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…
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…
The first chapter discusses advanced concrete for use in civil engineering, looking at developments such as ultra-high strength and high durability concretes, self- compacting concrete, polymer mod…
The book *NBRI Introductory Guide to DAMP in Buildings* by C. S. Grobbelaar and P. A. Billingham provides a comprehensive understanding of moisture issues in buildings, along with their impacts and…
This work explores the innovative use of agro-residues as sustainable building materials, highlighting their potential to address both environmental challenges and housing needs. The text discusses…
This book, Drying and Wetting of Building Materials and Components, provides a collection of recent contributions in the field of drying and wetting in porous building materials. The main benefi…
The first three chapters of the book review structurally deficient civil engineering infrastructure, including concrete, metallic, masonry and timber structures. FRP composites used in rehabilitati…
The book begins with an introductory chapter and a chapter describing the basic properties of building materials. Further chapters cover the basic properties of building materials, air hardening ce…
Managing Construction Projects is based on personal observations of six construc tion projects, with the text following the work stages from commencement to com pletion of the projects. The content…
As all engineering sciences, building physics is oriented towards application, which is why, after a first book on fundamentals, this second volume examines the performance rationale and performanc…