Basic information about structure, basic building material properties and their use as building materials. Methods of testing physical–mechanical properties and durability characteristics with focus on destructive methods. Basic deformational characteristics of building materials and their monitoring. Properties of building materials: stone, aggregate, binder, concrete, mortar, building ceramics, metal, timber, polymers and asphalts. Practical laboratory tests of selected building materials. Acquiring knowledge of rock types creating foundation soil. Action of the internal and external geological factors affecting the properties and behaviour of foundation soil with a particular focus on the influence of surface and ground water. Acquiring knowledge of the evaluating methodology of foundation soils for construction in accordance with the current requirements of the practice and European standards.