This new edition includes a completely revised section on surveying historic buildings. It also brings the reader fully up to date with the changes to the legal and regulatory framework within which surveyors operate. Recent cases which impact on surveyor's liabilities to their clients are discussed.
 

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This revised and updated edition has been extensively rewritten and contains new photographs and illustrations to give the book a modern contemporary feel. It also includes all the new products and techniques that have been developed since the last edition

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The Building Regulations: Explained and Illustrated provides a detailed, authoritative and well illustrated guide to building control in England and Wales. This latest edition has been substantially revised to include revised chapters on Part A Structural Stability, Part C Materials, Part E Sound, Part F Ventilation, Part L Conservation of Fuel and Power, Part M Access, and a completely new chapter on Part P Electrical Safety.

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This manual enables readers to find out about the Building Regulations and the system of building control, and decide whether they apply to the work they want to undertake. It relates to the Building Regulations 2000, plus the 2002 editions of Regulation J, H, L1 and L2.

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An illustrated guide to improving interior rooms with paint, wall coverings and other decorative materials using professional techniques

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Unbeatable value, each book in the Mini Workbook series offers the reader concise, step-by-step instructions to achieve practical results in a huge range of home improvement techniques.

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Designing and Building Your Own Home
by Martin Cummins

Many people dream of designing and building their own home, but don't know where to start. This book guides you through the process, making it an affordable, realistic and, above all, exciting option. Written by a practising architect, the book aims to provide the support and answers you will need, including where do you start? What are your options? What type of site are you after and how do you find it? etc...

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Loft conversions are one of the most popular types of home alteration and, as this book shows, they can be an enormously useful and stylish addition to a house. If you have not been involved in a building project before, "The Complete Loft Conversion Book" guides you through the entire process with chapters arranged so that they follow the sequence of events in a real project.

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How to Get Planning Permission gives you all the information you will need on planning permission and using the planning system effectively. With over 80 illustrations, tables and examples, this book tells you: - How to dramatically increase your chances of success - before your application is even submitted - - - When to make full or outline applications - How to complete application forms and notices to your best advantage - 9 essential points for writing a supporting letter and 8 common mistakes to avoid - What you must include in application plans and drawings and much more...

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How to Find and Buy a Building Plot is the first and only comprehensive book specifically about buying land on which to build a house. It gives you all the essential information you need to locate, assess and purchase a plot. With over 65 illustrations, tables and examples, this book tells you: - 12 sources of plots for sale - and how to get the best out of them - Successful methods professional property developers use to find land - Essential items to organise - before you even start plot hunting - 10 vital points to look out for when inspecting a plot - How to value plots, make an offer, and negotiate your purchase effectively and much more...

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How to Stop and Influence Planning Permission by Roy Speer and Michael Dade

How to Stop and Influence Planning Permission is the leading work on influencing development decisions, used by individuals, campaigning groups, and parish and community councils who want a say in the planning system. To enable people with no previous knowledge of the subject to have an effective voice, the book tells you: - How the planning system works and what factors really count. - How you can find out about development proposals - before it's too late. - How to write influential letters of objection that will have an impact on council decisions. - Key factors you should cover in your objections. - 10 tips to give your objections greater impact and 8 common mistakes to avoid and much more...

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This is one of those books that has become a cult hit. The majority of purchasers are drawn from Britain's growing army of self builders, people building new homes or renovating existing ones, who appreciate the frank and at times brutal appraisal of their efforts.

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Written by an experienced freelance estimator, this book is a step-by-step guide designed to assist anyone planning to build an extension. It contains important points of "good building practice", accompanied by a handy illustrated reference guide.

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For a large number of homeowners, creating additional living space is a key issue, especially if it can be done without moving house. Roof and loft conversions are among the most popular but there is also a great deal of potential for garages and basements. Home conversions are also about adding value to your home as well as increasing your living space. This book provides clear and concise advice on how to plan and supervise a loft, basement or garage conversion. It guides the reader through all the stages - including planning and the law, dealing with architects, builders and other contractors and decorating - to show you how to avoid costly mistakes.

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This handbook summarizes concisely, in diagrams and brief explanations, all elements of construction. Practice, techniques, components and procedures are clearly defined with supplementary references to regulations and relevant standards. This fourth edition has been extensively updated. In particular the section on thermal insulation has been substantially expanded and updated to take into account changes in Part L of the Building Regulations "Conservation of Fuel and Power." All sections have been updated to include reference to revised British and European Standards, regulations and legislation. Further references and explanations have been added to aid the reader's understanding. This should be a useful text for all students of construction and related subjects and is a valuable reference text for construction professionals.

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A guide to the basics of flooring, for any room in the house. The instructions are detailed and there are illustrations and photographs of the process. There is advice on when you need to buy your tools and when you can hire them, along with tips and tricks of the trade

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This book provides all the technical information needed by the trainee painting and decorating student. The new edition includes new developments on tools and equipment, materials and scaffolding, and new health and safety regulations for construction work.                                 

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Modern systems and materials mean that most domestic plumbing jobs are within the scope of do-it-yourselfers. This guide explains the basic skills of plumbing which can be applied to any situation. Instructions for 30 projects, from mending a leaking tap, to installing a shower unit.

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This is a guide to domestic plumbing and central heating, with advice on tools and materials and complete instructions for everything from plumbing in a washing machine, a power shower.

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A revised edition features practical projects for all areas of the home. It covers DIY techniques, tools and materials for jobs ranging from wallpapering and tiling, through plumbing and electrics, to drainage, paths and steps, and garage doors. 

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Everyone carries a picture of their ideal home in their mind. This book provides advice, information and design ideas for making this dream a reality. Taken from a wide cross-section of the major companies within the self-build industry, it gathers plans and divides them into 14 categories.

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This is a step-by-step guide to decorating tasks, including information on methods, tools, materials and equipment. The book covers repairing and preparing surfaces, creating decorative finishes, improving flooring, lighting, storage - even the shapes of rooms.

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This text aims to provide all the information needed to carry out any wiring job safely and to professional standards. Illustrated throughout with clear photographs and diagrams, the book introduces the tools and equipment needed for electrical work and teaches all the necessary techniques needed step-by-step

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Provides step-by-step directions on turning a basement into a living space.

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This book explains the nature of dampness in buildings, how to diagnose a dampness problem before it gets out of hand and how to deal with it. It covers the problems of rising dampness and condensation (and how to distinguish them), which are generally not fully understood, even by many professional surveyors.

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This replaces the 2000 edition (incorporating 2002 amendments) of approved document B.

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At a time when both public and private sector organisations are becoming ever more aware of the importance of promoting positive public images and enjoying good standing among stakeholders, safety specialists are keen to persuade managers to take a more comprehensive view of how health and safety can contribute to wider business objectives. It is no longer enough just complying with the minimum requirements of the law. 

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The IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) are the national standard to which all domestic and industrial wiring must conform.

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