Includes bibliographical references and index.

The material concrete -- The evolution of reinforced concrete -- The basics of concrete technology -- The properties of concrete -- Special types of concrete : translucent concrete -- Textile-reinforced concrete -- Lightweight wood particle concrete -- Sustainability and recycling -- Designing with concrete -- Building with precast concrete elements -- Designing with concrete -- Defining responsibilities -- Contractual relationship -- Bill of quantities (BOQ) -- The building contract -- Quality and site management -- Examples of surface finishes : polished concrete -- Relief concrete -- Rough texture -- Fair-face concrete -- The design of fair-face concrete structures --

Fair-face concrete surfaces -- Fair-face concrete - design and construction -- Data sheet as design aid -- Fair-face concrete classes -- Formwork panel classes -- Design and award of contract -- Assessment.