Construction Technology 3

With an added emphasis on sustainability and energy performance as well as new sections on flooding and health and safety, this new edition has been thoroughly updated for Building Technology or Construction Management students studying the technology of refurbishment and rehabilitation of buildings. Designed in a structured, directed format to help develop understanding, rather than just providing a simple source of information, this text focuses on the environmental impact of refurbishment rather than new build. Key features: • Student-centred learning style • Illustrated case studies and review tasks • Focus on the importance of sustainability in refurbishment and building use • Updated to reflects current issues such as flood damage • Covers refurbishment in both housing and large-span multi-storey commercial and industrial buildings • Easy-to-follow page layout, with a wealth of figures and photos A companion website featuring extra photographs and other additional material can be found at: www.palgrave.com/science/engineering/riley3 This volume builds on material introduced in Construction Technology 1: House Construction and Construction Technology 2: Industrial and Commercial Building, but is also valuable as a standalone text. Designed in a structured, directed format to help develop understanding, rather than just providing a simple source of information, this textbook offers comprehensive coverage of the refurbishment and maintenance of existing buildings, with a focus on the environmental impact of refurbishment rather than new build in the context of sustainability. Uniquely, both housing and large-span, multi-storey commercial and industrial buildings are covered in detail within this one text. This volume builds on material introduced in Construction Technology 1: House Construction and Construction Technology 2: Industrial and Commercial Building, but is also valuable as a standalone text.This textbook is aimed at undergraduates in Building Surveying, Construction Management, Architectural Technology, and Quantity Surveying, as well as HNQ programmes in building-related subjects; and Masters level students on conversion courses. It is also ideal for associated Built Environment courses e.g. Land Management, Civil Engineering, where the basic technologies need to be understood.New to this Edition:- Increases the focus on the sustainability aspects of refurbishment and the use and occupation of buildings- The decision basis for demolition is considered in greater detail, together with the principles and practices of façade retentionAccompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/construction-technology-3. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.