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Industrialized Construction in the Age of AI and Robotics explores the transformative convergence of artificial intelligence, robotics, and modern construction methods. This textbook reveals how cutting-edge technologies are reshaping the construction...

Industrialized Construction in the Age of AI and Robotics explores the transformative convergence of artificial intelligence, robotics, and modern construction methods. This textbook reveals how cutting-edge technologies are reshaping the construction...

Socially Successful Projects in the built environment will help the reader understand the theory behind a reframed approach to stakeholder engagement using a social value lens. The authors argue that projects in the built environment need to be...

This book provides an overview of the circular economy in the built environment, presenting a fusion of insights from esteemed researchers and seasoned practitioners. The chapters cover pivotal themes, including the transformative concept of buildings as...

Innovations, Disruptions and Future Trends in the Global Construction Industry examines current and futuristic developments in the construction industry hinged on the construction industrial fourth and fifth revolution, otherwise known as construction...

The aim of this edited book volume is to present new concepts, and applications of Digital Twin and relevant tools in the built environment context. The book identifies key organisational factors that influence the adoption of technology within the...

The aim of this book is to present the fundamental principles of energy efficiency in construction. It is aimed at professionals, as well as masters' and engineering school students working in the field of building energy. Volume 1 covers the building...

This book addresses the profound changes facing the construction sector to provide a comprehensive and forward-looking exploration of how renewable energy systems and intelligent technologies are reshaping the construction industry towards a more...

Fundamentals of Construction Project Delivery Systems advocates for a transformative approach that places emphasis on integrated methodologies such as design-build and integrated project delivery. In addition, the book embraces new approaches in the...

This new edition sets out the fundamental aspects of concrete durability with an emphasis on sustainability and carbon neutrality through performance-based methodologies. Global approaches to managing durability are explained from both a prescriptive and...

This book provides a reference point for the development of Building Information Modelling (BIM) maturity in the developing country context. Developing countries have been observed to have low BIM maturity and are struggling to adopt the technology...

Low construction labour productivity and the inadequate welfare of construction workers are consistent challenges in developing countries. These challenges are partially due to shortcomings situated in the Decent Work Agenda. This book proposes ways of...

This book on biomimicry assessment tools studies the concepts of sustainability, sustainable construction practices, and the evaluation categories that constitute a sustainability assessment tool. By exploring and drawing lessons from biomimicry...

This book examines complex challenges in managing major strategic economic and social infrastructure projects. It is divided into four primary themes: value-based approach to infrastructure systems appraisal, enabling planning and execution, financing...

This book provides readers with an insightful understanding of the various emerging issues in the construction industry, especially in the area associated with United Nations developmental goals, 4th Industrial Revolution, Health and Safety,...

Tribological Aspects of Additive Manufacturing provides a technical discussion on the roles of the 3D printing process in processing polymeric-, metallic-, and ceramics-based additive manufactured products in order to improve the tribological properties...

Focusing on office buildings, this book explores how Green Building (GB) development can be managed to achieve successful project outcomes. The book starts by highlighting the special requirements of GBs which distinguish them from traditional buildings...

This book comprehensively analyzes Industry 6.0 and its integration with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the construction industry. Practical strategies and real-life case studies also help readers bridge the gap between advanced digital...

Managing Mass Timber: A Guide to Delivering Large-Scale Mass Timber Construction Projects equips both practitioners and students with in-depth operational knowledge essential for constructing large-scale mass timber (MT) structures. As mass timber...

Intumescent Coating and Fire Protection of Steel Structures establishes the thermo insulation characteristics of intumescent coating under various fire and hydrothermal aging circumstances and shows how to predict the temperature elevation of steel...

Maximizes construction success with practical guidance on managing emerging technologies in the AEC industry In a rapidly evolving industry, effective management of construction technology is no longer optional - it is essential. Managing Construction...

Both Germany and the United Kingdom have economically vital cities and peripheral locations that contain historic industrial structures or districts. This prompts the question of how to manage historic industrial buildings, and how they can be preserved...

A concise tour of need-to-know concepts in supply chain management for busy construction executives and project managers, complete with bulleted chapter-specific summaries In Next Level Construction Management: Leveraging Digital Supply Chain...

The leading introduction to the principles and processes of building construction returns Building construction covers the entire process of creating residential, commercial, and industrial structures, from planning to execution. It's an evolving field,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781394289875Author Jeremy BrittonFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint John Wiley & Sons IncPublisher John Wiley & Sons Inc

Climate change is anticipated to have a major impact on concrete structures through increasing rates of deterioration and the impact of extreme weather events. The repair of any damage will be highly labor-intensive and expensive. Self-healing...

Implementing Virtual Design and Construction using BIM outlines the team structure, software and production ecosystem needed for an effective Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) process through current real world case studies of projects both in...

Historically known for its significant environmental footprint, the construction industry faces increasing pressure to evolve in a landscape where environmental concerns, resource efficiency, and adaptability are paramount. Stealth Construction explores...

Concrete and reinforced concrete remain the main building materials for construction of modern fortifications. The book presents experimental and theoretical results allowing production of special high-strength rapid hardening concrete and fiber...

This book presents the application of Polymer-Silica Based Composites in the Construction Industry providing the fundamental framework and knowledge needed for the sustainable and efficient use of these composites as building and structural materials. It...

Highly detailed and elaborate, this book is written explicitly for the purpose of professionals who work with gypsum in various technical and consumer-centric fields. It emphasises technical specifications of gypsum and associated products focusing on...

This book reports on cutting-edge research within the new field of active rheology control of cementitious materials, presenting new ideas developed within the ERC Advanced Grant Project, SmartCast (hosted at Ghent University), which extend the...

Good building performance is contingent on complex, interacting factors. The application of performance simulation tools allows practitioners to adopt a virtual prototype and test approach in selecting design solutions that balance performance and cost. ...

Automation and Manufacturing for the Built Environment is a plain-language guide to the application of automation and manufacturing technologies and processes to the delivery and operation of the built environment. Covering the full asset lifecycle, the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780367712211Author Toong-Khuan ChanImprint RoutledgePublisher Taylor & Francis Ltd

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781032264530Author Ukasz SadowskiImprint Taylor & Francis LtdPublisher Taylor & Francis Ltd

Bridge design and construction technologies have experienced remarkable developments in recent decades, and numerous long-span bridges have been built or are under construction all over the world. Cable-supported bridges, including cable-stayed bridges...

This book covers developing trends and changes occurring in the Quantity Surveying profession. It begins by explaining the construction industry structure followed by the quantity surveying practice modalities, professional ethics, roles of regulatory...

As concrete revolutionised construction in the 20th century, digitalisation is transforming the building industry (BI). Process automation and 3D printing (3DP) are commonplace in the industry and our homes. However, due to BI's scale and complexity,...