Construction quantity surveying : a practical guide for the contractor's QS / / Donald Towey.

"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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Year of Publication:2012
Language:English
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Physical Description:ix, 361 p. :; ill.
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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"--
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781118329764 (electronic bk.)
9780470659427 (pbk.)
Hierarchical level:Monograph
Statement of Responsibility: Donald Towey.