Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods by Edward Allen
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All of these professionals, however, must understand the principles and materials that underlie the construction process in order to fulfil their roles in the project. Discover the big picture on building construction materials and methods in this fully-updated eighth edition of the leading text on the subject The construction of buildings depends on the contributions of professionals from diverse fields, including architecture, construction management, civil and structural engineering, and more. After more than a generation, Fundamentals of Building Construction continues to be the essential introduction to this subject for students in all construction-related fields. Highly readable and based on extensive pedagogical practice, it represents decades of experience in architecture and the building trades.