 | Introduction to Estimating for Construction Subjects: Built Environment; Economics Finance Business & Industry; Building and Construction; Economics; Construction Economics; Construction Management; Quantity Surveying; Industrial Economics; Students and professionals encountering estimating for the first time need an approachable introduction tonbsp;its principles and techniques, which is up to date with current practice.nbsp;Introduction to Estimating for Construction explains both the traditional techniques, and best practice in early contractor involvement situations,nbsp;within the framework of modern construction procurement. As well as introducing differentnbsp;estimating techniques, it includes: The nature of costs in construction from a cost of resources approach Modern tendering procedures and the stages of development of construction projects How to convert an estimatenbsp;into a formal tender and then into a contract Simple numerical examples of estimates Estimating and cost analysis during the construction project Summaries andnbsp;discussion questions in every chapterThis isnbsp;an easy to read introduction tonbsp;building estimatingnbsp;for undergraduate students, or anyone working innbsp;anbsp;quantity surveying or construction commercial management role who needs a quick reference. Brian Greenhalgh FRICS FCIOB FQSi is a contract manager currently engaged by a major client organisation in the MENA region. He was formerly a principal lecturer in quantity surveying and construction project management at Liverpool John Moores University with responsibility for postgraduate programmes in quantity surveying and construction project management. |
