TY  - BOOK
AU  - Kultermann, Eva.
AU  - Spence, William P. 
TI  - Construction materials, methods, and techniques: : building for a sustainable future 
SN  - 9780357513835
U1  - Ref 691 K96c 2022 
PY  - 2022///
CY  - Boston, MA : 
PB  - Cengage Learning, Inc., 
KW  - Building materials
KW  - Construction
KW  - Building
N1  - Includes bibliographical references, appendices, glossary, and index; Part I: Introduction -- 
Part II: Site construction and earthwork -- 
Part III: Concrete and masonry -- 
Part IV: Metals, wood and plastics -- 
Part V: Thermal and moisture / openings / finishes -- 
Part VI: Specialties, equipment and furnishings -- 
Part VII: Special construction and conveying systems
N2  - "Get a thorough overview of sustainable methods for site, residential and commercial building construction with this comprehensive text, which covers both traditional and contemporary materials, current industry standards and new and emerging technologies. The only text organized according to the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) MasterFormat (R) standards, construction materials, methods and techniques: building for a sustainable future, fifth edition, features a reader-friendly style and logical structure, which follows the construction process step-by-step from project inception to completion. The new edition provides up-to-date coverage of dramatic changes underway in the construction industry, including advances in pre-fabricated construction; increased use of drones, robotics and artificial intelligence; net-zero buildings and lean construction. You'll learn about key current industry developments and standards, as well as latest relevant building codes, all presented within a dynamic, richly illustrated new design. Beyond the text itself, you can access a wealth of helpful learning resources to help you gain a clear understanding of today's construction materials, methods and techniques, providing a critical foundation for your career success."-- Provided by publisher
ER  -