Summarises a literature review on indoor air quality issues related to construction/renovation activities. Deals with - 1) Sources of indoor air contaminants caused by construction, 2) Health effects of pollutants generated in the construction/renovation phases of building construction, 3) Control strategies. Concludes by making recommendations on control methods and protocols.

KEYWORDS: year 1996, Indoor, air quality, buildings, restoring, construction works, contaminants, health, hazards, hygiene