CONTENTS

Preface ix Part One General

Built environment 3 The structure 6 Primary and secondary elements 13 Component parts and functions 16 Construction activities 19 Construction documents 20 Construction drawings 21 Building surveys 28 Method statement and programming 32 Weights and densities of building materials 34 Drawings notations 36 Planning application 40 Modular coordination 45 Construction regulations 47 CDM regulations 48 Safety signs and symbols 49 Building Regulations 51 British Standards 57 European Standards 58 CPI System of Coding 60 CI/SfB system of coding 61
Part Two Site Works

Site investigations 65 Soil investigation 67 Soil assessment and testing 74 Site layout considerations 82 Site security 85 Site lighting and electrical supply 88 Site office accommodation 92 Materials storage 94 Materials testing 100 Protection orders for trees and structures 107 Locating public utility services 108 Setting out 109 Levels and angles 113