History of the Development of Building Construction in Chicago

History of the Development of Building Construction in Chicago
Author: Frank Alfred Randall
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Total Pages: 568
Release: 1999
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780252024160

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"The second edition of History of the Development of Building Construction in Chicago is a tribute to Frank Randall's vision and resource to Chicago area architects, engineers, preservation specialists, and other members of the building industry."--BOOK JACKET.

Roof Gardens

Roof Gardens
Author: Theodore Osmundson
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 332
Release: 1999-08-03
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9780393730128

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An illustrated study of gardens built on the roofs of buildings traces the history of roof gardens, from the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to the present; explains how to construct safe, durable gardens; and offers tips on selecting plants, garden maintenance, and planting techniques.

History of Construction Cultures

History of Construction Cultures
Author: Taylor & Francis Group
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-07-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9781032001999

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History of Construction Cultures Volume 1

History of Construction Cultures Volume 1
Author: João Mascarenhas-Mateus
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 1535
Release: 2021-08-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 100046878X

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History of Construction Cultures Volume 1 contains papers presented at the 7ICCH – Seventh International Congress on Construction History, held at the Lisbon School of Architecture, Portugal, from 12 to 16 July, 2021. The conference has been organized by the Lisbon School of Architecture (FAUL), NOVA School of Social Sciences and Humanities, the Portuguese Society for Construction History Studies and the University of the Azores. The contributions cover the wide interdisciplinary spectrum of Construction History and consist on the most recent advances in theory and practical case studies analysis, following themes such as: - epistemological issues; - building actors; - building materials; - building machines, tools and equipment; - construction processes; - building services and techniques ; -structural theory and analysis ; - political, social and economic aspects; - knowledge transfer and cultural translation of construction cultures. Furthermore, papers presented at thematic sessions aim at covering important problematics, historical periods and different regions of the globe, opening new directions for Construction History research. We are what we build and how we build; thus, the study of Construction History is now more than ever at the centre of current debates as to the shape of a sustainable future for humankind. Therefore, History of Construction Cultures is a critical and indispensable work to expand our understanding of the ways in which everyday building activities have been perceived and experienced in different cultures, from ancient times to our century and all over the world.

History of Construction Cultures Volume 2

History of Construction Cultures Volume 2
Author: João Mascarenhas-Mateus
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 804
Release: 2021-07-08
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1000468763

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Volume 2 of History of Construction Cultures contains papers presented at the 7ICCH – Seventh International Congress on Construction History, held at the Lisbon School of Architecture, Portugal, from 12 to 16 July, 2021. The conference has been organized by the Lisbon School of Architecture (FAUL), NOVA School of Social Sciences and Humanities, the Portuguese Society for Construction History Studies and the University of the Azores. The contributions cover the wide interdisciplinary spectrum of Construction History and consist on the most recent advances in theory and practical case studies analysis, following themes such as: - epistemological issues; - building actors; - building materials; - building machines, tools and equipment; - construction processes; - building services and techniques ; -structural theory and analysis ; - political, social and economic aspects; - knowledge transfer and cultural translation of construction cultures. Furthermore, papers presented at thematic sessions aim at covering important problematics, historical periods and different regions of the globe, opening new directions for Construction History research. We are what we build and how we build; thus, the study of Construction History is now more than ever at the centre of current debates as to the shape of a sustainable future for humankind. Therefore, History of Construction Cultures is a critical and indispensable work to expand our understanding of the ways in which everyday building activities have been perceived and experienced in different cultures, from ancient times to our century and all over the world.

Turner's First Century

Turner's First Century
Author: Donald E. Wolf
Publisher: Greenwich Publishing Group
Total Pages: 504
Release: 2002
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

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Further Studies in the History of Construction: the Proceedings of the Third Annual Conference of the Construction History Society

Further Studies in the History of Construction: the Proceedings of the Third Annual Conference of the Construction History Society
Author: James Campbell
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 494
Release: 2016
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0992875129

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This book is the third in the series of volumes which provide the papers of the conferences held at Queens' College, Cambridge by the Construction History Society. Papers cover different aspects of the history of construction, including studies of different building materials, building firms, the development and education of building professionals, the construction of buildings and infrastructure, methods and techniques of construction, and other subjects related to the history and development of buildings.

The History of the Technology and Construction Court on Its 150th Anniversary

The History of the Technology and Construction Court on Its 150th Anniversary
Author: Peter Coulson
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 431
Release: 2023-04-06
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1509964193

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This collection marks the 150th anniversary of the Technology and Construction Court by presenting insights into its history and impact. The contributors are current and retired senior judges, renowned academics and leading construction and technology lawyers. The book draws on their different perspectives and approaches to showcase different aspects of the Official Referees and the TCC from its origins in the Judicature Act 1873 through to its modern-day role as an international leader in dispute resolution through litigation, arbitration and adjudication. Different essays consider the role of the TCC in procedural reform and the digital transformation of dispute resolution, building safety, and how it has impacted on doctrinal English law. The book also explores the lives and impact of notable Official Referees and TCC judges from the senior judiciary's perspective, with contributions by Lord Dyson on the transition from the Official Referees to the TCC, Sir Rupert Jackson on the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, Dame Finola O'Farrell on the TCC today, Sir Peter Coulson on Sir Brett Cloutman QC (a Senior Referee who was awarded a Victoria Cross) and Her Honour Frances Kirkham on the court's role in the regions. The creation of a specialist dispute resolution forum for complicated engineering, construction and technological disputes is a foundational milestone in the legal history of construction law in England and Wales. This collection offers a unique insight from the judiciary, practising lawyers and academics into the significance and development of the court.