Barry's Introduction to Construction of Buildings

Barry’s introduction to Construction of Buildings provides the basic material the undergraduate student will need to understand how the majority of low rise buildings are constructed. Building on the success of previous revisions, this classic text retains its original concept of explaining construction technology through key functional/performance requirements for the main elements common to all buildings. The material has been updated to ensure it covers the latest building regulations and current construction technology. Particular attention has been paid to ensure a more careful integration of all topics, particularly environmental issues and construction sustainability, as well as a stronger focus on building efficiency.

Stephen Emmitt BA(Hons), Dip. Arch, MA (Prof. Ed.), PhD is Professor of Architectural Practice in the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering at the University of Bath, and Visiting Professor in Innovation Sciences at Halmstad University, Sweden. He is a registered architect with industrial experience and teaches architectural technology and architectural detailing across a wide range of built environment programmes in the UK, Europe and Asia.

Christopher A. Gorse BSc (Hons), MSc. PhD, MCIOB, MAPM, FLTM, Cert. Ed, Dip (Ed.), Dip (H&S) is Professor of Construction and Project Management, Director of the Leeds Sustainability Institute and Head of the Centre for the Built Environment at Leeds Metropolitan University. He leads projects in the areas of sustainability, low carbon and building performance and has an interest in domestic new build, commercial buildings and refurbishment.