Bücher der Reihe Chartered Institute of Building

Provides a thorough coverage of the principles of structural mechanics and strength of materials and discusses the underlying concepts requisite to the theory of structures and structure design.

Analyses human resources management and how it relates to the construction industry. It explores issues such as the technology used and the pattern of social and political relationships within which people are managed.

Provides a concise guide to the installation and design of principal services in domestic and commercial buildings. This book covers the level 2 module of The CIOB's Education Framework and is officially sanctioned by the CIOB as the recognised book for that module.

Quality management has received much attention in recent years. This book provides a description of the techniques of quality management and how they are implemented, regardless of the context. The author applies the techniques to the construction industry and brings in some practical experience from contractors in the construction industry.

Design for a Secure Residential Environments provides the framework for reducing the risk of crime through sensible design of the vulnerable parts of houses, community buildings and small commercial premises and the environment immediately surrounding the buildings.