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![A Survey of Thatched Buildings in Scotland](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/b04eda87-da85-41d4-b849-a7c200bdafd3/Thatched%20Buildings.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
A Survey of Thatched Buildings in Scotland
This publication is a photographic survey of thatched buildings in Scotland, surveyed between May 2014 and August 2015 by Zoe Herbert, on behalf of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings.
![Builders Vade Mecum](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/7277bed3-58f8-461a-864d-a5c300f55946/Builders%20Vade%20Mecum.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Builders Vade Mecum
A snapshot of the architectural and construction industry in the mid-1700s. The Builder's Vade Mecum is a snapshot of the architectural and construction industry during the mid 18th century.
![Building Knowledge: An Architectural History of the University of Glasgow](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/480975be-ae89-447c-923c-a5bb00f87aa5/Building%20Knowledge.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Building Knowledge
An Architectural History of the University of Glasgow
Appealing to a wide audience this is a prestigious publication which celebrates some of Glasgow's most recognisable buildings.
![Building Stone Resources of the United Kingdom Map](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/8e3a5d98-9187-4381-b423-a5ca00fee02c/Building%20Stone%20Resources%20of%20the%20UK%20Map.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Building Stone Resources of the United Kingdom Map
Building Stone Resources of the United Kingdom Map - This map is published by the British Geological Survey, and is a joint venture with HES and other principle heritage and industry bodies.
![Building Timber and Iron Work Burn](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/a900d0be-f010-47d8-969d-a60a00fef557/building%20timber.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Building Timber and Iron Work Burn
Building Timber and Iron Work Burn - Written for students in the building construction trade, this manual provides a good description of each of the materials timber, iron and lead.
![Calanais Survey and Excavation, 1979-88](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/68554aff-2f2c-46a3-bd74-a63c00cdb216/calanais%20cover.png?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Calanais Survey and Excavation, 1979-88
The full report on excavations at the stone ring and alignments at Calanais in the Western Isles. The digs took place between 1980 and 1986 in advance of repairs to the ground, much worn by visitors.
![Catalogue No 471., The Falkirk Iron Company](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/e94ea4b2-a0fc-4154-9696-b0ee0111993f/Falkirk%20catalogue%20471%20cover.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Catalogue No 471., The Falkirk Iron Company
Trade Catalogue of the Falkirk Iron Company Ltd.
![Charlestown Limeworks Research and Conservation](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/5a2e7903-e94d-47c4-8aec-a5c300bc05ed/Charlestown%20Limeworks%20Research%20and%20Conservation.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Charlestown Limeworks Research and Conservation
The "Charlestown Limeworks Research and Conservation" report constitutes the findings of extensive archival research and offers an introduction to the development of lime production at Charlestown.
![Concrete: its use in buildings](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/47d90e9a-b8e2-499c-aecf-a5c3010de19b/Concrete%20its%20use%20in%20buildings.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Concrete: its use in buildings
The history and application of concrete in building construction. Includes chapters on the raw materials of concrete, its production, required machinery, and structural uses.