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A Dictionary of Construction, Surveying, & Civil Engineering is a comprehensive guide on construction and civil engineering terms and definitions for professionals and students of construction. The book comprises over 9,800 entries on the important areas of construction technology, civil engineering, construction management techniques and processes, and legal aspects such as health and safety contracts and procurement. In addition, the book has a lot of illustrations along with a bibliography and appendices, which provide a list of the commonly used terms, formulae, symbols, and web links. This book is essential for students of construction and civil engineering. About the Authors Christopher Gorse is the Head of the Centre for the Built Environment at Leeds Metropolitan University. He has done extensive research on construction, law and sustainability. David Johnston is a Reader in Low Carbon Construction at the Leeds Metropolitan University. Martin Pritchard is a Reader in Civil Engineering at the Leeds Metropolitan University. He is a Civil Engineer and has worked extensively on water purification systems.