Catherine Higgs

Allan Ashworth

Keith Hogg

Historically employed to estimate and measure the likelymaterial requirements for any building project, the role of themodern quantity surveyor is diverse, with a wide range of employersand geographical locations to match. Change continues to be afeature in quantity surveying practice, with the New Rules ofMeasurement, the RICS Black Book and Building Information Modelling(BIM) all adding to the already dynamic environment in which theQuantity Surveyor operates. This new edition of Practiceand Procedure for the Quantity Surveyor reflects that dynamicenvironment, addressing changing practices and procedures in theprofession, whilst focussing on the core skills which are essentialto success. The 13th edition of this classic text, originallywritten by three generations of the Willis family (all quantitysurveyors) continues to provide a thorough introduction to the workof the quantity surveyor in private practice, in public service andin contracting organisations.

Willis's Practice and Procedure for the Quantity Surveyor

Srinath Perera

Contractual Procedures in the Construction Industry 7th edition aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the subject, and reinforces the changes that are taking place within the construction industry. The book looks at contract law within the context of construction contracts, it examines the different procurement routes that have evolved over time and the particular aspects relating to design and construction, lean methods of construction and the advantages and disadvantages of PFI/PPP and its variants. It covers the development of partnering, supply chain management, design and build and the way that the clients and professions have adapted to change in the procurement of buildings and engineering projects. This book is an indispensable companion for students taking undergraduate courses in Building and Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management and Project Management. It is also suitable for students on HND/C courses in Building and Construction Management as well as foundation degree courses in Building and Construction Management. Key features of the new edition include: A revised chapter covering the concept of value for money in line with the greater emphasis on added value throughout the industry today. A new chapter covering developments in information technology applications (building information modelling, blockchains, data analytics, smart contracts and others) and construction procurement. Deeper coverage of the strategies that need to be considered in respect of contract selection. Improved discussion of sustainability and the increasing importance of resilience in the built environment. Concise descriptions of some the more important construction case laws.

Contractual Procedures in the Construction Industry

This practical guide to cost studies of buildings has been updated and revised throughout for the 5th edition. New chapters have been added on the RICS New Rules of Measurement (NRM) for order of cost estimating and elemental cost planning, and on the procurement of construction projects.

Allan Ashworth

About

Books

Join the club