Vocational A-level Construction and the Built Environment provides essential coverage of the general skills, knowledge and understanding required for the compulsory units and popular optional units of the new 2000 qualification. The book explains all the underpinning knowledge needed to satisfy the evidence requirements of the course. Concepts are clearly explained and are reinforced by worked examples, short answer questions and some more detailed assignments.  This best-selling book has helped thousands of students to get the most out of their Construction and the Built Environment courses and this revised third edition for the 2000 specifications will continue to lead the way in providing everything needed for success in Construction and the Built Environment at this level.  Readership: This is the key textbook for all students studying Vocational A-level Construction & the Built Environment. It will be useful as supplementary reading for students taking Intermediate GNVQ Construction & the Built Environment and BTEC NC/D Construction.