Publisher's Synopsis
About the Book: This book examines a wide range of building services. It includes information on: air-conditioning, pumps/fans/blowers, elevators, electric power, protection against fire, lighting, acoustics and plumbing. The book provides a convenient reference for construction industry personnel. It is a basic reference for craftsmen, technicians, and construction site managers. For students of building crafts, national certificates and diplomas, undergraduates and professional examinations, this book will substantiate study notes and be important supplement to lectures. It also offers to students, engineers and their associates who are concerned with construction very useful knowledge. Building services are the dynamics in a static structure, providing movement, communication, facilities and comfort. As they are unavoidable, it is imperative that architects, surveyors, builders, structural engineers, planners, estate managers and all those concerned with the construction of buildings have a knowledge and appreciation of the subject.
