Allan Ashworth, Catherine Higgs

Willis's Practice and Procedure for the Quantity Surveyor (eBook, PDF)

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Produktbeschreibung

WILLIS'S PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE QUANTITY SURVEYOR The most up-to-date edition of the gold standard in introductory quantity surveying textbooks In the newly revised Fourteenth Edition of Willis's Practice and Procedure for the Quantity Surveyor, the authors provide a comprehensive and authoritative introduction to the core skills required by quantity surveyors. This latest edition is thoroughly updated to emphasize the use of information technology in construction, and contains new pedagogical features, new learning outcomes, and key learning points that relate the material specifically to the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC). Historically employed to estimate and measure the likely material requirements for any building project, the role of the modern quantity surveyor is diverse and dynamic, with rapid change featuring across quantity surveying practice. The book echoes this dynamic environment, covering quantity surveying in private practice, public service, and in contracting organizations. Readers will also find: * In-depth discussions of the use of IT in construction * New and improved teaching and instruction features in the text, including new learning outcome sections and key learning points to highlight crucial concepts * Tighter alignment with the requirements of the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence Perfect for undergraduate students studying quantity surveying, Willis's Practice and Procedure for the Quantity Surveyor, 14th Edition is also an indispensable resource for practicing surveyors and inspectors seeking a one-stop handbook to the foundational principles of quantity surveying.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 352
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. März 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781119832133
• Artikelnr.: 67673638

Autorenporträt

Allan Ashworth was a visiting professor at the University of Salford and the Senior Academic Advisor to the Centre for Education in the Built Environment. He was also a former HMI in the Department for Education and Employment. Catherine Higgs is Associate Head of Faculty for Construction at the University College of Estate Management. She has over 25 years' experience teaching Quantity Surveying.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface xvii

1 The Work of the Quantity Surveyor 1

Introduction 2

Characteristics of the construction industry 2

Construction sectors 3

The quantity surveying profession 5

The role of the quantity surveyor 6

Skills, knowledge and understanding 9

Quantity surveying education 13

RICS accreditation 13

Assessment of professional competence (APC) 14

Continuing professional development (CPD) 16

References 16

2 Digital Technologies 19

Introduction 19

Building information modelling (BIM) 22

References 34

3 Organisations and Management 37

Introduction 38

Business structures 38

Staffing 40

Corporate responsibilities 42

Employer's responsibilities 43

Marketing 45

Management systems 46

Time and cost management 48

Developing staff and skills 49

Finance and accounts 50

References 54

4 The Quantity Surveyor and the Law 57

Introduction 58

The quantity surveyor and the client 58

Agreement for appointment 61

Negligence 65

Unbefitting professional behaviour 66

Other legislation requirements 67

References 70

5 Cost Control 71

Introduction 71

Project cost control 72

Cost advice 74

Cost reporting 74

New Rules of Measurement (NRM1) 75

Pre-contract estimating methods 75

General considerations 78

Cost planning 80

Additions to the building works estimate 81

Main contractor's costs 81

Design and professional fees 81

Other project costs 82

Risk allowances 82

Inflation 82

Exclusions associated with specialist advice 83

Accuracy of approximate estimates 84

BIM and cost estimating 85

Client's cash flow 86

Contractor's cost control 86

Contractor's cash flow 87

The role of lean construction in cost control 87

References 91

6 Whole Life Costing 93

Introduction 93

Government policy 95

Whole life costing and environmental impact 95

Whole life costing applications 96

Main factors to consider in WLC and LCC 100

Long life, loose fit and low energy 102

Calculations 104

Life cycle worked examples 105

Sensitivity analysis 106

Reporting to the client 106

BIM and LCC 106

References 107

7 Value Management 109

Introduction 109

Background 110

Terminology 110

Key aspects of value management 113

The job plan 114

Role of the quantity surveyor in the value management workshop 121

BIM and value management 121

Function analysis 122

Supporting the case for value management 126

Professional development and accreditation 128

References 128

8 Risk Management 131

Introduction 132

The application of risk management 133

Risk identification 134

Risk analysis 135

Risk evaluation 141

Risk management plan 141

BIM and risk management 145

References 146

9 Procurement 147

Introduction 147

General matters 148

Standard forms of contract 150

Methods of price determination 151

Contractor selection 154

Contract strategy 16