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.