Building Construction & Materials

This book addresses some of the countless challenges faced by developing countries when adopting sustainable design and construction and offers sug...

This exceptionally produced trainee guide features a highly illustrated design, technical hints and tips from industry experts, review questions an...

Suburbanised cities share a common dilemma: how to transition to more densely populated and socially connected urban systems while retaining low-ri...

Fibre-reinforced Concretes for High-performance Structures focuses on fibre-reinforced concrete, ultra-high-performance fibre-reinforced concrete a...

Details today Methods of construction are evolving rapidly, driven by sustainability demands, new technical possibilities, the optimization of mat...

This is an open access book.How Designers are Transforming Healthcare is a bold manifesto for change, demonstrating the value of a strategic design...

In this insightful book, veteran firefighter and author Jeff Rothmeier aims to galvanize the minds of firefighters so that they can fulfill their p...

Glass and Glazing looks at the conservation of one of the most important building materials, and its use in windows, roofing and walling. It consid...

This companion to the bestselling Introduction to Health and Safety at Work will help you prepare for the written assessments on the NEBOSH Nationa...

An in-depth guide with step-by-step instructions on how to select, mix and apply lime- and clay- based plasters, renders, paints and washes. With ...

Solar cooling systems can be a cost-effective and environmentally attractive air-conditioning solution. The design of such systems, however, is com...

Demands on the construction industry are changing, and it is now virtually essential for environmental management to be considered at all stages of...

Construction Planning and Scheduling, Fourth Edition offers broad coverage of all major scheduling subjects. This comprehensive resource is designe...

Since publication of the first edition in 1976, The Building Regulations: Explained and Illustrated has provided a detailed, authoritative, highly ...

This new edition serves both as a reference guide for the experienced professional and as a preparation source for those desiring certifications. I...

This exceptionally produced trainee guide features a highly illustrated design, technical hints and tips from industry experts, review questions an...

Refurbishment Projects by David Oloke is a qualitative reference tool for exploring health and safety management and risk management of alteration,...