Understand how a building is built, from the foundation to the roof. This updated guide to practical construction technology explains:

• Building materials and systems


• Construction means and methods


• Construction terminology

Includes many photographs, drawings and figures - plus glossaries and bibliographies.

MORE Sticks and Bricks brings together in one volume the expertise of nationally recognized engineers, architects and contractors who explain in clear language their areas of building technology. No matter what your level of expertise, this guide pulls together the basics of constructing a building and presents it in a practical format.