by Dr. Samuel Labi is a comprehensive textbook that teaches an integrated, holistic approach to managing infrastructure projects throughout their entire life cycle. Rather than viewing civil engineering components in isolation, the text encourages "systems thinking" to address modern challenges such as aging infrastructure, environmental impacts, and global sustainability. The book is structured into five core parts:
– Details the fundamental phases of the system life cycle. Introduction to Civil Engineering Systems: A Sy...
– Outlines the project journey, from needs assessment, planning, and design to construction, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning. from needs assessment
– Covers the evolution of civil engineering, systems concepts, and goal-setting. and design to construction