Construction Economics

This text describes how the savings of 30% in the costs of construction, which were identified in the Latham report, can be achieved. The book has a managerial rather than technological approach and will be of value to students on BTEC HNC/D building/civil engineering studies, and those taking degre..

This text describes how the savings of 30% in the costs of construction, which were identified in the Latham report, can be achieved. The book has a managerial rather than technological approach and will be of value to students on BTEC HNC/D building/civil engineering studies, and those taking degre..

Follows the building design cost planning process from the crucial inception stages, through all the design stages to the completion of the technical design, contract documentation and the tender. Refers to BIM, NRM1, and the RIBA Plan of Work to provide a template for good cost planning practice...

Introducing the supply chain economics in construction in a fresh way, this comprehensive title combines theory and practice – including real-world case studies – to bring new methodology and models to the construction sector...

A textbook on design economics for students of architecture, building and quantity surveying, it examines the links between design and the costs of building as well as more general economic issues and their significance for designers and builders...

Construction economics needs to respond to the new emphasis on sustainable development, on the medium and long-term consequences of construction, on the whole life-cycle, and on the service rendered by buildings. Its focus now extends from design and construction, to the operation, maintenance, refu..

This work outlines a state-of-the-art project control and trending programme, focusing on advanced applied-cost and schedule-control skills for all phases of a project at both owner and contractor level. It contains information on the three major aspects of the total project programme: the technique..

This volume analyzes the principles, practices, and techniques involved in estimating building costs. The content answers the needs of students or busy professionals adapting to metrication in the U.S. as a result of direct involvement in international and governmental projects. The first domestic b..

This professional text provides a considered analysis of the tools and techniques of project financial management in construction, notably it covers cash flow modelling and provides the first detailed investigation of cash farming...

This professional text provides a considered analysis of the tools and techniques of project financial management in construction, notably it covers cash flow modelling and provides the first detailed investigation of cash farming...

This book seeks to enhance understanding of the impacts of project setup and its implementation environment on project performance by leveraging information from the study of a rich set of European transport infrastructure project cases. It puts forward a system’s view of project delivery and aims t..

The proceedings of a major conference on the built environment ran by the RICS to examine recent research and development in: investment; building procurement and construction; and building performance analysis...