Dissertation Research and Writing for Construction Students serves as a reference source and a guide for BSc and MSc students writing their dissertation in partial fulfilment of their degree requirements. Adopting a step-by-step approach, Dr Naoum's book takes you from the stage of choosing a topic, through to the production of a well-written dissertation, on time. The book is easy to dip into and is written in a conventional, user-friendly style. The text is clear and explanatory, supported by numerous examples that illustrate good practice. Students of Built Environment subjects such as Construction Management, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Facility Management, as well as those candidates requiring the CIOB membership, will find this book invaluable. It will also provide a useful foundation guide for PhD students and anyone else involved in research. Dr Shamil Naoum BSc, MSc, PhD, MCIOB, MASCE, is a senior lecturer at South Bank University. Before beginning his academic career, he worked in the construction industry as a site engineer and project manager. Dr Naoum has considerable research experience in construction management subjects. In addition to supervising BSc and MSc dissertations, he works with PhD students researching construction management problems. This is a vital reference source and guide for BSc and MSc students. It highlights the necessity of research in construction.