Building construction and materials

Delayed completion affects IT, process plant, oil and gas, civil engineering, shipbuilding and marine work contracts.

Now in its second edition, Sustainable Materials shows how we can greatly reduce the amount of material demanded and used in manufacturing, while still meeting everyone's needs.

Now in its second edition, Sustainable Materials shows how we can greatly reduce the amount of material demanded and used in manufacturing, while still meeting everyone's needs.

An updated, fully revised, full-colour edition of the definitive manual on building with straw bales, described by Grand Designs as an 'essential guide'.

An exploration into the history of our collective response to the challenges of extreme weather conditions and climate.

Since the publication of the first edition ten years ago, significant developments have occurred in the use of admixtures in concrete.

The Certified Master Contract Administrator (CMCA) credential is a professional world-class certification that demonstrates the attainment of a defined level of skills and experience in contract administration, professional practice, and ethical behavior.

The key principles of designing a pleasant, comfortable and healthy eco-home, with a foreword written by HRH The Prince of Wales, now King Charles III.

Design your own sustainable home Many people dream of building a beautiful, environmentally friendly home.

A comprehensive guide to building green on any budget.