Off-site and industrialised timber construction. Delivering quality and efficiency. 2nd edition
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
The benefits of using timber in off-site construction from a whole life value concept; exploring sustainability, design, manufacture and assembly, and timber technologies and systems.
Author
Hairstans, R.
History
BM TRADA timber publications are no longer maintained following the closure of BM TRADA's publishing operation on 31 December 2024. Supersedes Off-site and modern methods of timber construction: a sustainable approach (2010). Reprinted in April 2020.
ISBN
9781909594814
Subjects
- Special subject areas
- Environmental issues/energy
- Green issues/sustainability/green buildings
- Construction operations
Publisher History
BM TRADA originates during the 1930s when a forerunner of what later became the Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA) was set up to promote the use of wood in construction. Their publishing programme delivers an extensive range of timber information - Eurocode 5 guidance, span tables, Wood Information Sheets and technical manuals on timber structures, characteristics, performance aspects such as fire and durability, and common applications.
Information
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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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