{"product_id":"mitchells-introduction-to-building-mitchells-building-series-9781138129207","title":"Mitchells Introduction to Building Mitchells","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntroduction to Building\u003c\/em\u003e provides a comprehensive introduction to various aspects of development and associated building procedures, from initial planning and design through procurement of building work, contractual arrangements and construction techniques. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow in its Fifth Edition, this popular text continues to present an authoritative overview of the many design and practical considerations associated with the creation and maintenance of modern buildings, including repair of existing buildings and traditional construction procedures.  Topics covered include the functional requirements of a building: appearance, durability, dimensional suitability, strength and stability, weather exclusion, sound control, thermal comfort, fire protection, lighting and ventilating, sanitation and drainage, security, cost, sustainability, building processes, the building team, communication and construction methods. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements Preface SI Units Introduction \u003cb\u003ePart A \u003c\/b\u003e1. The Requirements of a building 2. Appearance 3. Durability 4. Dimensional suitability 5. Strength and stability 6. Weather exclusion 7. Sound control 8. Thermal comfort and efficiency 9. Fire protection 10. Lighting and ventilation 11. Sanitation and drainage 12. Security 13. Cost \u003cb\u003ePart B \u003c\/b\u003e14. Sustainability 15. Building processes 16. The Building team 17. Communication \u003cb\u003ePart C \u003c\/b\u003e18. Construction method Appendix I Working drawings and schedules Appendix II Examples of planning and Building Regulations application forms Index\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019460444503,"sku":"9781138129207","price":114.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138129207.jpg?v=1750780343","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/mitchells-introduction-to-building-mitchells-building-series-9781138129207","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}