Watts Pocket Handbook 30th Edition, Pre-order Available Now

30th Edition of the Watts Pocket Handbook Now Available for Pre-Order

Watts is pleased to announce the release of the 30th edition of the Watts Pocket Handbook, now available to pre-order ahead of its official publication on 8 July 2025.

A cornerstone of technical reference for three decades, the Handbook returns, refreshed and expanded, with 750 pages of indispensable content. Trusted by professionals across the built environment, it brings together essential legal and technical guidance on property ownership, development, procurement, design, legislation, ESG, materials, defects and more.

Edited by Watts Group Chairman Trevor Rushton, this landmark edition reflects the latest shifts in practice and regulation. It is further enriched by direct contributions from many of Watts’ own technical specialists, ensuring the content remains not only relevant but grounded in day-to-day expertise from across the industry.

Trevor Rushton commented “The latest edition of the Watts Pocket Handbook is, as it always has been, aimed at providing clear, accessible technical guidance to professionals at every stage of their careers. This edition renews that commitment, responding to the evolving needs of the property and construction industries.”

Whether you're making critical project decisions or just starting out in the field, this latest edition is designed to be your go-to reference, an essential resource you'll return to again and again.

With its blend of reliability, depth and relevance, the Handbook continues to support surveyors, architects, engineers, project managers, developers, facilities managers and students in delivering confident, informed decisions across the built environment.

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Watts Pocket Handbook 30th Edition