Description
This scholarly and well-researched study of the building industry documents the interplay of new materials and technologies, costs and the changing social and economic forces that affected the decision-making about our built environment over the last two centuries. The author provides a succinct and readable survey of the growth and development of British building which will be of interest to all building specialists and those training for a career in the construction industry.
Reviews
Book Information
ISBN 9780419207306
Author Christopher Powell
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Spon Press
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 453g
Reviews
Reviews of the first edition:
"This book should be compulsory reading for all politicians, planners and others involved in controlling development...is very interesting if you want to understand how [the building] industry developed over the years" - Building Design
"a Welsh Chapel of a book, but without the preaching." - Building Design
"Fascinating" - Riba Journal
'...a well-researched book' - Architectural Science Review
'...a readable and reasonably-priced wide angle view...' - Structural Engineer
Book Information
ISBN 9780419207306
Author Christopher Powell
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Spon Press
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 453g
