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Mitchell's Introduction to Building Derek Osbourn

Mitchell's Introduction to Building By Derek Osbourn

Mitchell's Introduction to Building by Derek Osbourn


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Summary

The second edition provides a basic introduction to the building process and analyses a building in terms of what it is expected to do, the processes required, the building team which implements the processes, the methods used for communicating information and a typical construction method.

Mitchell's Introduction to Building Summary

Mitchell's Introduction to Building by Derek Osbourn

Introduction to Building, originally written by Derek Osbourn, forms the foundation of the Mitchell's Building Series. This second edition has been revised and updated by Roger Greeno and retains its authoritative overview of the many and varied processes involved in the creation of a building. It provides a greater perspective of construction procedures and incorporates detailed interpretation of construction practice to current legislative standards. Introduction to Building is a core course text for undergraduate and HNC/D courses in building, estate management, surveying, architecture.

About Derek Osbourn

Derek Osbourn was Head of the School of Architecture and Interior Design at the Polytechnic of North London, and an examiner in design for the Royal Institute of British Architects. Roger Greeno is a consultant, examiner and established author of many construction papers and publications, with extensive experience in further and higher education; he formerly lectured at the University of Portsmouth..

Table of Contents

PART A. 1. 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. 9. Fire protection. 10. Lighting and ventilating. 11. Sanitation. 12. Security. 13. Cost. PART B. 14. Building processes. 15. The building team. 16. Communication. PART C. 17. Construction method. Appendices. A. CI/SfB classification. B. Working drawings and schedules. C. Examples of standard forms available to be used for contract administration.

Additional information

GOR002025211
9780582302006
0582302005
Mitchell's Introduction to Building by Derek Osbourn
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Pearson Education Limited
1997-07-04
288
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