advantages, into the field of commercial and domestic lighting. Series: ISTE. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TJ; TNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 163 x 22. Weight in Grams: 584.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848211452
ISBN
9781848211452
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 173.89

Hardback. Self-compacting concrete (SCC) is a relatively new building material. This material is progressively changing the way concrete is placed on building sites. This text fills a gap in the literature and provides a thorough understanding of the behavior of self-compacting concrete which is far different than traditional concrete. Editor(s): Loukili, Ahmed. Num Pages: 276 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TGM; TNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165 x 20. Weight in Grams: 624.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848212909
ISBN
9781848212909
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 173.89

Hardback. Belonging to the wider academic field of computer vision, video analytics has aroused a phenomenal surge of interest since the current millennium. Video analytics is intended to solve the problem of the incapability of exploiting video streams in real time for the purpose of detection or anticipation. Editor(s): Dufour, Jean-Yves. Num Pages: 340 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TNKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 163 x 25. Weight in Grams: 664.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848214330
ISBN
9781848214330
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 173.89

Hardcover. This text discusses and explains technical issues and considerations in a practical way, and offers a comprehensive review of the different types of cranes and their uses. Num Pages: 318 pages, 80ill. BIC Classification: TGB; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 165 x 23. Weight in Grams: 632.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
318
Condition
New
SKU
V9781860581304
ISBN
9781860581304
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 215.18

Hardcover. The papers in this text report on the current state of the art in the development and application of low energy cooling technologies, drawing from case studies and example buildings. Editor(s): Tassou, Savvas. Num Pages: 108 pages, Illustrations, plans. BIC Classification: TNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 165 x 13. Weight in Grams: 378.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
108
Condition
New
SKU
V9781860581571
ISBN
9781860581571
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 174.42

Hardcover. Focuses on building design and management, environmental issues including energy consumption and emission, plus air quality and infection control in patient areas. Series: IMechE Event Publications. Num Pages: 254 pages, illustrations & index. BIC Classification: MBP; TNK; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 165 x 21. Weight in Grams: 694.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
254
Condition
New
SKU
V9781860584299
ISBN
9781860584299
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 313.72

Paperback. Deals with media architecture and digital infrastructure. The author examines buildings and projects by Toyo Ito, Werner Sobek, Philippe Rahm, Usman Haque, Electroland, Troika, NOX and Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, Ben Rubin, and Olafur Eliasson. Editor(s): Hovestadt, Ludger; Buhlmann, Vera. Series: Applied Virtuality Book Series. Num Pages: 392 pages, 160 black & white illustrations, 160 schw.-w. Abb. BIC Classification: AMC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 131 x 191 x 28. Weight in Grams: 508.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Birkhauser
Condition
New
SKU
V9783035606287
ISBN
9783035606287
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 60.08
€ 59.86

Paperback. Documents three projects in the fields of architecture, planning, and artistic research conducted in Ghana and in the DR of Congo. In this title, the projects are presented in their respective contexts and are embedded in contemporary discourses - well-known experts take a stand. Editor(s): IoA Institute of Architecture; Mueller, Baerbel. Series: Edition Angewandte. Num Pages: 452 pages, 300 colour illustrations, 300 farb. Abb. BIC Classification: 1HF; AMC; RP; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 178 x 241 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1112.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Birkhauser
Condition
New
SKU
V9783035611007
ISBN
9783035611007
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 42.32

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