This book is written for tertiary students who are studying towards a national diploma or bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. The book introduces the fundamental concepts related to various forms of construction and is essential for anyone looking to gain a firm grounding in construction methods within the field of civil engineering in general.

Key Features:

·   Uses clear language which aids in explaining technical terminology and   concepts

·    Assumes no prior knowledge of construction methods

·   Includes self - evaluation questions with answers in each chapter for   immediate practice and feedback.

·   Uses a methodology that is suitable for both contact and distant education.