Preface. The requirements of a building. Durability. Site considerations. Excavation - foundation. Construction methods. Construction methods. Strength and stability. Structures. Steel construction. Reinforced concrete. Cost planning. Environmental protection. Computer graphics for engineers & architects. Surveying. Appendix: Case study i. Case study ii. Example specification. Works & projects. Irregular verbs. Factors for conversion to si units of measurement. Glossary. Reference websites. Bibliography.