Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods

The premier resource on building construction has received a comprehensive update in its latest edition. Authored by Edward Allen and Joseph Iano, Fundamentals of Building Construction has served as the essential guide for architects, engineers, and construction students for over three decades. This new edition, the Seventh Edition, reflects the most recent advancements in the industry, offering a refreshed understanding of the field’s principles and practices.

Organized systematically, the book covers a wide range of topics, from fundamental building methods to structural principles and enclosure techniques, ensuring a thorough grasp of the subject in an accessible manner. All major construction systems, including light wood frame, mass timber, masonry, steel frame, light gauge steel, and reinforced concrete construction, are thoroughly explored.

Highlights of the Seventh Edition include:

– 125 new or updated illustrations and photographs, including 40 photorealistic renderings, showcasing the latest industry practices and developments.
– Updated discussions on exterior wall systems, high-performance buildings, building enclosure science, environmental and health impacts of materials, and emerging mass timber construction techniques.
– Coverage of the latest construction project delivery methods, scheduling practices, and advancements in information technology impacting building design and construction.
– Comprehensive exploration of sustainability standards such as LEED and Living Building Challenge, alongside new methodologies for assessing environmental impacts.
– Expanded focus on mass timber materials, fire resistance, and the design and construction of tall wood buildings.
– Revised end-of-chapter sections with updated references, websites, key terminology, review questions, and exercises.
– A fully updated suite of supplementary materials, including PowerPoint slides, an Instructor’s Manual, Test Bank, Interactive Exercises, and more.
– The availability of a companion book, Exercises in Building Construction, in both print and eBook formats.

For those seeking a solid foundation in building construction practices and materials, Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods, 7th Edition remains an indispensable resource, essential for the success of any architect or construction professional.