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Finance and control for construction / Chris March

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: London, United Kingdom : Spon Press, c2009Description: xii, 242 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780415371155
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • TH 438.15 .M37 2009
Contents:
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.
Summary: 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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Books Books National University - Manila LRC - Main General Circulation Gen. Ed. - COE GC TH 438.15 .M37 2009 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) c.1 Available NULIB000000330

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.

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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