This A to Z is the most up-to-date dictionary of building surveying & civil engineering terms & definitions available Written by an experienced team of experts in the respective fields it covers in over 7500 entries the key areas of construction technology & practice civil & construction engineering construction management techniques & processes & legal aspects such as contracts & procurement Illustrations complement entries where necessary & other extra features include entry-level web links which are listed & regularly updated on a companion website Its wide coverage makes it the ideal reference for students of construction & related areas as well as for professionals in the field