This book deals with the present adverse effects of using precarious building materials on the ecology and human health. Also, the detailed discussions on the n

The impact of building materials and construction methods on the health and wellbeing of occupants is often underestimated. This book is an essential guide to u

From long-standing worries regarding the use of lead and asbestos to recent research into carcinogenic issues related to the use of plastics in construction, th

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Following the highly successful format of the first edition, this book's main purpose is to guide construction industry professionals on how to select healthy a