Construction technology 2 : industrial and commercial building / Mike Riley and Alison Cotgrave.

Previous ed.: 2004.

Includes index.

Construction Technology 2: Industrial and Commercial Building is a widely used and popular textbook designed specifically to support the study of industrial and commercial building technology at undergraduate degree and HNC/HND level. This second edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect new technology and construction methods. Key features include: / Clear and accessible text structure for ease of use / Unique pedagogical features including comparative studies, case studies and review tasks / New material on sustainability, including green and intelligent buildings / Updated for new building regulations / Enhanced page layout, with improved figures and new photos A companion website featuring extra photographs and other additional material can be found at: www.palgrave.com/science/engineering/riley2 This volume builds on the subject matter introduced in Construction Technology 1: House Construction, but is also valuable as a standalone text.