Emmitt S., Barry’s Introduction to Construction of Buildings, 2014

Robin Barry’s Construction of Buildings was first publishedin 1958 in 5 volumes, rapidly becoming a standard text onconstruction. In its current 2 volume format Barry remains hugelypopular with both students and lecturers of construction andrelated disciplines.

The third edition of Barry’s Introduction toConstruction of Buildings provides the basic material you willneed to understand the construction process for the majority of lowrise buildings. Construction technology is explained andillustrated through the key functional and performance requirementsfor the main elements common to all buildings. With a strongerfocus on building efficiency and meeting the challenges posed bylimiting the environmental impact of buildings, you will find thetext fully up to date with the latest building regulations andconstruction technologies. Particular attention has been paid tothe careful integration of all topics, helping you to link conceptsand follow related material.

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