Why is construction so backward? - reviewed by John Prewer

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During the course of the next few decades the ways we design, construct and use our buildings will profoundly influence the ability of future generations to survive the threats contemporary forms of development pose to the planet's life support systems. To understand the nature of many of those threats, and how to combat them, read Why is construction so backward?

This book is a valuable guide to the nature and causes of the British building industry's overall lacklustre performance. It carries an important message for all those in positions to influence the way the industry performs in the future - that truly radical change is essential because nothing else (even the application of Egan's principles) will work well enough, or fast enough, to avoid diastrous social, economic and environmental consequences.

John Prewer

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