Authors: Simon Topliss, Mike Hurst, Greg Skarratt

Number of Pages: 491

Publication Date: 2007

ISBN13: 9780435430863

Cover: Paperback

This new student book provides you with everything you need to succeed in your BTEC National course in Construction. Written by experienced tutors and endorsed by Edexcel, this essential resource brings alive the world of construction using contemporary case studies and worked examples, industry-based scenarios, and crystal-clear explanations of key terms.

BTEC National Construction, Building Services, Engineering and Civil Engineering Student Book covers the four common core units from these three pathways, as well as the specialist core and a selection of option units within the construction route, making this the perfect text to support the Award, Certificate and Diploma. The book explores key health and safety and environmental issues at the heart of the industry, and delivers easily accessible mathematics, essential for successful completion of construction work.

BTEC National Construction, Building Services, Engineering and Civil Engineering Student Book provides:

• Assessment Practice and Grading Tips to help you track your own progress and achieve the highest grade you can
• Knowledge Check questions to revise your learning in each unit
• Contemporary Case Studies to give insight into key issues and put the theory into context
• Preparation for Assessment at the end of each unit to help you to build your portfolio of achievement

CONTENTS

Unit 1 Health, Safety & Welfare in Construction & the Built Environment
Unit 2 Construction & the Environment
Unit 3 Mathematics in Construction & the Built Environment
Unit 4 Science & Materials in Construction & the Built Environment
Unit 5 Construction Technology & Design in Construction & Civil Engineering
Unit 6 Building Technology in Construction
Unit 7 Planning, Organisation & Control of Resources
Unit 8 Graphical Detailing in the Construction & the Built Environment
Unit 9 Measuring, Estimating & Tendering Processes for Construction & the Built
Environment
Unit 10 Surveying for Construction & Civil Engineering
Unit 15 Building Surveying in Construction   

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