This sixth edition provides a direct approach to the principles of surveying with firm emphasis placed on modern equipment and techniques. The text has undergone considerable re-writing and updating throughout. There is a completely new chapter which looks at the principles of setting out, construction lasers, types of markers and their uses. A chapter on the theodolite emphasizes the use of glass arc instruments and incorporates advances in electronic instrumentation and the ware also contains new worked examples and problems taken from recent exam papers. The book is aimed at students taking degrees in Civil Engineering, BTEC, RICS and similar professional examinations. An ELBS/LPBB edition is available.