Category Archives: Construction technology

BS EN 12629-5.4:2003 – Machines for the manufacture of constructional products from concrete and calcium-silicate. Safety. Concrete pipe coating machines

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 18 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 80

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Keywords – Pipes, Concretes, Construction systems parts, Construction materials, Production, Production equipment, Production processes, Coatings technology, Moulding equipment, Industrial, Equipment safety, Safety measures, Hazards, Instructions for use, Calcium silicate bricks, Machine tools, Occupational safety, Construction equipment
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BS 5930:1999 – Code of practice for site investigations

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 206 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 216

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Keywords – Site investigations, Construction operations, Soils, Soil surveys, Soil sampling, Soil testing, Ground water, Rocks, Safety measures, Occupational safety, Field testing, Excavations, Soil drilling, Aerial photography, Geological analysis, Sampling methods, Sampling equipment, Test specimens, Samples, Surveys, Soil-testing equipment, Geophysical measurement, Industrial, Planning, Mining, Land pollution, Land, Ecology, Extraction (minerals), Quarries, Quality assurance, Defects, Log sheets, Report
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BS 8000-11.2:1990 – Workmanship on building sites. Code of practice for wall and floor tiling. Natural stone tiles

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 20 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 40

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Keywords – Construction works, Construction operations, Building sites, Tiling, Walls, Wall coverings, Wall tiles, Floors, Floor coverings, Flooring tiles, Slating, Fixed floor coverings, Tiles, Stone, Granite, Marble, Sandstone, Limestone, Slate, Quartzite, Storage, Fixing, Joints, Mixing, Materials handling, Grouting, Accuracy
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BS 8000-15:1990 – Workmanship on building sites. Code of practice for hot and cold water services (domestic scale)

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 28 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 114

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Keywords – Construction works, Building sites, Construction operations, Materials handling, Cold-water supply systems, Hot-water supply systems, Water supply (buildings), Water supply and waste systems (buildings), Domestic, Installation, Pipes, Pipe fittings, Inspection, Storage, Water storage cisterns, Domestic pipework systems, Pipe laying, Pipe couplings, Pipe supports, Spaced, Access
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BS 8000-2.2:1990 – Workmanship on building sites. Code of practice for concrete work. Sitework with in situ and precast concrete

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 24 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 80

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Keywords – Setting out (site work), Building sites, Precast concrete, Safety measures, Storage, Curing (concrete), Reinforcement, Materials handling, Environment (working), Joints, Spaced, Concretes, Reinforced concrete, Construction operations, Formwork, In-situ construction
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BS 8000-7:1990 – Workmanship on building sites. Code of practice for glazing

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 32 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 114

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Keywords – Glazing, Storage, Sealing materials, Blocks, Laminates, Materials handling, Glazing beads, Putty, Wind resistance, Cleaning, Building sites, Construction operations
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BS 8410:2007 – Code of practice for lightweight temporary cladding for weather protection and containment on construction works

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 26 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 102

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Keywords – Building sites, Scaffolds, Temporary, Construction equipment, Safety nets, Restraint systems (protective), Sheet materials, Plastics sheet, Corrugated, Reinforced materials, Glass fibres, Protective barriers, Construction operations, Occupational safety, Safety measures
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PP 5930:2002 – Site investigations. Guide to BS 5930:1999 Code of practice for site investigations, for higher education

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages –

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 25

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Keywords – Site investigations, Construction operations, Soils, Soil surveys, Soil sampling, Soil testing, Ground water, Rocks, Safety measures, Occupational safety, Field testing, Excavations, Soil drilling
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PP 5930:2002 (Pack of 5) – Site investigations. Guide to BS 5930:1999 Code of practice for site investigations, for higher education

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages –

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 75

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Keywords – Site investigations, Construction operations, Soils, Soil surveys, Soil sampling, Soil testing, Ground water, Rocks, Safety measures, Occupational safety, Field testing, Excavations, Soil drilling
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BS 8000-8:1994 – Workmanship on building sites. Code of practice for plasterboard partitions and dry linings

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 28 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 114

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Keywords – Construction works, Building sites, Plasterboard, Wallboard, Plasters, Partitions, Construction systems parts, Materials handling, Storage, Installation, Wall linings, Walls, Fixing, Accuracy, Dimensional tolerances, Erecting (construction operation), Construction operations, Fasteners, Battens, Repair, Joinery, Test equipment
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BS 8000-4:1989 – Workmanship on building sites. Code of practice for waterproofing

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 24 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 80

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Keywords – Construction works, Building sites, Construction operations, Materials handling, Storage, Waterproofing materials, Waterproof materials, Tanking, Damp-proof courses, Damp-proof materials, Installation, Roof coverings, Mastic asphalts, Protection against water from the ground, Roofing felts, Quality, Weather protection systems, Bitumens, Vapour barriers, Built-up roofing, Water-resistant materials
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BS 5606:1990 – Guide to accuracy in building

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 60 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 160

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Keywords – Buildings, Construction operations, Construction systems parts, Accuracy, Design, Architectural design, Structural design, Fits, Dimensional tolerances, Building specifications, Dimensional measurement, Site investigations, Setting out (site work), Mathematical calculations, Measuring instruments
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BS 6187:2000 – Code of practice for demolition

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 126 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 196

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Keywords – Demolition, Construction operations, Buildings, Structures, Safety measures, Occupational safety, Hazards, Health and safety requirements, Health and safety management, Stability, Environmental management, Risk assessment, Planning
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BS 8081:1989 – Code of practice for ground anchorages

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 180 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 216

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Keywords – Anchorages, Structural members, Foundations, Structural design, Structural systems, Design, Construction systems, Wall anchors, Construction systems parts, Soils, Site investigations, Bolts, Rocks, Stress analysis, Corrosion, Corrosion protection, Tendons, Safety measures, Approval testing, Acceptance (approval), Maintenance, Grouting, Rock bolts
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BS 8000-1:1989 – Workmanship on building sites. Code of practice for excavation and filling

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 16 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 40

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Keywords – Construction works, Building sites, Construction operations, Excavating, Excavations, Site clearance, Drainage, Trenches, Earthworks, Quality, Soils, Angles (geometry)
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BS 8000-13:1989 – Workmanship on building sites. Code of practice for above ground drainage and sanitary appliances

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 16 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 40

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Keywords – Building sites, Construction operations, Drainage, Waste-water drainage, Materials handling, Sanitary appliances, Pipes, Rainwater pipes, Pipe fittings, Sealing materials, Fire safety, Inspection, Installation, Quality, Storage, Fixing, Drainpipes, Rainwater control systems, Gutters, Water supply and waste systems (buildings), Pipe supports, Spaced
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BS 8000-14:1989 – Workmanship on building sites. Code of practice for below ground drainage

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 24 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 80

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Keywords – Building sites, Construction operations, Pipe laying, Drainage, Storage, Excavating, Excavations, Trenches, Dimensions, Sealing materials, Manholes, Inspection, Quality, Leak tests, Pressure testing, Testing conditions, Pipe couplings, Waste-water drainage, Water supply and waste systems (buildings)
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BS 8000-11.1:1989 – Workmanship on building sites. Code of practice for wall and floor tiling. Ceramic tiles, terrazzo tiles and mosaics

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 26 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 114

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Keywords – Construction works, Construction operations, Building sites, Tiling, Walls, Wall coverings, Wall tiles, Floors, Floor coverings, Flooring tiles, Fixed floor coverings, Ceramics, Tiles, Mosaics, Storage, Fixing, Joints, Accuracy, Mortars, Materials handling, Mixing, Mosaic flooring, Adhesives
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BS 8000-12:1989 – Workmanship on building sites. Code of practice for decorative wallcoverings and painting

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 24 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 80

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Keywords – Construction works, Interior decorating, Decorating, Building sites, Construction operations, Wall coverings, Interior wall coverings, Painting, Materials handling, Storage, Surface treatment, Surfaces, Adhesives, Joints, Cleaning, Surface defects
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BS 8000-5:1990 – Workmanship on building sites. Code of practice for carpentry, joinery and general fixings

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 36 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 114

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Keywords – Building sites, Construction operations, Carpentry, Joinery, Woodworking, Storage, Erecting (construction operation), Installation, Fixing, Accuracy, Materials handling, Nailing, Structural timber
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BS 8000-6:1990 – Workmanship on building sites. Code of practice for slating and tiling of roofs and claddings

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 28 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 114

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Keywords – Construction works, Construction operations, Building sites, Tiling, Slating, Roofs, Cladding (buildings), Roof coverings, Storage, Roof underlays, Fixing, Battens, Hips (roof), Valleys (roof), Safety measures, Materials handling
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BS 8000-2.1:1990 – Workmanship on building sites. Code of practice for concrete work. Mixing and transporting concrete

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 18 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 80

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Keywords – Building sites, Construction works, Construction operations, Concretes, Aggregates, Tolerances (measurement), Environment (working), Materials handling, Storage, Mixing, Safety measures, Transportation, Concrete mixes
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97/103587DC – Amendment 3 to BS 2482:1981. Specification for timber scaffold boards (Introduces an alternative method of securing end hoops to end of boards)

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages –

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 15

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Keywords – Construction technology
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BS 8000-16:1997 – Workmanship on building sites. Code of practice for sealing joints in buildings using sealants

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 12 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 64

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Keywords – Building sites, Construction works, Construction operations, Sealing materials, Joints, Materials handling, Storage, Cleaning, Surface treatment
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BS 8000-3:2001 – Workmanship on building sites. Code of practice for masonry

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 34 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 130

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Keywords – Construction works, Building sites, Blocks (building), Brickwork, Masonry work, Walls, Blockwork, Construction systems parts, Materials handling, Storage, Mortars, Mixing, Bricklaying, Pointing, Cavity walls, Damp-proof courses, Flues
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