Refractory construction deals with the engineering aspects of planning, design, calculation, and construction, as well as the craftsmanship involved in the creation, maintenance, and decommissioning of facilities that maintain their shape and stability under high thermal stress. In the completely revised 4th edition of the specialist book on refractory construction, the authors provide detailed explanations of the criteria for selecting refractory materials and the appropriate construction and execution methods for their installation. This includes furnaces and equipment from the iron and steel industry, the chemical and petrochemical sectors, the lime and cement industry, the glass industry, as well as power plants and thermal waste treatment facilities. Color illustrations and examples from various application areas clearly and comprehensively describe the relationships between construction and use.