Estimating for Builders and Surveyors

by: Ross D. Buchan - Fiona E.K. Grant - F W Eric Fleming

Estimating for Builders and Surveyors
Author: Ross D. Buchan, Fiona E.K. Grant, F W Eric Fleming

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd

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Format: Paperback / softback

Publication date: 24 February 2003 (REV)

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ISBN: 0750642718 ISBN 13: 9780750642712 This product is the new edition of: Estimating for Builders and Quantity Surveyors (1991)

Estimating for Builders and Surveyors by Ross D. Buchan - Fiona E.K. Grant - F W Eric Fleming

Written for students taking courses in building and surveying, this book 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. Top page

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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. This book is written in line with "The Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works" to provide professional relevance. Worked examples throughout ensure the student can practice the techniques described. The comprehensive coverage of the trades gives the reader a complete picture. Top page

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Publisher & Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd

Edition details 2nd Revised edition

City: Oxford

Edition: REV

Pages: 320

More info: height 246 mm width 189 mm weight 614 gr thickness 17 mm

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Age recommended: Professional and scholarly

Subject Indexing & Classification Dewey:(DC21) 692.5 Library of Congress Subject: Building

Departments: Quantity surveying; Building skills; Cost accounting;

Record updated at: 01 May, 2013 time: 00:28

Summary Estimating for Builders and Surveyors Preface Introduction The cost of labour Mechanical plant Preliminaries Excavation and filling Concrete work Brickwork and blockwork Underpinning Roof coverings Asphalt work Woodwork carpentry: first fittings Woodwork joinery: second fixings and finishings Structural steelwork and metalwork Plumbing installations Linings, partitions and surface finishes Glazing Decorative papers and painting Drainage Electrical work Analogous rates Computer estimating systems Tender strategy Profit loss accounting Prefabricated assemblies Appendix: Cost of mortars, renders and fine aggregate screeds Top page

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