Myers (construction and property, U. of the West of England) sets out the economic dimensions of the construction business for students of architecture, civil or mechanical engineering,
property development, economics, and other fields. He shows how various branches and theories of economics are applied in construction to make effective use of resources, to protect and enhance
the environment, and to achieve economic growth that meets the needs of everyone. Among his topics are economic systems for resource allocation, clients and contractors, markets for green
buildings and infrastructure, managing the macroeconomy, and sustainable construction. The first edition was published in 2004. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
