Building materials can be natural substances or man-made products. Different properties of building materials are studied under various disciplines of engineering. This book attempts to understand the multiple branches that fall under the vast field of building materials and construction. It is a compilation of chapters that strive to provide an in-depth knowledge of this area by discussing topics such as shear moments and forces, surveying, environmental engineering, soil mechanics, etc. The researches and case studies incorporated in this book will prove to be beneficial to students, academicians as well as professionals engaged in this field.