Macmillan Dictionary of Building edited by Randall McMullan.

This dictionary is designed as a companion for anyone who works in the construction industry, and for the many students who study building, surveying or civil engineering. The book should also be helpful to everyone who needs to describe the building they live in.

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: McMullan, Randall (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Macmillan Education UK : Imprint: Red Globe Press, 1988.
Edition:1st ed. 1988.
Series:Dictionary Series
Springer eBook Collection.
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Online Access:Click to view e-book
Holy Cross Note:Loaded electronically.
Electronic access restricted to members of the Holy Cross Community.
Table of Contents:
  • Major areas covered include: Carpentry and Joinery Bricklaying and Masonry
  • Plumbing and Roofing Plastering and Decorating
  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Surveying and Levelling
  • Strength and Stability
  • Structures and Enclosures
  • Heating and Ventilation
  • Electrical and Water Supplies
  • Acoustics and Sound Control
  • Artificial and Natural Lighting
  • Properties of Materials
  • Fire and Security Energy, Climate and Environment
  • Drainage and Refuse
  • Measurement and Estimating
  • Draughting and CAD
  • Organisation and Project Management
  • Building Surveying, Land Surveying, Quantity Surveying
  • Do-It-Yourself, House Repairs
  • Appendices.