建筑英语编写组编*的《建筑英语》是为适应建筑类高职专业英语教学改革编写而成的，着力贯彻素质教育和能力本位的教育方针，以建筑行业各领域的常识概念为基础，并将各领域的一些新技术、新知识、新方法融汇其中，强调建筑专业英语的实用性，着重训练行业口语、阅读、翻译和应用文写作技巧，并在教材编写体系中体现“以行动为导向、任务为驱动、工学结合”的教学理念。

Unit1  Civil Engineering
  Talking   Global Construction Market
  Reading A Civil Engineering and Civil Engineer
  Reading B  Make the Past Serve the Present
  --The Great Pyramids and Its Structural Application
  Writing   International Project Contract Document
Unit2  High Buildings
  Talking   Market Investigation
  Reading A  High Buildings
  Reading B Looking Back on History
  -- The Brief History of World Architecture
  Writing   Call for Tenders/Bids by Employer
Unit3  Foundation
  Talking   Inclusion in Contractors' List
  Reading A  Foundation
  Reading B The Architectural Styles
  n The Distinguished Styles in the World
  Writing   Letter of Tender
Unit4  Construction
  Talking   Pre-qualification
  Reading A Construction
  Reading B The Masterpieces of the Millennium
  -- The Landmark of the World
  Writing   Prequalification Form
Unit5  Building Material
  Talking   Tender Document
  ReadingA  Building Material
  Reading B The Chinese Characteristic Architecture
  -- Chinese Folk Residence
  Writing   Letter of Acceptance
Unit6  Road and Bridge
  Talking   Interview with the Client
  Reading A Road and Bridge
  Reading B The Western Characteristic Architecture
  -- Castles, Palaces and Forts
  Writing   Inquiry for Supply
Unit7  Urban Planning
  Talking   Taking Possession of Site
  Reading A Urban Planning
  Reading B The Beauty of the Gardens
  The Comparison of the Chinese and Western Gardens
  Writing   Quotation for Supply
Unit8  Interior Design
  Talking   Project Progress Programming
  Reading A Interior Design
  Reading B The Tower of Babel
  -- Skyscrapers
  Writing   Notice to Commence
Unit9  Building Contract
  Talking   Quality Inspection
  Reading A Building Contract
  Reading B Glittering in the Sun
  The Architectural Glass
  Writing   Notice of Tests on Completion
Unit10  Building Automation
  Talking   Completion and Handing-Over
  ReadingA  Building Automation
  Reading B The Elite in Architectural Designing
  leoh Ming Pei
  Writing   Excellent Execution Certificate
Unit11  Green Building
  Talking   Maintenance
  ReadingA Green Building
  Reading B The Competition of the  Olympic Stadium
  -- The Winner of the Nest
  Writing   Securities/Bonds/Guarantees (1)
Unit12  Real Estate
  Talking   Claiming
  ReadingA Real Estate
  Reading B The Unbelievable
  -- The Future Outlook on Architectural Development
  Writing   Securities/Bonds/Guarantees (2)
Revision One
Revision Two
Revision Three
Vocabulary
New Words
Phrases and Expressions
Proper Names