Quality is a vital issue to be addressed by all
construction professionals working in Europe today. This book provides clear, concise guidance to the making and use of
codes, regulations and technical specifications in Europe. In Part One, the author presents a general overview to construction before going on to specific issues relating to quality and the relevant British Standards. Part Two provides an invaluable source of information on international organizations throughout Europe as well as French, English and German translations of commonly used terms and definitions in the codes, regulations and standards. Construction Quality and Quality Standards: the European perspective will provide a unique reference source for all construction professionals keen
to get ahead in Europe.
By:
G.A. Atkinson
Imprint: Spon Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 246mm,
Width: 189mm,
Spine: 20mm
Weight: 771g
ISBN: 9780419184904
ISBN 10: 0419184902
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 29 June 1995
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Professional and scholarly
,
Professional & Vocational
,
Undergraduate
,
Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Construction quality and its achievement. Building well. The role of the client. Quality in traditional construction. The route to faultless building. Achievement of quality through management. Fitness for intended use. The single European market. Construction products directive. European standards and technical specifications. The procurement and other directives. Achievement of construction quality in six countries. Some unresolved issues. Conclusion. Organisations, terms and definitions. International and European Organisations. National Organisations in Member States of the European Union and European Free Trade Association. Terms and definitions, relating to codes, regulations, standards, certification and testing. Reference sources. Index.