In the Work-Place

In the Work-Place

Suitable for school-leavers, this provides some information about the different trades with the Construction Industry

To view, click the 'Read more' link, under the picture. To open in Google Books, click Work-Place

Bricks, Pavers and Tiles

Austrialian Brick

Although the Google version only displays the first 40 pages, it includes the chapter on Bricklaying

Hand-drawn illustrations are clear and easy to understand

To view, click the 'Read more' link, under the picture. To open in Google Books, click Austrialian

Measuring, Marking and Layout

Measuring, Marking and Layout

In America, they use feet and inches, not millimetres, for measuring length

Google version only displays the first 20 pages

To view, click the 'Read more' link, under the picture. To open in Google Books, click Measuring

Cracking

Cracking and Movement

Mainly for Chartered Surveyors, the book contains some useful illustrations for students of construction

The Google version only shows
the first 30 pages

To view, click the 'Read more' link, under the picture. To open in Google Books, click Cracking

Illustrated Building

Building Pocket Book

Similar to the Architect's Pocket Book, this uses drawings, instead of words, to explain the materials and methods of construction

The Google version only contains about 20 pages

To view, click the 'Read more' link, under the picture. To open in Google Books, click Illustrated Building Book

Repair and Maintenance

Repair and Maintenance

Although the text is quite small, there are lots of interesting illustrations

To view, click the 'Read more' link, under the picture. To open in Google Books, click Repair and Maintenance of Houses

Popular Mechanics

Complete Home How-To

This general DIY book from America contains many hand drawn illustrations

Scroll to the bottom for the chapter on brickwork

To view, click the 'Read more' link, under the picture. To open in Google, click Popular Mechanics

Residential Construction

Residential Construction

Explains the construction of masonry and timber-framed houses in America

With black & white photos, it provides a contrast to British building methods

To view click the 'Read more' link, under the picture. To open in Google Books, click Residential

Structural Masonry

Structural Masonry Manual

Illustrated with clear and precise drawings, this academic book is suitable for those students wishing to progress onto HND or University

To view, click the 'Read more' link, under the picture. To open in Google Books, click Easterbrook

Ching

Building Construction

Packed full of line-drawings,
this is the No 1 book for anyone interested in Construction or Architecture

To view, click the 'Read more' link, under the picture. To open in Google Books, click Ching