International Directory of Building Research Information and Development Organizations

International Directory of Building Research Information and Development Organizations

Author: International Council for Building Research, Studies and Documentation

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2006-01-16

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 1135921431

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Every entry follows a standard pattern: after the address and telephone number of the institution there is a brief description of its history and financial support, followed by the names of the senior staff, total number of staff, the institution's structure and services, its main research programmes and a list of its publications. For this new edition a subject index has been added, allowing the reader to identify centres of research activity on individual construction topics throughout the world. The world-wide investment in construction industry research is enormous. This unique directory is a guidebook to that investment which will enable its readers to isolate sources of advice on practical problems, information on national standards and requirements and potential research collaborators.


An International Directory of Building Research Organizations

An International Directory of Building Research Organizations

Author: Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1988-02-01

Total Pages: 237

ISBN-13: 0309040272

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Construction is a multibillion dollar industry in the United States, yet building research is highly fragmented. This new book is a complete compilation of building research institutions. It contains profiles of the institutions and gives their addresses and phone numbers, the mission and focus of their research, their distinctive attributes, and their publications. A comprehensive index identifies all institutions conducting research on specific topics.


Information Sources in Architecture and Construction

Information Sources in Architecture and Construction

Author: Valerie J. Nurcombe

Publisher:

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 510

ISBN-13:

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The new edition (first, 1983) comprises 24 chapters, each written by an expert in the field who describes sources and, in addition, provides instructions in methodology and hints on keeping up with advances in information. Coverage includes architectural history, conservation, contracts and liabilit.


Organization Descriptions and Cross-references

Organization Descriptions and Cross-references

Author: Union of International Associations Staff

Publisher: De Gruyter Saur

Published: 2010-08-13

Total Pages: 1464

ISBN-13: 9783110230314

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Yearbook of International Organizations is the most comprehensive reference resource and provides current details of international non-governmental (NGO) and intergovernmental organizations (IGO). Collected and documented by the Union of International Associations (UIA), detailed information on international organizations worldwide can be found here. Besides historical and organizational information, details on activities, events or publications, contact details, biographies of the leading individuals as well as the presentation of networks of organizations are included.