TY  - BOOK
AU  - March, Chris.
TI  - Finance and control for construction
SN  - 9780415371155
AV  - TH 438.15 .M37 2009 
PY  - 2009///
CY  - London, United Kingdom
PB  - Spon Press
KW  - BUILDING -- COST CONTROL
N1  - Includes index;  Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Figures; Tables; Introduction; CHAPTER 1 The development process: The main participators; CHAPTER 2 Sources of finance; CHAPTER 3 Valuation and development appraisal; CHAPTER 4 Introduction to design economics; CHAPTER 5 Approximate estimating; CHAPTER 6 Whole-life costing and life-cycle assessment; CHAPTER 7 Value management or engineering; CHAPTER 8 Procurement methods and types of contract; CHAPTER 9 Standard Method of Measurement and bills of quantities; CHAPTER 10 Estimating and tendering procedures; CHAPTER 11 Bidding strategy
N2  - Drawing on a wealth of practical experience, both in the construction industry and teaching students, Chris March presents this study of construction management and the major aspects of controlling the building process. Covering the stages from the client's initiation, to the final handover of the building, March includes evidence from those currently working in the industry, and covers the key industry requirements: knowing that in today's market place, those entering the field must be aware of how projects are financed and controlled, and to financially run and maintain a building
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