Cost Studies of Buildings

by Allan Ashworth (Author)

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  Paperback
  1988

  $11.88

  This is a survey of methods of forecasting, planning and control of costs associated with the provision of new capital building works. The author introduces construction economics and examines the control of costs whilst a project is under construction, during the design process and looks at the significance of government legislation such as taxation to cost modelling. The work is illustrated with graphs and charts and also includes worked examples and a select bibliography. It is intended to be of value to students of quantity surveying at higher technician, degree or professional examination level, those studying architecture and building and as a useful reference for the practitioner in these fields.

• Used

  Paperback
  1999

  $3.26

  The study of building costs is no longer restricted to the analysis of tenders, final accounts and capital cost prediction. Athough these areas remain important, the study has moved towards whole life costs and a more holistic approach. This relates costs not just to space but also to the activities undertaken in that space. This new third edition of Cost Studies of Buildings has been extensively revised and restructured to reflect this trend. It provides a practical guide to the different methods of forecasting, planning and controlling costs associated with building works, as well as analysing the economics of efficient and effective use of buildings, space, plant and equipment.