Construction and Engineering

The Future of Modular Architecture presents an unprecedented proposal for mass-customized mid- and high-rise modular housing that can be manufactured and distributed on a global scale.

Provides an overview of prefabricated systems in housing, office, and industrial buildings. This book explains the processes of modular construction and the behavior of materials with this approach.

Unlock your full potential with this revision guide that will guide you through the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in the City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Electrical Installation (8202-30).

Unlock your full potential with this revision guide that will guide you through the content and skills you need to succeed in the City & Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate in Electrical Installation (8202-20).

This book draws on expertise from within and beyond real estate, provides a simple framework for updating your approach. It highlights common mistakes, and shares advice so that you can avoid them. Ultimately, it's about answering the question of the decade: "how can I invest profitably, with positive impacts?"

Design Capital offers strategies and tools for justifying public spending on design considerations in infrastructure projects. Beautifully designed infrastructure brings social value that far exceeds its initial construction expenditure. With this book, designers can make a stronger case for the value of design in public infrastructure.

Describes tree conservation and preservation practices that help to protect selected trees throughout the construction planning and development process so that they will continue to provide benefits for decades after site disturbance. This third edition includes 15 colour images, including updated and brand-new illustrations.

Steel-Reinforced Concrete Structures: Assessment and Repair of Corrosion, Third Edition examines the corrosion of reinforced concrete from a practical point of view, highlights protective design and repair procedures, and presents ongoing maintenance protocols.

This book introduces important concepts in the study of earthquakes as they relate to the retrofitting of structures to be earthquakeresistant.