Designed in a structured, directed format to help develop understanding, rather than just providing a simple source of information, this text focuses on the environmental impact of refurbishment rather than new build. Key features: * Student-centred learning style * Illustrated case studies and review tasks * Focus on the importance of sustainability in refurbishment and building use * Updated to reflects current issues such as flood damage * Covers refurbishment in both housing and large-span multi-storey commercial and industrial buildings * Easy-to-follow page layout, with a wealth of figures and photos A companion website featuring extra photographs and other additional material can be found at: www.palgrave.com/science/engineering/riley3 This volume builds on material introduced in Construction Technology 1: House Construction and Construction Technology 2: Industrial and Commercial Building, but is also valuable as a standalone text.