Building Construction and Technology

This book highlights various aspects of building construction industry based on data from field studies. It discusses the challenges, methodologies, technological applications in building construction, technology, and management. The book presents new approaches to effective building construction and an understanding of the impact of applications of latest technologies. This book is aimed at researchers and professionals in civil engineering and building engineering management to assist in understanding the domain along with recent applications, the advantages, and practical limitations through real-life case studies. This book is useful for building engineers in understanding the effective use of technology, construction methods, and project delivery systems.


Dr. Vijayalaxmi J. completed her Ph.D. and post-doctoral research with specialization in sustainable built environment. With over 27 years of teaching and research experience, she has worked primarily in the domain of climate responsive and thermal performance of buildings. She is currently the professor and head of the Department of Architecture and former Dean (Research) at the School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada, An Institute of National Importance, under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.