This book describes the management and administration of building maintenance and the methods or basic technologies. It is aimed at managers of small building units, it describes some common causes of the deterioration of building fabric and suggests some solutions.

The construction industry pattern of most industrialized countries is often unsuited to the needs of developing countries. Case studies in Ghana and Sri Lanka suggest a new approach, and illustrate how existing frameworks could be changed.

Getting and keeping clients is top priority for the successful building contractor. This book, the third and final volume in the series, shows how small contractors can get established and run their business satisfactorily.

First of 3 volumes of self-teaching material for students and entrepreneurs in the building industry. Includes organizing the office, assets and liabilities, bookkeeping, analysis, fixed assets, depreciation, balance sheets and profit and loss accounts. Published in the Small Building Contractor series.

Originally prepared for an Expert Meeting organised by UNESCO in 1980, this paper outlines Intermediate Technology's basic approach to development work; and assesses the lessions learned from 15 years experience in development activities (Published in the ITDG Occasional Paper series).