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The Building Process and Siteworks

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This book describes and illustrates the constructional processes, materials and components used in the erection of fairly simple domestic and associated buildings, and examines the principles and philosophy underlying their choice. Its primary aim is to meet the needs of students of a variety of disciplines whose studies embrace building technology.

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  1. Trent Polytechnic, Nottingham, UK

    Ivor H. Seeley BSc (Est Man), MA, PhD, FRICS, CEng, FICE, MCIOB (Emeritus Professor)

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  1. Ivor H. Seeley BSc (Est Man), MA, PhD, FRICS, CEng, FICE, MCIOB
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Seeley, I.H. (1986). The Building Process and Siteworks. In: Building Technology. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-09223-9_1

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  • Publisher Name: Palgrave, London

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