Author: R D Buchan Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1136405070 Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 324
Book Description
Written for students taking courses in building and surveying, 'Estimating for Builders and Surveyors' describes and explains the method used by the estimator to build up prices or rates for items described in the SMM7 format. Each chapter is a self-contained unit related to a particular element in the building. Worked examples throughout reflect both traditional and up-to-date technology. Written by an author team of academics and professional surveyors, this book continues to be an invaluable introduction to the subject of estimating.
Author: Donald Towey Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1118329775 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 284
Book Description
The modern quantity surveyor (QS) plays a central role in the management of construction projects, although the exact nature of the role depends on who employs the QS. The Professional Quantity Surveyor engaged by the client and the Contractor's Quantity Surveyor have different roles to play in any construction project, with the contractor's QS role extending beyond measurement to the day-to-day running of building projects, estimating, contract administration and construction planning, as well as commercial, cost and project management. This book aims to provide readers with a practical guide into quantity surveying from a main contractor's perspective. Readers will acquire an understanding of the skills and competencies required by the contractor’s quantity surveyor. Following a brief introduction, the book's early chapters cover measurement methodology and the contractor's business, with the rest of the chapters discussing commercial and contractual management of a construction project, including day-to-day running from commencement through to completion, in a highly practical way.
Author: Brian Greenhalgh Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 0415509866 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 207
Book Description
Students and professionals encountering estimating for the first time need an approachable introduction to its principles and techniques, which is up to date with current practice. This title explains both the traditional techniques, and best practice in early contractor involvement situations, within the framework of modern construction procurement.
Author: Moremi Mareka Publisher: Xlibris Corporation ISBN: 9781453583227 Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 89
Book Description
The script is entitled Building Estimates and Rates Build Up .and aims at empowering Technical educators, Technical, Brigades and Community colleges students, Apprentices and individuals in the building profession with the necessary skill and knowledge. As an experienced professional in the building industry, quantity surveyor( building material estimator) and a former lecturer for technical colleges, I have realized that there is need to come up with a book that will help students, apprentices and individual builders to easily understand the subject of estimating and rates build up to enable them to apply the skill whenever they have projects. Currently, individual builders, apprentices, and students find it difficult to correctly and accurately estimate the quantities of materials required for proposed projects .Pricing is also a difficult task for most of them as they do not have an idea of how to build up rates. Presently our brigades and technical colleges do not have a relevant book to deal with Estimates. Building Estimates and Rates build up provides a solution to such a problem. The book provides a solution in that it brings together pure mathematics and practical estimation, to avoid a situation whereby students end up failing to realize that the same formulas that are used in Mathematics (math) are applicable in the estimates. I strongly believe that the book will be able to even penetrate the international market.
Author: Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1136684158 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 305
Book Description
The Estimator’s Pocket Book is a concise and practical reference covering the main pricing approaches, as well as useful information such as how to process sub-contractor quotations, tender settlement and adjudication. It is fully up-to-date with NRM2 throughout, features a look ahead to NRM3 and describes the implications of BIM for estimators. It includes instructions on how to handle: the NRM order of cost estimate; unit-rate pricing for different trades; pro rata pricing and dayworks; builders’ quantities; approximate quantities. Worked examples show how each of these techniques should be carried out in clear, easy-to-follow steps. This is the indispensible estimating reference for all quantity surveyors, cost managers, project managers and anybody else with estimating responsibilities. Particular attention is given to NRM2, but the overall focus is on the core estimating skills needed in practice.
Author: Duncan Cartlidge Publisher: Taylor & Francis ISBN: 1040034640 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 312
Book Description
The Estimator’s Pocket Book, Third Edition is a concise and practical reference covering the main approaches to pricing, as well as useful information such as how to process sub-contractor quotations, tender settlement and adjudication. It is fully up to date with the New Rules of Measurement (NRM2) (2nd Edition) throughout and based on up-to-date wage rates, legislative changes and guidance notes. The book includes instructions on how to carry out: · an NRM order of cost estimate, · unit-rate pricing for a range different trades, · pro rata pricing for variations, and · the preparation and pricing of builders’ quantities and approximate quantities. This book is an essential source of reference for quantity surveyors, cost managers, project managers and anybody else with estimating responsibilities.
Author: Frank R. Walker Company Publisher: ISBN: Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 136
Book Description
Developed by the faculty of University of Florida Construction Department & used as an introductory estimating course in conjunction with Walker's Building Estimator's Reference Book, this text guides the reader through a proven method of quantity surveying & estimating. This standardized method allows several estimators to work on the same project without confusion or loss of time & lets one estimator take over an unfinished estimate & understand what has been completed. The text reviews construction contracts, insurance & bonds. It discusses geometric shapes & conversion factors, & valuable tables aid the user in determining material quantities. It explains preparation of plans for survey, how to read plans & locate sections, & how to convert inches to decimals of a foot. It provides the reader with a method of estimating quantities & costs of concrete, formwork, reinforcing steel, masonry, earthwork, & carpentry. For residential construction.
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