1. Horizontal load-bearing structures – functional and mechanical requirements. Connections of horizontal and vertical load-bearing structures. Spandrel beams. Vaults – structural solution, mechanical acting of vaults. 2. Horizontal load-bearing structures – cast-in-place slabs. 3. Horizontal load-bearing structures – prefabricated (precast) and half prefabricated slabs. 4. Horizontal load-bearing structures – timber joist ceilings, metal ceilings, composite slabs. 5. Overhanging and recessed structures – balcony, loggia, portico, oriel windows and cornices – material solutions, mechanical requirements, thermal design. 6. Groundworks and excavations. Founding soil. Construction and hydrogeological survey. 7. Shallow foundations – classification and structural solutions. 8. Shallow foundations – specific criterions of founding. 9. Deep foundations – classification and structural solutions. Retaining walls. 10. Foundation construction on property boundaries. Expansion joints, settlement joints and construction joints in load bearing and non-loadbearing structures. 11. Substructure. Damp proofing – basic criterion and requirements. 12. Damp proofing – specific/exceptional requirements. 13. Damp proofing – specific/exceptional requirements. Protection against radon gas infiltration.