The late Ivor H Seeley taught for many years at Nottingham Trent University, UK, where he was head of the Department of Surveying and Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Studies.

• List of IllustrationsList of TablesPreface to Fifth EditionAcknowledgementsThe Building Process and Site WorksBuilding Drawing FoundationsEarthwork Support and Concrete Walls and Partitions FireplacesHeat Producing AppliancesFlues and Chimneys Floors: Structures and Finishings; Timber Characteristics and Defects Roofs: Structures and Coverings Windows and Glazing DoorsDoorsets and Ironmongery Stairs and Fittings Finishings Water ServicesSanitary Plumbing and Solid Waste Storage Drainage and Small Treatment WorksExternal Works Sound and Thermal InsulationDampnessVentilation and Condensation Building in Warm ClimatesAppendix: Metric Conversion Table Index.