Soils and Geotechnology in Construction covers the field of applied geotechnology related to all aspects of construction in ground, including compacted fill, excavations, ground improvement, foundations, earth retaining systems, and geotechnical site characterization. It is suitable for the first year of a graduate course on ground improvement and geoconstruction, and will also suit practising engineers, both consultants and contractors.

Distinctively, it covers the identification of problematic soils and appropriate mitigation measures, as well as the inspection of ground construction work. The book combines both technical and practical elements in applied geotechnology.