Quantity Surveying Practice
2nd Edition
Published on 19. March 1997
Book
Hardback
XX, 632 pages
978-0-333-68907-3 (ISBN)
Description
This book covers the whole range of skills and knowledge that modern quantity surveyors require to perform their work efficiently and effectively. The text has been thoroughly revised and substantially extended to enhance its value to the reader. All the basic skills of the quantity surveyor in construction procurement, contract administration and cost control and management are dealt with in sufficient detail to meet the needs of students. The newly developing areas of project management and value management are examined and illustrated in a practical way.
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Series
Edition
1997
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
XX, 632 p.
Dimensions
Height: 23.4 cm
Width: 15.6 cm
ISBN-13
978-0-333-68907-3 (9780333689073)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Previous edition
Ivor H. Seeley
Quantity Surveying Practice
Book
10/1984
Palgrave Macmillan
€58.91
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Content
Preface.- The Construction Industry.- The Building Team and the Design Process.- Construction Procurement Systems.- Contract Arrangements.- Contract Administration Variations and Final Accounts.- Claims and Insolvencies.- Cost Control of Construction Projects.- Value Management Development, Redevelopment and Environmental Aspects.- Engineering Work Project Management.- Other Quantity Surveying Activities.- Quantity Surveying Services in Europe and Overseas.- Quantity Surveying Organisation and Practice Professional Ethics, Standards and Conduct Marketing of Professional Services Education, Training, Professional Development and Research Future Developments and Trends .- Appendices.- References.- Index.