A Dictionary of Construction, Surveying, and Civil Engineering

• Author(s): Christopher Gorse, David Johnston, Martin Pritchard,
• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Pages: 497
• ISBN_13: 9780199534463
  ISBN_10: 0199534462
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Technology & Engineering / Construction / General , Technology & Engineering / Construction / Contracting , Technology & Engineering / Engineering (General) , Technology & Engineering / Civil / General , Technology & Engineering / Reference , Technology & Engineering / Surveying ,

Description:... This A to Z is the most up-to-date dictionary of building, surveying, and civil engineering terms and definitions available. Written by an experienced team of experts in the respective fields, it covers in over 7,500 entries the key areas of construction technology and practice, civil and construction engineering, construction management techniques and processes, and legal aspects such as contracts and procurement. Illustrations complement entries where necessary and other extra features include entry-level web links, which are listed and regularly updated on a companion website. Its wide coverage makes it the ideal reference for students of construction and related areas, as well as for professionals in the field.