Preface -- Introduction -- The Use of Polymers in Construction:Past and Future Trends -- The Use of Plastics in Building Construction -- Systems for Condensation Control -- Use of Polymers in Civil Engineering Applications -- Plastics and Plastics Composites: A Perspectiveon their Chemistry and Mechanics -- Plastics and Polymer Composites: A Perspective on Properties Related to their use in Construction -- Sustainable Construction -- Processing of Individual Plastics Componentsfor House Construction, for Civil and Highway Engineering Applications -- Lignocellulosic Fibre - Plastic Composites in Construction -- Rubber Concrete -- Some Possible Health Issues Related toPolymeric Construction Materials and on Indoors Atmosphere -- Glossary -- Web Addresses of Interest -- Abbreviations and Acronyms -- Index.