Robin Barrys Construction of Buildings was first published in 1958 as a 5 volume set and rapidly became a standard work on the subject. Following Barrys death in 2002 a two volume format was adopted with new authors. This new edition of Barrys Advanced Construction of Buildings retains the emphasis on larger-scale buildings: primarily residential, commercial and industrial buildings constructed with load bearing frames. The text will be brought fully up to date but it will continue to explain construction technology through key functional and performance requirements for the main elements common to all buildings. New at a glance summaries for each chapter will allow the student to grasp the salient points of each chapter.