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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 facade 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.>
List of contents
PART I: BUILDING REFURBISHMENT, MAINTENANCE AND SUSTAINABILITY
The Context of Refurbishment
The Context of Maintenance
PART II: COMMON DEFECTS ENCOUNTERED DURING CONSTRUCTION
Common Defects in Buildings
PART III: THE TECHNOLOGY OF REFURBISHMENT
Common Refurbishment Technologies
PART IV: THE MANAGEMENT OF MAINTENANCE AND REFURBISHMENT WORK
The Management of Refurbishment Work
Demolition and Disposal
Case Study.
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Mike Riley, Alison Cotgrave
