| Spon's Practical Guide to Alterations & Extensions Contributor(s): Williams, Andrew R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415434262 ISBN-13: 9780415434263 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $60.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2008 Annotation: Williams, the managing director of a surveying practice, has written the second edition of this manual for building extensions to incorporate new amendments to Document L1B concerning fuel and power conservation. This practical guide to altering or extending properties offers plenty of useful information on building plans and blueprints, the Party Wall Act and how to approach a city planner or council with a construction proposal. Designed for both new builders and established contractors who need updated information on new regulations, this book also discusses Computer Aided Design and how it has revolutionized the construction industry. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Construction - General - Technology & Engineering | Civil - General |
| Dewey: 690.837 |
| LCCN: 2007031731 |
| Physical Information: 0.57" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.85 lbs) 264 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The procedures, the problems and pitfalls of extending or altering property are discussed in this fully updated new edition. The author gives helpful advice on how to make the project go smoothly from beginning to end. This is a practical guide for those at the beginning of their career in building, or who want to be updated on the new regulations now in force. This new edition incorporates the 2005 Amendments to Approved Document L1B on the conservation of fuel and power. Developments in Computer Aided Design and structural calculations are also discussed. It is invaluable to all those who are trying to act efficiently, correctly and cost-effectively. |
