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Mobile and Pervasive Computing in Construction
Wang Xiangyu
Construction researchers and industry practitioners have begun to explore the possibilities offered by mobile and pervasive computing in architecture, engineering and construction (AEC). It is expected that the construction industry will be keen...
Barry's Advanced Construction of Buildings
Emmitt Stephen
Robin Barry's Construction of Buildings was first published in 1958 in 5 volumes, rapidly becoming a standard text on construction. In its current 2 volume format Barry remains hugely popular with both students and lecturers of construction and...
Timber Construction Manual
American Institute of Timber Construction (AITC)
THE DEFINITIVE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SOURCE FOR BUILDING WITH WOOD– NOW IN A THOROUGHLY UPDATED SIXTH EDITION Since its first publication in 1966, Timber Construction Manual has become the essential design and construction industry...
How to Estimate with RSMeans Data. Basic Skills for Building Construction
Mubarak Saleh A.
Using North America's most recognized construction cost data from RSMeans, this step-by-step guide develops problem-solving skills through over 300 sample problems and exercises. All of the major construction items, including site work, concrete...
Managing Performance in Construction
AbouRizk S. M.
Construction is the country's single largest manufacturing industry. However, it is a sector that lacks benchmarks against which to gauge performance. This modern thinking intends to provide insight to construction productivity improvement....
Construction Supervision
Segner Robert O.
This book covers all supervisory situations one is likely to encounter on a commercial, industrial, or institutional construction project. The book is based upon a very successful Electrical Project Supervision (EPS) training program developed...
Urban Infrastructure. Finance and Management
Spiller Marcus
The magnitude of investment, the long time-frames involved and the influence of pre-existing infrastructure on urban infrastructure provision make a co-ordinated approach to forward-planning, policy development and implementation essential....
Dynamic Behavior of Concrete and Seismic Engineering
Millard Alain
While the static behavior of concrete has been the subject of numerous works, the same cannot be said for the dynamic behavior. This book sets out to remedy this situation: it begins by presenting the most frequently used experimental techniques...
Structural Timber Design to Eurocode 5
Porteous Jack
Structural Timber Design to Eurocode 5 provides practising engineers and specialist contractors with comprehensive, detailed information and in-depth guidance on the design of timber structures based on the common rules and rules for buildings...
Designing and Building with UHPFRC
Toulemonde Fran?ois
This book contains the proceedings of the international workshop “Designing and Building with Ultra-High Performance Fibre-Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC): State of the Art and Development”, organized by AFGC, the French Association for Civil...
Distributed Intelligence In Design
Medjdoub Benachir
The book contains the papers developed from the presentations at the Distributed Intelligence in Design Symposium, held in Salford in May 2009. In this context, Distributed Intelligence refers to the interdisciplinary knowledge of a range of...
Civil Engineer's Handbook of Professional Practice
Hansen Karen
A well-written, hands-on, single-source guide to the professional practice of civil engineering There is a growing understanding that to be competitive at an international level, civil engineers not only must build on their traditional strengths...
Construction Management Strategies. A Theory of Construction Management
Radosavljevic Milan
An authoritative textbook on construction management offering a clear model for understanding theoretical aspects. The construction industry has become a truly global network of interconnected stakeholders making demands which require the...
Advanced Research Methods in the Built Environment
Knight Andrew
This book provides a bridge between the introductory research methods books and the discipline-specific, higher level texts. Its unique feature is the coverage of the detailed process of research rather than the findings of research projects....
Managing Change in Construction Projects. A Knowledge-Based Approach
Senaratne Sepani
Managing Change in Construction Projects: a knowledge-based approach offers a new perspective on construction project change by viewing the process of change management as a knowledge-intensive activity, where team members bring their tacit and...
Post-Disaster Reconstruction of the Built Environment. Rebuilding for Resilience
Haigh Richard
Disasters threaten all parts of the world and they appear to be increasing in frequency, scale and intensity. Despite huge improvements in the emergency response, permanent reconstruction is often uncoordinated, inefficiently managed and slow to...
Construction Project Safety
Schaufelberger John
This introduction to construction safety for construction management personnel takes a project-based approach to present potential hazards in construction and their mitigation or prevention. After introducing Accident Prevention Programs and...
Construction Stakeholder Management
Olomolaiye Paul
This book captures best practice in construction stakeholder management using a range of international case studies. It demonstrates stakeholder mapping, presents the power/interest matrix and analyses a model for the timely engagement of...
Building Structures
Ambrose Moyer James
The comprehensive reference on the basics of structural analysis and design, now updated with the latest considerations of building technology Structural design is an essential element of the building process, yet one of the most difficult to...
Programme Procurement in Construction. Learning from London 2012
Mead John
This book … adds to the impressive ‘legacy’ of learning which is still emerging from the successful delivery of the London 2012 construction programme. The authors combine the reforming zeal of a champion for change, who was there every step of...
Mauerwerk Kalender 2012. Schwerpunkt - Eurocode 6
Wolfram J?ger
Proven and new: practical compendium for masonry for 36 years and counting: basics, examples, code commentaries – current and firsthand. Focus for 2012: Eurocode 6 with its German National Annexes
Performance Based Building Design 2. From Timber-framed Construction to Partition Walls
Hugo S. L. Hens
Just like building physics, performance based building design was hardly an issue before the energy crises of the 1970ies. With the need to upgrade energy efficiency, the interest in overall building performance grew. The term «performance»...
Advanced Concrete Technology
Zongjin Li
Over the past two decades concrete has enjoyed a renewed level of research and testing, resulting in the development of many new types of concrete. Through the use of various additives, production techniques and chemical processes, there is now...
Ingenieurbaustoffe
Hans-Wolf Reinhardt
The book is no encyclopedia of construction materials but rather a systematic description with the emphasis on the basics of material behaviour in order to assist the understanding of the dependencies of the material constants, which are not...
Smith, Currie and Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law. A Practical Guide for the Construction Professional
Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP
Cut through the legalese to truly understand construction law Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law is a guide for non-lawyers, presenting a practical introduction to the significant legal topics and questions affecting the...
Barry's Introduction to Construction of Buildings
Stephen Emmitt
An authoritative, well-established, comprehensive, practical, and highly illustrated guide to construction practice Based mainly on domestic and residential buildings—and filled with extensive illustrations throughout—this concise text is the...
Design and Analysis of Connections in Steel Structures. Fundamentals and Examples
Alfredo Boracchini
The book introduces all the aspects needed for the safe and economic design and analysis of connections using bolted joints in steel structures. This is not treated according to any specific standard but making comparison among the different...
Barry's Advanced Construction of Buildings
Stephen Emmitt
The updated edition of the authoritative and comprehensive guide to construction practice The revised fourth edition of Barry’s Advanced Construction of Buildings expands on the resource that has become a standard text on the construction of...
Global Construction Success
Charles O'Neil
A guide to effective corporate and project management in the construction industry with a focus on the role that people play in the process Global Construction Success explores the importance that human dynamics play in risk management of...
Marketing and Selling Professional Services in Architecture and Construction
Basil Sawczuk
This practical book on selling and marketing will help architects, engineers, project managers, facilities managers, surveyors, and contractors ‘sell’ themselves to prospective clients. As clients become more sophisticated at both local and...
Requirements Engineering for Computer Integrated Environments in Construction
Ghassan Aouad
Efficient communication, collaboration, data exchange and sharing are crucial for the success of today's many multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary work environments. The implementation of computer integrated environments (CIE) is increasing...
Financial Management and Accounting Fundamentals for Construction
Daniel Halpin W.
SUCCESSFUL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY BEGINS WITH THIS HANDS-ON GUIDE While construction professionals are skilled in the technical side of their work, they often find the financial management aspect of the business...
Strategic Issues in Public-Private Partnerships
Mirjam Bult-Spiering
The book provides an international overview of developments in public-private partnerships (PPP) in different countries, and addresses the various characteristics and approaches to PPP. Drawing on a number of international studies carried out by...
Building Physics -- Heat, Air and Moisture
Hugo S. L. Hens
Bad experiences with construction quality, the energy crises of 1973 and 1979, complaints about 'sick buildings', thermal, acoustical, visual and olfactory discomfort, the move towards more sustainability, have all accelerated the development of...
Advanced Analysis and Design of Steel Frames
Jin-jin Li
Steel frames are used in many commercial high-rise buildings, as well as industrial structures, such as ore mines and oilrigs. Enabling construction of ever lighter and safer structures, steel frames have become an important topic for engineers....
Code of Practice for Programme Management
CIOB (The Chartered Institute of Building)
The CIOB Code of Practice Programme Management for Construction & Development is intended to complement the popular CIOB Code of Practice for Project Management for Construction and Development, providing practical coverage of general processes...
Governance and Knowledge Management for Public-Private Partnerships
Herbert Robinson
The book not only gives a clear picture of the policy and strategic framework of PFI/PPP projects, the governance and knowledge management issues through different phases from planning, design development to operation and service delivery and...
Heating Systems, Plant and Control
Keith Shepherd
In many climates buildings are unable to provide comfort conditions for year-round occupancy without the benefit of a heating system, and most HVAC engineers will routinely be involved with issues concerning the design, installation and...
Hot and Cold Water Supply
Robert Garrett H.
This book provides a highly illustrated guide to the design, installation and maintenance of hot and cold water supply systems for domestic buildings. Based on British Standard BS 6700, the new edition takes into account revisions to the...
Goss's Roofing Ready Reckoner
Chris Mindham N.
Goss’s Roofing Ready Reckoner provides rafter dimensions for timber roofs of any span and pitch. Additional information is provided on wall plate and gable strapping, wind bracing, truss clips and other roofing metalwork, and tools and...
Collaborative Relationships in Construction
Hedley Smyth
The latest research is presented here on both contractual and conceptual collaborative practices in construction. The editors identify common problems faced by the industry and draw out practical implications. Construction projects are...
Labour Conditions for Construction
Edmundo Werna
This authoritative guide promotes safe, healthy and non-exploitative working conditions for the construction industry. It combines theoretical analysis and case-studies from around the world, offering recommendations for best practice. The book...
The Building Environment
Vaughn Bradshaw
Get the updated guide to active and passive control systems for buildings. To capitalize on today's rapidly evolving, specialized technologies, architects, designers, builders, and contractors work together to plan the mechanical and electrical...
Effective Project Management
Garth G. F. Ward
A practical and accessible guide to managing a successful project Effective Project Management is based around an activities and action check list approach to project management. It provides a guide to the basic principles and the disciplines...
Gas Installation Technology
R. Treloar D.
The second edition of Gas Installation Technology will be of interest to all concerned with gas installation work, whether plumbers, heating engineers or dedicated gas fitters. It continues to provide a definitive text for students taking NVQ...
Gas Installation Technology
R. Treloar D.
This book provides the definitive text for students taking NVQ gas installation and plumbing courses. It presents essential information in a concise format and the text is well illustrated with diagrams and photographs. It should provide the...
Roofing Ready Reckoner
R. Goss
Now fully revised, the third edition of this renowned book by Ralph Goss has been made even more valuable with the addition of many new illustrations, and takes into account not only traditional cut roof construction but also modern trussed...
The Bluebeam Guidebook
Rachel Attebery
Expert tips for the last piece in the paperless puzzle The Bluebeam Guidebook offers comprehensive coverage of the industry’s leading PDF tool to help AEC professionals adopt a more efficient digital workflow. With desktop, mobile, and...
Beton-Kalender 2018
Konrad Bergmeister
F?r den Entwurf wirtschaftlicher Tragwerke mit minimaler Instandsetzung werden der neueste Stand der Technik bei WU-Konstruktionen und des Oberfl?chenschutzes dargestellt. Aktuell sind BIM mit Beispielen, vereinfachter Nachweis der...
New Code of Estimating Practice
CIOB (The Chartered Institute of Building)
The essential, authoritative guide to providing accurate, systematic, and reliable estimating for construction projects—newly revised Pricing and bidding for construction work is at the heart of every construction business, and in the minds of...
