Building Construction Handbook is an authoritative reference for all construction students and professionals. It is full of detailed drawings that clearly illustrate the construction of building elements. The principles and processes of construction are explained with the concepts of design included where appropriate. Extensive coverage of building construction practice and techniques, representing both traditional procedures and modern developments, are also included to provide the most comprehensive and easy to understand guide to building construction.

This bestselling book is regularly referred to by its readers as the 'construction bible'. Used by students at FE and HE level, as well as by professionals, this book provides at-a-glance information in a truly useful format, making it a real must have. This is demonstrated by its sales figures - it has sold over 120,000 copies in its last 5 editions.