TY - BOOK AU - Ching,Frank TI - Building construction illustrated SN - 9780470087817 (pbk.) AV - TH146 .C52 2008 U1 - 690 22 PY - 2008/// CY - Hoboken, N.J. PB - John Wiley & Sons KW - Building KW - House construction N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; The building site -- The building -- Foundation systems -- Floor systems -- Wall systems -- Roof systems -- Moisture & thermal protection -- Doors & windows -- Special construction -- Finish work -- Mechanical & electrical systems -- Notes on materials N2 - To construct a building, architects and other industry professionals must be familiar with the materials and choices available to them. This book takes into account recent advances in materials, building technology, and code requirements ER -