Construction quantity surveying a practical guide for the contractor's QS /
"This book demonstrates that Quantity Surveying is not limited to working behind a desk measuring trade works from drawings & quantifying materials, but is in fact a dynamic and central role within the overall management of construction projects. With an introductory chapter defining the pr...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Chichester, U.K. ; Ames, Iowa :
Wiley-Blackwell,
2012.
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| Online Access: | An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view |
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| Summary: | "This book demonstrates that Quantity Surveying is not limited to working behind a desk measuring trade works from drawings & quantifying materials, but is in fact a dynamic and central role within the overall management of construction projects. With an introductory chapter defining the profession & examining the role it plays in the construction industry, the book is then divided into two parts, which cover working on behalf of a client and for a contractor respectively. The chapters cover the full range of activities a QS is likely to encounter, such as cost planning, measurement, procurement and project management"-- |
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| Physical Description: | ix, 361 p. : ill. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |