Building Book News November 2010

If you are having trouble viewing this email, please click here to see the content online. BUILDING BOOK NEWS NOVEMBER 2010 FROM DYMOCKS WYNYARD, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL BOOKSTORE EXPERT BOOK ADVICE IN THE HEART OF SYDNEY'S CBD 350 GEORGE STREET, SYDNEY NSW 2000 (by Martin Place) ORDER ENQUIRIES: orders@dymocks.com.au TEL: 02 9223 5974 FAX: 02 9232 3061 THIS MONTH: NEW TIMBER FRAMING CODE 2010- NEW PETER STUTCHBURY PROJECTS - NEW AUST GUIDE TO HOME STAGING: NEW 2010 SPECIFICATIONS 1. New - The Real Deal - Discover the Investment Strategy that is right for you Authors: Brendan Kelly & Simon Buckingham Australian's love affair with real estate remains strong, with property prices shaping up as some of the highest of all time. This has effectively closed first home buyers out of the market. The time is right for investors to return to the housing market, and with 35 to 40 per cent of property buyers looking for investment opportunities, there has never been a better time for The Real Deal: Property Invest Your Way To Financial Freedom. $29.95  2. New: Property Rich - Secure your Financial Freedom Authors: Melissa Opie & Stephen Zamykal Property Rich is the only property investing book that combines expert property investment advice with specialist loan structure guidance. This new title sets readers on the course to obtaining a multi-property portfolio to secure their financial freedom, empowering average people earning average incomes to buy ten properties in ten years. Expert authors Melissa Opie and Stephen Zamykal share their revolutionary sequential action plan, road tested through running hundreds of property investing seminars. $32.95. 3. New: Kevin McCloud's 43 Principles of Home - Enjoying Life in the 21st Century In this lavish and inspirational yet also practical book Kevin will be exploring all areas of domestic living, from materialism to sustainability, craftsmanship to comfort. In his witty, wide-ranging commentary on the way we live now, the things we have gained and lost, Kevin's beautifully written text brings insight and understanding. Crucially, however, he will also be offering up his 43 principles of home life - each one addressing very real and solvable domestic issues.  What is the perfect kitchen layout? How to create a feeling of space in traditionally sized rooms? How to create an extension that works? How best to choose colour for function? How do you create dynamic and enjoyable kids spaces? What to do with your empty fireplace? And how best to manage home waste and recycling? An inspiring but always usable book from the foremost voice in modern architectural design. Hardcover with dustjacket. . $59.99 4 Forthcoming: A Place in the Sun Author: Stuart Harrison A Place in the Sun takes you on a journey through over 40 ANZ homes of stylistic distinction and functional design all built in harmony with the sun, from the sunny beaches of tropical Queensland to the terrace houses of inner-city living to rural retreats on the South Island of New Zealand. All plans face north, and are drawn to the same scale throughout, so that easy comparisons can be made. This collection of cutting-edge dwellings, showcases thoughtful design solutions that respond to varied climates to maximise the sun’s potential, using stunning images and projections. Each house takes different approaches, such as passive design to reduce energy use, retrofitting or more technical solutions; others focus on how light adds magic to an interior. Esteemed architectural commentator and architect, Stuart Harrison provides insightful observations and informative text, imparting expert knowledge to reveal what is possible through intelligent design and architecture. Extensively illustrated with colour photographs, plans and cross-sections, this is a fresh and inspiring look at residential architecture. Hardcover, $69.95 New Designer Books for your consideration: 5. RESIDENCE by Thomas Hamel This beautiful illustrated volume is a showcase of favourite projects from international interior designer Thomas Hamel. Published to mark Thomas' 20th anniversary in Australia, it offers a breathtaking view of magnificent homes from a harbour-front villa and bayside Italianate residence in Melbourne, to a stylish retreat in Florida and a French farmhouse in Luberon. Chapters are accompanied by a description of the design process used in each transformation. Hardcover, $99. 6. LIVING MODERN - The Sourcebook of Contemporary Interiors Destined to be this generation's interiors bible: this is a major new publication – the ultimate resource for contemporary living. Understanding 'modern' as much more than 'modernist', Living Modern is all about clean lines, elegant colour combinations, maximizing indoor-outdoor relationships, showcasing great design objects and creating open areas for lounging, cooking and dining. Hundreds of photographs have been drawn from stylish residences around the world, particularly from places where easy modern living has achieved its best expression, such as Brazil, California, Scandinavia and Australia, but also from places where streamlined forms have been fused with vernacular styles. From desert to jungle, from city to country, 'modern' has a wide spectrum. With clean, elegant design and thematic structure, together with a comprehensive index of designers and architects, and directory of stockists, this book offers anyone looking to create their own stylish and contemporary interior a complete source of inspiration. Photographer Richard Powers' previous books include Tropical Minimal and The Iconic House. Writer Phyllis Richardson has published numerous books on lifestyle, interiors and building, including the XS series and Contemporary Natural. $65.00 7. Cordell Pricing Guides September 2010 editions: Cordell Plumbing and Drainage Trade Cost Guide, 2009-2010, 160 pages, $230 Cordell Landscaping and External Works Trade Cost Guide, 2009-2010, 160 pages, $230 Cordell Building Materials Price Index, September 2010, 76 pages, $189 Cordell Commercial and Industrial Building Cost Guide, September 2010, 274 pages, $445.95 Cordell Housing Building Cost Guide, September 2010, 274 pages, $445.95 Cordell Student Building Cost Guide 244 pages, $100.00 8. HIA Contracts we stock: Residential New Building Contract (NBNCD) $28.85 each Residential Renovations & Additions Contract (NRA) $28.85 each Residential Small Works Contract (duplicate) $25 each Residential Cost plus Contract $28.85 each Minor Works Contract (pad of 10 duplicates) $51.50 Kitchen Bathroom and Laundry Install Contract $27.50 each To order please contact Dymocks Wynyard by phone or by fax using the order form below. (NB other Dymocks stores do not stock the Building Code of Australia). Address: 350 George Street, Sydney PH: 02 9223 5974 Fax: 02 9232 3061  Email: orders@dymocks.com.au Are you a Dymocks Booklover? Booklovers get 5% credit on purchases of standard books which can be used for future purchases. (excludes the BCA and non-book media) Join Booklovers here We look forward to hearing from you and perhaps seeing you in-store soon. Kind regards, Dymocks Wynyard Your Booklovers number:............................................................................. Order Form: .................................................................................................................................................................. $ .................................................................................................................................................................. $ .................................................................................................................................................................. $ .................................................................................................................................add $11.00 for postage $ ...........................................................................................................................................Total Authorised $ Send to: Name..................................................................................................................................... Address................................................................................................................................ City/Town..................................................................State.................................Postcode............................ Contact Phone Number................................................................................................................................ Payment is by (circle one) A.Credit Card ........ B. Bank Transfer........ C. Company Cheque ........ D.Australia Post Money Order To pay by Credit Card please complete this form and return by fax to (02) 9232 3061 Credit card #................................................................................ Expiry Date:........................................ Cardholder’s Signature:........................................ Direct Deposit payments: Commonwealth Bank of Aust. Acc Name: Jump Holdings PTY LTD. 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Building Book News September 2010

If you are having trouble viewing this email, please click here to see the content online. BUILDING BOOK NEWS SEPTEMBER 2010 FROM DYMOCKS WYNYARD, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL BOOKSTORE EXPERT BOOK ADVICE IN THE HEART OF SYDNEY'S CBD 350 GEORGE STREET, SYDNEY NSW 2000 (by Martin Place) ORDER ENQUIRIES: orders@dymocks.com.au TEL: 02 9223 5974 FAX: 02 9232 3061 THIS MONTH: NEW TIMBER FRAMING CODE 2010- NEW PETER STUTCHBURY PROJECTS - NEW AUST GUIDE TO HOME STAGING: NEW 2010 SPECIFICATIONS 1. New edition of Timber Framing Code AS 1684.2 2010 This Building Code supercedes the 2006 edition and should be used in all specifications and work constructed in 2010. . It provides the building industry with procedures that can be used to determine building practice, to design or check construction details, and to determine member sizes, and bracing and fixing requirements for timber-framed construction in non-cyclonic areas. Major revisions included are for wall noggings, and alternate tie-down systems, and building practices for widely used Engineered Wood Products. This 276 page illustrated manual is intended for Builders, Apprentices, Students, Designers and Owner Builders. It includes the latest set of Span Tables for the AS 1684 Series on one handy CD – that’s all 92 Supplements! Looseleaf with binder and CD: $119.95. 2. New: Peter Stutchbury: Selected Projects (2011 edition) Peter Stutchbury is one of Australia’s most awarded and most influential architects. His expressive and environmentally responsible designs point to the new architectural direction of the 21st century, as our built world adapts to the need for sustainability and to a need for reconciliation with the environment. This handsome book features Peter Stutchbury’s 18 most significant projects, including his delightful harbourside houses in Sydney, the Archery Pavilion for the Sydney Olympic Games, the Birabahn Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Centre, and the Deepwater Woolshed. Each of these projects demonstrate Stutchbury’s profound knowledge of construction, materials, site and context, as well as his fundamentally intuitive architectural skills. Hardcover with dustjacket 195 x 245 mm, 208 pages, $60.00. 3. New: Australian Guide to Home Staging Add an extra $10,000+ to your property's value using simple yet highly effective home presentation ideas. Home Staging is a relatively new concept in Australia. But it is one that has been proven overseas to provide a massive advantage over other properties for sale.Author, Katrina Maes, has been home-staging for years. She helps clients work within a budget and a timeframe to best prepare their home for sale. Her experience shows that if you home-stage a property for sale you will reduce the time it is on the market and significantly increase the sale price of the property. By Katrina Maes, 176 pages, paperback. $29.95 4 New: How to buy Property with your Super Money by Tony Melving and Ed Chan How to use your super fund to borrow and invest in property while maximising your tax benefits, now and in retirement, with a self-managed Super Fund (SMSF). A must-buy for investors wanting to take control of their superannuation now and in retirement. 126 pages, paperback, $27.99 5. New 2010 Edition: SOUTHspec Residential Specification of Building Works. Updated to comply with the Building Code 2010, this 20 page booklet is good value at $15.00 each. Included comprehensive checklists of materials, with appropriate standards and BCA codes to be observed. 6. New 2010 Edition: Natspec Simple Domestic Specification (BCA 2010 Compliant) This is a comprehensive check list of project-specific information suitable for the owner taking responsibility for complying with statutory, local government and other mandatory requirements. 30 pages, $44.00 each, or 6 copies for $132.00 7. New editions of Cordell Cost Guides Cordell Plumbing and Drainage Trade Cost Guide, 2009-2010, 160 pages, $230 Cordell Landscaping and External Works Trade Cost Guide, 2009-2010, 160 pages, $230 Cordell Building Materials Price Index, September 2010, 76 pages, $189 Cordell Commercial and Industrial Building Cost Guide, September 2010, 274 pages, $445.95 Cordell Housing Building Cost Guide, September 2010, 274 pages, $445.95 Cordell Student Building Cost Guide 244 pages, $100.00 8. Building Code of Australia 2010 - DVD versions now available 2010 Building Code of Australia (3 volumes, V1, Appendices, V2) $320 (Hardcopy or DVD) 2010 Building Code of Australia (Single volume V2) $185 (Hardcopy or DVD) Guide to 2010 Building Code of Australia (single volume) paperback only, $185 9.ABIC Contracts: BW1 Basic Works Head Contract (set of 3) in plastic pack $49.50 SW1 Simple Works Housing Head Contract (Simple Works, set of 3) in plastic pack $205 SW1 Simple Works Commercial Head Contract (Simple Works, set of 3) in plastic pack $205 MW1 Major Works Head Contract (set of 3) in plastic pack $205 10 Master Builder Contracts we stock: Commerical Building Contract (BC3) $24.20 each Residential Building Contract (BC4) $27.50 each Cost plus Residential Contract $27.50 each Cost plus Commercial Contract $27.50 each Construction Management Contract $33 each Project Management Contract $40 each Standard Trade Contracts set of 5 in a pad, $30.80 each Residential Minor Works $27.50 each Kitchen and Bathroom Renovation $27.50 each 11. HIA Contracts we stock: Residential New Building Contract (NBNCD) $28.85 each Residential Renovations & Additions Contract (NRA) $28.85 each Residential Small Works Contract (duplicate) $25 each Residential Cost plus Contract $28.85 each Minor Works Contract (pad of 10 duplicates) $51.50 Kitchen Bathroom and Laundry Install Contract $27.50 each To order please contact Dymocks Wynyard by phone or by fax using the order form below. (NB other Dymocks stores do not stock the Building Code of Australia). Address: 350 George Street, Sydney PH: 02 9223 5974 Fax: 02 9232 3061  Email: orders@dymocks.com.au Are you a Dymocks Booklover? Booklovers get 5% credit on purchases of standard books which can be used for future purchases. (excludes the BCA and non-book media) Join Booklovers here We look forward to hearing from you and perhaps seeing you in-store soon. Kind regards, Dymocks Wynyard Your Booklovers number:............................................................................. Order Form: .................................................................................................................................................................. $ .................................................................................................................................................................. $ .................................................................................................................................................................. $ .................................................................................................................................add $11.00 for postage $ ...........................................................................................................................................Total Authorised $ Send to: Name..................................................................................................................................... Address................................................................................................................................ City/Town..................................................................State.................................Postcode............................ Contact Phone Number................................................................................................................................ Payment is by (circle one) A.Credit Card ........ B. Bank Transfer........ C. Company Cheque ........ D.Australia Post Money Order To pay by Credit Card please complete this form and return by fax to (02) 9232 3061 Credit card #................................................................................ Expiry Date:........................................ Cardholder’s Signature:........................................ Direct Deposit payments: Commonwealth Bank of Aust. Acc Name: Jump Holdings PTY LTD. BSB: 062 009 ACC: 1046 3967Please Fax or Email your Remittance Advice To be removed from this mailing list, please reply to this email with the subject UNSUBSCRIBE. If you use a SPAM filter, please be sure to add orders@dymocks.com.au to your address book as a valid sender of emails.