This new textbook focuses on two main themes. The first is Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), which encompasses the off-site manufacture of a wide variety of products, from entire buildings that can be transported to the site, to smaller units or components designed for on-site integration. The second theme addresses the innovation and progress towards carbon neutrality by the major sources of CO2 emissions in the construction industry, specifically cement, steel, and masonry.
The initial section of the Modern Methods of Construction and Innovative Materials ebook describes and illustrates, with photographs, the major forms of Modern Methods of Construction, including fully completed 3D units, panelized systems, pods, sub-assemblies, and on-site MMC. The section on Innovative Materials explores a diverse array of construction products that are emerging in the built environment sector. Some new entrants are variants of well-established materials like steel and concrete. While these materials will remain significant in construction for the foreseeable future, their composition and manufacturing processes will inevitably require change. Timber will also continue to be a primary construction material; however, sustainable sourcing is essential, and its use as cross-laminated timber (CLT) or modified timber is rapidly advancing. Therefore, students and practitioners must familiarize themselves with these materials, their composition, and various applications.
The ebook further discusses variations of other traditional building products, such as glass, plastic, and insulation, which are experiencing significant developments aimed at enhancing environmental sustainability, alongside many emergent materials that may play a crucial role in the future. “Modern Methods of Construction and Innovative Materials” is the only publication that merges these critical aspects of the industry’s future into an accessible guide for students and emerging practitioners. It is essential reading for anyone studying or working in the built environment, including architects, construction managers, surveyors, and engineers.
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NOTE: This only consists of the eBook Modern Methods of Construction and Innovative Materials, 1st Edition, in a original PDF format. No access codes are included.
