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In the past decade construction and engineering have changed dramatically, with an explosion of innovative new approaches to construction and new methodologies. By bringing together economic, social……続きを見る

This book offers a valuable tool for understanding current efforts to promote the reuse and enhancement of pre-consumer waste in the development of new products for the construction sector, as well ……続きを見る

Traditionally, construction projects have involved designers and contractors working separately, and sometimes at odds with each other, forcing the customer to be responsible for coordinating their ……続きを見る

The #1 construction law guide for construction professionals Updated and expanded to reflect the most recent changes in construction law, this practical guide teaches readersthe difficult theories, ……続きを見る

Fast-growing and local to some of the poorest communities in the tropics and subtropics, bamboo holds huge potential for climate change mitigation, innovative construction and job creation, but the ……続きを見る

This book discusses how climate change and heat islands are a main contributor to water related problems in urban areas in Košice, Slovakia. Green roofs are used as a tool to assist in solving these……続きを見る

Sustainable Buildings and Structures: Building a Sustainable Tomorrow collects the contributions presented at the 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Buildings and Structures (Suzhou, China,……続きを見る

This book comprehensively covers corrosion and corrosion protection in China in the areas including infrastructure, transportation, energy, water environment, as well as manufacturing and public uti……続きを見る

This book is the first to bring together academic and practitioner views of Value for Money (VFM). VFM has been used to assess whether or not an organisation has obtained the maximum benefit within ……続きを見る

Forensic Engineering, the latest edition in the Advanced Forensic Science series that grew out of recommendations from the 2009 NAS Report: Strengthening Forensic Science: A Path Forward, serves as ……続きを見る

Roadwork: Theory and Practice, now in its sixth edition, gives the essential information needed by every road worker, highway technician, incorporated, graduate or chartered engineer, not only by ex……続きを見る

Sie fahren gerne Fahrrad? Und basteln gerne? Dann bauen Sie sich doch Ihr eigenes Fahrrad! Moderne, leicht zu verarbeitende Werkstoffe machen es möglich. Der technische Clou des Fahrrades ist seine ……続きを見る

This book discusses the way that a nature-driven approach to urbanism can be applied at each of the urban scales; architectural design, urban design of neighborhoods, city planning and landscape arc……続きを見る

Can we ‘save the Planet’? For a resilient, durable and sustainable future for human society, we need to repurpose, reinvent, redesign, remake and recover our human-made world so that our built envir……続きを見る

Die öffentliche Hand kann keine Bauleistung vergeben, ohne dass dafür die Regelungen des Vergaberechts eingehalten werden müssen. Die aus einem komplexen Geflecht von Normen und Vorschriften resulti……続きを見る

The all up to date methods that are using to protect the steel reinforcement in concrete will be presented in this ebook. The pros and cos for each method shall be discussed and also present the way……続きを見る

Brush up on the skills you'll need for your career with this comprehensive new textbook published in association with City & Guilds and covering the 7907 and 6707 Painting and Decorating qualificati……続きを見る

This book details the latest methods available for the in-service assessment of buildings and other structures. Written by a team of international experts, it provides detailed information and pract……続きを見る

Construction Superintendents: Essential Skills for the Next Generation is the first college-level textbook designed to prepare you to take on a site supervisor role on a complex jobsite. The book co……続きを見る

This book chronicles how contract cases from the construction industry have influenced, solidified, refined and particularized U.S. contract law. The book’s central claim is that the construction in……続きを見る

It is widely acknowledged that there is an urgent need to transform our housing stock to a better energy performance level. However, improving energy performance should not result in a negative impa……続きを見る

This book initiates a fresh discussion of affordability in rural housing set in the context of the rapidly shifting balance between rural and urban populations. It conceptualises affordability in ru……続きを見る

In this volume, some of the leading figures in the field have been brought together to write on the roots of the historic preservation movement in the United States, ranging from New York to Santa F……続きを見る

Housing Fit for Purpose sets out a research-focused approach to looking at the challenges facing the built environment in approaching the design, construction and management of housing. This book us……続きを見る

If you are thinking of improving your home but want the real story of how to be successful, this richly illustrated and completely up-to-date book is for you. It distils various practical informatio……続きを見る

The Environmental Design Pocketbook 2nd ed places the information you need for sustainable, low energy building design at your fingertips. Packed with diagrams, tools and tips, it cuts through the c……続きを見る

The contribution of buildings to climate change is widely acknowledged. This book investigates how building regulatory systems are addressing the current and future effects of climate change, and ho……続きを見る

A manual of constructional details which shows how successful results in acoustic design can be achieved by correct use of building materials, products and components. Details are drawn to scale and……続きを見る

Since the 1980s the architectural profession across the world has been driven by globalisation. The factors shaping this globalisation include neo-liberal economics, digital transformation and the r……続きを見る

This book will provide guide lines for Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers and Fire Services Engineers on how to prepare technical parts of a T&C Method Statement submission for their MEP con……続きを見る