This reference guide explains methods of production, performance, characteristics, applications and methods of assembly of glass reinforced plastics, glass reinforced cement, precast concrete, curtain walling, profiled sheeting and pressed metal panels. Professionals involved in the design of buildings, building construction and building management will also find it a valuable guide to current trends in architectural technology - the limitations assembly techniques and finishes of the new materials being used in lightweight construction and related jointing and fixing techniques. This information has hitherto been available only from a variety of different sources, such as trade associations, research institutes, architectural journals and conference reports.