Taking a starting point below that of GCSE level, by assuming no prior mathematical knowledge, Surinder Virdi and Roy Baker take the reader step by step through the mathematical requirements for Level 2 and 3 Building and Construction courses.Unlike the majority of basic level maths texts available, this book focuses exclusively on mathematics as it is applied in actual construction practice. As such, topics specific to the construction industry are presented, as well as essential areas for Level 2 craft NVQs - for example, costing calculations, labor costs, cost of materials and setting out of building components. End of chapter exercises cover a range of theoretical as well as practical problems commonly found in construction practice, and two project-based assignments give students the... Less

The over-sized Construction Wall Decals feature a dump truck, crane, skid loader, cement mixer, caution signs and road cones. Best of all, these construction decals can be personalized with 1 line (20 characters) of text. The 44 inch wide x 54 inch high sheet of construction wall stickers are self-adhesive and may be repositioned and moved with no wall damage - just peel and stick! The Construction Wall Decals can be used to decorate a bedroom, classroom, or any construction themed party. Not recommended for use on windows.

Learn short, simple, everyday words and phrases that relate to the most commonly encountered situations on your jobsite....

Jesse Prinz argues that recent work in philosophy, neuroscience, and anthropology supports two radical hypotheses about the nature of morality: moral values are based on emotional responses, and these emotional responses are inculcated by culture, not hard-wired through natural selection. In the first half of the book, Jesse Prinz defends the hypothesis that morality has an emotional foundation. Evidence from brain imaging, social psychology, and psychopathology suggest that, when we judge something to be right or wrong, we are merely expressing our emotions. Prinz argues that these emotions do not track objective features of reality; rather, the rightness and wrongness of an act consists in the fact that people are disposed to have certain emotions towards it. In the second half of the... Less

The construction industry has not had a good record on health and safety and faces tough legal and financial penalties for breaches of the law.This book provides a unique resource for all those who construct or procure the construction of projects of all sizes and in all countries and for clients who need to keep abreast of their own and their contractors' responsibilities. It gives practical guidance on best practice, including:* measuring performance and recording information* developing a safety policy and method statements* assessing risk* training and understanding people* the basics of the construction/envi ronment interfaceThe book addresses several topics not found in other reference works, discussing techniques of health and safety and basic environmental management as applied to... Less

Landscape Construction, 2nd Edition will help readers understand the process of construction and implementation of hardscape improvements. The book begins with the preparation for construction and carries through to installing the final details of the landscape project. Future landscape contractors and designers will appreciate detailed discussions about site preparation, grading and drainage, utilities and irrigation, retaining wall construction, paving, exterior carpentry, fencing and free-standing walls, and such amenities as pools, ponds, and edging. Each section contains detailed installation information for most of the contemporary materials used in today's landscapes. The author has provided expert perspective on materials and techniques as well as easy-to-follow instructions.