In the years since this book's first and second editions were published, construction management (CM) has become a generally accepted alternative to traditional construction contracting procedures.…
The eighth edition of this leading textbook has been thoroughly updated to reflect the significant changes that have occurred in the UK construction industry since the new millennium. Whilst retain…
Nowhere is construction site safety more at a premium than on elevated work platforms and scaffoldings. ELEVATED WORK PLATFORMS AND SCAFFOLDING: JOB SITE SAFETY MANUAL demonstrates how to keep thes…
The three principal parts of this account are designed to give the reader a concept of (1) what to look for in studying a bamboo plant, (2) what is known about bamboo propagation (with suggestions …
It is hoped that this book together with Volume I will provide a complete treatise on the properties, behaviour and testing of concrete and its constituent materials, the production of concrete and…
Many architects and engineers regard BIM as a disruptive force, changing the way building professionals design, build, and ultimately manage a built structure. With its emphasis on continuing advan…
It is difficult to acknowledge the origin of all the material used in this book. In part, the book was written from notes accumulated years ago while preparing lectures for students at the Detroit …
The common phrase "to have a roof over one's head" communicates a sense of security and comfort. Many housing housing organizations and housing banks use the roof as a symbol, suggesting a synonymy…
The green building movement has come a long way in a short time. Responding to this exponential growth, with its attendant technological as well as aesthetic developments, Sustainable Construction:…
Textiles, polymers and compositer are increasingly being utilised within the building industry. This pioneering text provides a concise and representative overview of the opportunities available fo…