
- 226 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
New Aspects of Quantity Surveying Practice
About this book
The construction industry is undergoing great change particularly with the introduction of digital technologies and the increasing emphasis on sustainability and ethical practice. The fifth edition of New Aspects of Quantity Surveying Practice introduces and discusses these changes and their impact on the industry.
The book champions the adaptability and flexibility of the quantity surveyor, whilst covering the hot topics which have emerged since the previous edition's publication, including:
• A new chapter on the impact of digital construction
• Sustainable construction
• Procurement trends
• Ethics and ethical practice
• The RICS Futures (2020) publication
The book is essential reading for all quantity surveying students, teachers and professionals. It is particularly suited to undergraduate professional skills courses and non-cognate postgraduate students looking for an up to date understanding of the industry and the role.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- List of figures
- List of tables
- Foreword
- Preface to first edition
- Preface to the second edition
- Preface to third edition
- Preface to fourth edition
- Preface to fifth edition
- Acknowledgements
- 1 The journey so far
- 2 The challenges ahead
- 3 Procurement
- 4 Digital construction and the quantity surveyor
- 5 Ethics and the quantity surveyor
- 6 Delivering added value
- Index