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Accounting and Book-keeping for the Small Building Contractor
Derek Miles
First of 3 volumes of self-teaching material for students and entrepreneurs in the building industry. Includes organizing the office, assets and liabilities, bookkeeping, analysis, fixed assets, depreciation, balance sheets and profit and loss accounts. Published in the Small Building Contractor series.
ISBN 090303154X, (ITP), 1979, 190pp, £12.95,

Alternative Roofing Technology: A case study of technology development and dissemination in Kenya
A.Ng'ang'a, E.Agevi and J.Mjaria
This comprehensive case study of the Fibre Concrete Roofing/Micro-Concrete Roofing technology as a low-cost roofing alternative in Kenya brings together the experiences and lessons learned by Intermediate Technology and other organizations involved in its development and dissemination. It summarizes the impact of the technology in Kenya and factors affecting its acceptance by consumers, as well as the dynamics of the roofing market. This book will be a useful tool to those involved in, or those about to introduce, new building technologies in the market as well as decision-makers in the construction sector.
ISBN 9966931007, (IT Kenya), , 74pp, £15.00,

BLocklaying and Concreting: Second edition
M.O.Obande
Blocklaying and Concreting is a concise yet comprehensive textbook for students of building. It covers all aspects of blockwork and concreting required by Craft level examinations. Includes two cahpeters providing prpeared practical models and past examination questions and questions in each chapter for evaluation and revision.
ISBN 0582025419, (Longman), 1990, 154pp, £10.95,

Climate Responsive Building: Appropriate building construction in tropical and subtropical regions
Paul Gut and Dieter Ackerknecht
This book describes alternative techniques for designing buildings for specific climates in tropical and subtropical regions. Emphasis is given to 'soft measures' and natural means that will reduce energy consumption by good construction.
ISBN 3908001390, (SKAT), 1993, 324pp, £35.00,

Culture, Cash and Housing: Community and tradition in low-income building
Maurice Mitchell and Andy Bevan
Focuses on community involvement by examining the role of cultural tradition and the local environment in determining local housing conditions. It offers practical advice for planners on integration of local needs into project design. Published in the VSO ECOE Programme series.
ISBN 1853391530, (ITP), 1992, 130pp, £9.95,

Dry Stone Walling Guides: 3 vols
Richard Tufnell
A set of three guides which cover all aspects of dry stone walling. Written in a simple easy-to-read style with illustrations. Suitable for beginners as well as experienced 'wallers'.
ISBN , (Dry Stone Walling Association), 1991, 63pp (in total), £4.50,

Field Engineering: A guide to construction and development work in rural areas
Peter Stern and others from an original work by F. Longland
For all those involved in simple engineering work in rural areas. Deals with site surveying, engineering materials, water supplies, sanitation in general, planning and construction of roads, simple river crossings, bridges and small dams.
ISBN 090303168X, (ITP), 1983, 288pp, £12.95,

Financial Planning for the Small Building Contractor
Derek Miles
Topics covered in this volume include planning the year's work, job programmes, cash flow, investment decisions, billing procedures and work study techniques. Simply written, clearly illustrated and easy to read. Published in the Small Building Contractor series.
ISBN 0903031558, (ITP), 1979, 188pp, £12.95,

Foundations for Change: Aspects of the construction industry in developing countries
Geoff Edmonds and Derek Miles
The construction industry pattern of most industrialized countries is often unsuited to the needs of developing countries. Case studies in Ghana and Sri Lanka suggest a new approach, and illustrate how existing frameworks could be changed.
ISBN 0946688001, (ITP), 1984, 152pp, £17.50,

Housing without Houses: Participation, flexibility, enablement
Nabeel Hamdi
This book presents a wide range of innovative ideas and practical methods for housing, together with illustrative examples and actual projects. Its methods are targeted to housing production in places where resources are scarce, demand is high, urgency is acute, and where change and uncertainty are a way of life. The book shows that under these conditions, efficient practice depends on methods that promote rather than hinder local action and are based on spontaneity, improvization and incremental development.
ISBN 1853392928, (ITP), 1995, 194pp, £14.95,

Indian Practical Civil Engineers' Handbook: The standard every-day reference book for all engineers and architects
P.N.Khanna

ISBN , (Engineers' Publishers), , , £10.00,

Jobs from Housing: Employment, building materials and enabling strategies for urban development
Robin Spence, Jill Wells and Eric Dudley
Based on evidence from throughout the developing world this book takes a fresh look at the processes and the problems of income generation through housing. It examines the present state of housing, the expected future demand and the role of aid agencies.
ISBN 185339212X, (ITP), 1993, 160pp, £14.95,

Making Microplans: A community based process in programming and development
Reinhart Goethert and Nabeel Hamdi
Microplanning is a community-based process which enables local people to prepare and implement programmes for settlement upgrading. Local participants contribute to both the content and structure of programmes. Case studies from Chile and Sri Lanka.
ISBN 1853390852, (ITP), 1988, 166pp, £14.95,

Rammed Earth Structures: A code of practice
Julian Keable
Ramming earth has been a method of construction for centuries in various parts of the world. This technique can produce buildings that are strong, durable safe and desirable, and because earth is an abundant and cheap resources, rammed earth buildings are often very economical. To achieve the best results the right techniques for selection and testing of soils must be used to protect walls from water damage and shrinkage. This book aims to show how high standards can be achieved and the criteria on which rammed earth structures and building techniques can be judged.
ISBN 1853393509, (ITP), 1996, 120pp, £12.95,

Rural Building Course Volume 1: Reference
TOOL
Contains information on tools, maintenance of tools, rural building materials, rural building products, tables of figures and a glossary.
ISBN 185339310X, (ITP), 1995, 244pp, £14.95,

Rural Building Course Volume 2: Basic Knowledge
TOOL
Contains information on basic masonry techniques, basic carpentry techniques and preparation for on-the-job training.
ISBN 1853393150, (ITP), 1995, 184pp, £12.95,

Rural Building Course Volume 3: Construction
TOOL
From foundations, walls, doors and windows, to roofs, plaster and render, locks and painting.
ISBN 1853393207, (ITP), 1995, 302pp, £14.95,

Rural Building Course Volume 4: Drawing Book
TOOL
A training book for drawing techniques related to the subjects covered in the other volumes of the Rural Building Course, and general drawing training.
ISBN 1853393258, (ITP), 1995, 126pp, £12.95,

Shelter, Settlements, Policy and the Poor: Proceedings of the 8th InterSchools Conference on Development; Appropriate technology and policies for low-income settlements
With an introduction by Reinhard Skinner
Human settlement planning involves a multi-disciplinary approach incorporating not only technical questions of housing but also problems of services, health, management and economics.
ISBN 1853391255, (ITP), 1992, 64pp, £14.95,

The Small Building Contractor and the Client
Derek Miles
Getting and keeping clients is top priority for the successful building contractor. This book, the third and final volume in the series, shows how small contractors can get established and run their business satisfactorily. Published in the SmallBuilding Contractor series.
ISBN 0903031671, (ITP), 1980, 252pp, £12.95,

Thatching: A handbook
Nicolas Hall
A guide to good-quality thatching, describing in words and pictures how to achieve the maximum possible roof-life using either cultivated or naturally-occurring materials. Reviews the advantages and limitations of thatch as a roofing technique.
ISBN 1853390607, (ITP), 1988, 40pp, £9.95,