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Wiley-Blackwell
09 November 2023
BARRY’S ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS An up-to-date edition of the comprehensive guide to building practice

Since 1958, Barry’s Construction of Buildings has served as a standard guide to building practices and construction skills. The second volume of this two-volume format, Barry’s Advanced Construction of Buildings builds on the introductory material of the first volume to offer readers a thorough grounding in construction and its various facets. Emphasizing large-scale buildings, particularly those with load-bearing frames in timber, concrete and steel, and supported by chapters on offsite construction, piling, envelopes to framed buildings, fit-out and second fix, lifts and escalators, building pathology, upgrading and demolition, this latest edition incorporates critical new material, including

New questions in each chapter designed to enhance learning Updates throughout reflecting the latest building practices and professional knowledge A new focus on low-carbon construction

Barry’s Advanced Construction of Buildings is an essential tool for any student working towards qualifications in building and construction, and

a handy reference for construction professionals in any area.

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Imprint:   Wiley-Blackwell
Country of Publication:   United States
Edition:   5th edition
Dimensions:   Height: 244mm,  Width: 170mm,  Spine: 31mm
Weight:   907g
ISBN:   9781119734888
ISBN 10:   1119734886
Pages:   544
Publication Date:  
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Stephen Emmitt, PhD, is Professor of Architectural Practice at the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, University of Bath, UK. He is an architect with industrial experience.

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