Table of contents for ebook and audiobook: „Building Foundations to Future”

General Construction T-1 Latest Edition

Part I: Foundations of Construction

• 1.1. History of Construction

  • 1.1.1. Construction in Antiquity
  • 1.1.2. Construction in the Middle Ages
  • 1.1.3. Construction in Modern Times

• 1.2. Definitions and Terminology

  • 1.2.1. Definition of Construction
  • 1.2.2. Division of Construction into Branches
  • 1.2.3. Meaning of Building Terms

• 1.3. Basic Elements of Construction

  • 1.3.1. Roofs and Foundations
  • 1.3.2. Walls and Roofs
  • 1.3.3. Windows and Doors

Part II: Designing Buildings

• 2.1. General Design

  • 2.1.1. Objectives and Assumptions of Design
  • 2.1.2. Selection of Materials and Technologies
  • 2.1.3. Planning of Space and Functions

• 2.2. Architectural Design

  • 2.2.1. Architectural Concept
  • 2.2.2. Exterior Appearance of the Building
  • 2.2.3. Interior Design

• 2.3. Technical Design

  • 2.3.1. Structural Design
  • 2.3.2. Design of Installations
  • 2.3.3. Design of Communication Systems

Part III: Construction and Renovation of Buildings

• 3.1. Preparing for Construction

  • 3.1.1. Preparing the Site
  • 3.1.2. Marking the Construction Boundaries
  • 3.1.3. Preparing Documentation

• 3.2. Construction of Structures

  • 3.2.1. Construction of Foundations
  • 3.2.2. Construction of Roofs and Walls
  • 3.2.3. Construction of Roofs

• 3.3. Construction of Installations

  • 3.3.1. Design of Installations
  • 3.3.2. Construction of Electrical Installations
  • 3.3.3. Construction of Hydraulic Installations

Part IV: Economy and Management of Buildings

• 4.1. Cost Estimating and Budgeting

  • 4.1.1. Fundamentals of Cost Estimating
  • 4.1.2. Budgeting of Construction
  • 4.1.3. Managing Costs

• 4.2. Building Management

  • 4.2.1. Planning Maintenance of the Building
  • 4.2.2. Managing Renovation Works
  • 4.2.3. Managing Building Safety

• 4.3. Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency

  • 4.3.1. Environmental Protection in Construction
  • 4.3.2. Energy Efficiency in Construction
  • 4.3.3. Utilization of Renewable Energy Sources

Part V: Modern Technologies in Construction

• 5.1. Computer-Aided Construction

  • 5.1.1. Computer-Aided Design
  • 5.1.2. Analysis and Simulation
  • 5.1.3. Building Management

• 5.2. Energy-Efficient Construction

  • 5.2.1. Energy-Efficient Construction
  • 5.2.2. Renewable Energy Sources
  • 5.2.3. Heating and Cooling Systems

• 5.3. Ecological Construction

  • 5.3.1. Ecological Construction
  • 5.3.2. Environmental Protection
  • 5.3.3. Material Utilization