The process of constructing an infrastructure or building is known as construction. It deals with the planning, designing and financing of the construction project. The various sectors into which construction can be classified are buildings, infrastructure and industrial. The construction of buildings is divided further into commercial or institutional buildings and residential buildings. Some of the steps which are a part of the process of constructing buildings are developing floor plans, excavating the foundation and building the main load bearing structure. Finally, there is an interrelation and overlap of different fields in order to ensure that the building is structurally sound, financially possible to build and fulfill the legal requirements. This book provides significant information of this discipline to help develop a good understanding of building construction and related fields. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.