Marshall and Worthing’s The Construction of Houses is an authoritative guide to the principles you’ll need to master if you are to construct domestic buildings.

What does this book cover?

Another great incarnation of Duncan Marshall and Derek Worthing’s classic work, Marshall and Worthing’s The Construction of Houses is now available in its 6^th edition. It will explain the key principles underlying domestic building construction and a range of associated services. In addition, this edition features dozens of new and updated diagrams, photos and other aids to visual learning.

This new edition of Marshall and Worthing’s The Construction of Houses addresses key topics like:

• Modern construction methods
• Building standards and other relevant regulatory frameworks
• Walkthroughs of the complex processes of home building
• How historical building techniques still inform modern construction

About the Authors  

Dr Derek Worthing was the Head of the University of the West of England’s School of Land and Property Management until his retirement. He still works as a Building Surveyor. Nigel Dann also taught at UWE, but is now with University College of Estate Management. Roger Heath taught at UWE, but now runs a building surveying practice.

Marshall and Worthing’s The Construction of Houses is an excellent way to become familiar with residential property construction.