Construction and Engineering

The first fully comprehensive publication on the history of plywood, from the nineteenth century to the present day

This book addresses issues that waterfronts face in small Mediterranean port towns due to the increase in the tourism industry. Integrating theory and pragmatic approaches, Waterfront Design in Small Port Towns proposes a design matrix.

The highly regarded Mitchell's series, and these reissues in particular are an invaluable tool in helping the modern-day architect to understand how a change of use to a historic building will impact on the materials used in its construction.

A professional reference designed to assist surveyors, engineers, architects and contractors in diagnosing existing problems and avoiding them in new buildings.

Architectural Terra Cotta examines the evolution of terra cotta and prepares architects and builders to make new, creative uses of the timeless material.

This book sets out the urgent changes to practices and behaviours required to build a new building safety regime in the UK and prevent a similar tragedy to the fire at Grenfell Tower from reoccurring.