Building Services

The fully revised fourth edition of this well-established textbook takes into account recent changes to codes and technology and includes two new key chapters on acoustic design and HVAC control strategy, as well as an expansion of the chapter on air conditioning. The design of building services and the many calculations involved are fully explained, and features include: introductions, learning objectives, key terms and concepts, worked examples and questions to aid understanding, reinforce learning and provide assignments.

Become a Complete Electrical Design Engineer

This book is about the entire range of fuelled, piped, ducted, wired and mechanical facilities in the UK's building stock for space heating and cooling, electricity and communications, ventilation, plumbing and drainage, mechanical handling and so on. It draws on BRE's activities over many year in research, site investigation, advisory services and the development of codes and standards. It includes numerous case studies, many of which highlight problems that have occurred in practice. It will be invaluable for all building professionals.

The text reviews each of the major critical success factors and clearly explains the supporting processes that must be enacted to ensure success. It reviews the general nature of procurement systems and construction projects, and then explores the increasing importance that building services play both in the construction process and in determining success for the client. Each significant stage within the procurement process is explored by explaining its importance and showing what decisions need to be made to develop a cohesive strategy. It concludes by giving a step-by-step guide to clearly develop and implement a building services procurement strategy