Description

The Quantity Surveyor's Pocket Book outlines all the practical skills, contractual and management techniques needed to study quantity surveying in a handy-sized format for quick reference. With a complete toolbox to each project stage, this book brings together both the measurement and consultancy aspect of QS in a compact pocket book. Covering material key topics such as forecasting, measurement, estimation and contracts in the order it arises in a typical surveying project cycle ensures understanding of key processes and techniques, as well as when and how to use them.

Recommended forms for reports, cost plans, final accounts and financial statements are covered. The no-nonsense approach makes this book an ideal companion to any course textbook. This is a concise, affordable pocketbook bringing together practical, contractual and management techniques. It covers skills and processes needed at each stage of the project.