In 2019, Dicobat gets a facelift with two new updated and enriched editions

New DICOBAT, general building dictionary, 10th edition

This new edition covers the entire database, texts and drawings in 860 pages. It thus concentrates in one volume all the essential knowledge of the building, both new and renovation. You will find there clear and precise explanations, allowing to always use the right word, and thus to gain even more professionalism.

The English translation of more than 10.000 terms and a glossary at the end of the book are useful for all those working internationally. The references of standards and DTUs allow you to quickly find the official texts to deepen a subject.

In short, more than ever a pillar of your building library!

Price: EUR 79

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VISUAL DICOBAT, illustrated dictionary of building, 4th edition

In the wake of the New DICOBAT, Arcature editions are launching the 4th edition of the DICOBAT VISUEL. This 240-page album has met with great success since its release in 2013, based on its simple principle: get to the point, and in pictures. Because nothing beats clear and well captioned drawings to visualize at a glance all the words which relate to the same theme. The numerous explanations which accompany them will help you to understand in an instant the different construction processes, both new and under renovation.

Whether you are a project owner or project manager, architect, economist, engineer, entrepreneur, specialist in a trade, technical manager, diagnostician, real estate expert, lawyer, lawyer, insurer or private individual having a construction project , the VISUAL DICOBAT will allow you to quickly broaden your knowledge and be a solid, precise contact. As for students who are destined for a building trade, they will find reliable support there to easily acquire professional vocabulary and increase their culture in all fields.

The whole building, passionately!

Summary: Building divisions - Earthworks, foundations - Walls and other supports - Vaults, floors, waterproofing - Stairs and elevators - Carpentry, closings, locksmithing - Partitions, ceilings, coverings - Water, plumbing, sanitation - Heating, air conditioning - Tools and accessories - Appendices (wood, symbols, diagnostics, measurements, DTU).

Price: EUR 39