Building Materials and Their Importance in Construction

Climatic factors

Construction material costs, including initial and maintenance costs, cover a large portion of the total project cost.

Local availability affects both the cost and the construction schedule.

<p>Felix Candela, Mies van der Rohe, and Louis Baker</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide a detailed analysis of the factors that affect the choice of building materials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To be incorporated permanently into buildings or parts thereof</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It allows them to choose and shape materials effectively to address design requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helps architects to collaborate effectively with engineers and work in a multi-disciplinary environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The knowledge of building materials and their responsible use</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is an important contributor to the national economy, as its output governs both the rate and quality of construction work</p> Signup and view all the answers