This book examines both the positive and negative socio-economic impacts of artisanal and small-scale mining in developing countries. It provides an up-to-date overview of the social and economic conditions in the artisanal and small-scale mining industry, integrating both theoretical assessments with ... more »

Project management is widely used in the construction industry and is central to planning and controlling time, costs and resources. This book enables readers to perform more effectively, to understand project planning and control procedures and to gain an insight into the associated skills. Numerous ... more »

This book details the latest information on the applied methods and techniques being used for quality control of concrete construction worldwide. The book forms the proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Quality Control on Concrete Structures, held in Belgium, June 1991. more »