Building Construction & Materials

The construction sector currently accounts for a high proportion of CO2 emissions and gray energy use. This will have to change fundamentally if w...

A continuation of the solid skills development and strong theoretical knowledge established with HVACR 101 and HVACR 201, this third installment in...

The newly updated Fourth Edition of CONSTRUCTION JOBSITE MANAGEMENT examines all facets of construction project management from the contractors poi...

Accurate chemical water treatment and skillful maintenance are key elements to attain optimal boiler operation. This book analyzes the fundamentals...

With contemporary design being redefined by architects and urbanists who are recovering the historic language associated with traditional architect...

Whether you want to create a cozy winter wonderland in your living room, a blooming summertime welcome on your deck, or an autumn refuge by your fi...

Timber construction can justifiably be called the building method of the future, having gained significant market share over other materials in rec...

Essentials of Digital Construction is an essential practical companion to facilitate the effective adoption of digital technologies in construction...

Fundamentals of Heat Exchanger Design A cutting-edge update to the most essential single-volume resource on the market Heat exchangers are thermal ...

How can we live without plastics? But, also, how can we live without plastics? These two questions, which index a different set of urgent concerns,...

A look at the environmental benefits and innovative uses of mass timber through 16 commercial projects in the U.S., Europe, and Australia Thro...

In Vorarlberg wachsen jedes Jahr 610.000 Vorratsmeter Tannen-, Fichten- und Laubholz nach, die die Region bekannt gemacht haben für eine vorbildhaf...

GREEN BUILDING: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES IN RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION provides a current, comprehensive guide to this exciting, emerging field. From...

The Fire and Life Safety Inspection Manual, Ninth Edition is the most up-to-date inspection reference manual for those interested in fire protectio...

Updated in line with the 18th edition of the wiring regulations.This book is an essential guide to the City & Guilds 2391-50 and 51: Initial Ve...

'Life-cycle Maintenance Management Framework for Medium and Short-Span Concrete Bridge Elements' describes a set of performance prediction and main...

Cairo, 'Mother of the World': its vividly diverse neighborhoods and building styles reveal its cosmopolitan energy and reflect the myriad of econom...

How can fire fighter families cope with the emotional toll of loving a first responder? There are ceaseless worries--about the physical dangers of ...

How can fire fighter families cope with the emotional toll of loving a first responder? There are ceaseless worries--about the physical dangers of ...

Governments across the globe are setting targets for reducing their carbon emissions. For example, the UK Government has committed to an eighty per...

Maintaining bridges in good condition has extended service life and proven to be more cost effective than allowing degradation to advance, necessit...