The fourth edition of Quantity Surveyors Pocket Book remains a must-have guide for students and qualified practitioners. Its focused coverage of the data, techniques and skills essential to the quantity surveying role makes it an invaluable companion for everything from initial cost advice to the final account stage.
Duncan Cartlidge, FRICS, is a Chartered Surveyor with extensive experience in the delivery and management of built assets, as well as providing education and training to a wide range of built environment professionals and contractors. Author of several best-selling books including Construction Project Managers Pocket Book, 2nd edition, and Estimators Pocket Book, 2nd edition, both published by Routledge. www.duncancartlidgeonline.com
1. The Quantity Surveyor and the Construction Industry 2. Forecasting cost and value 3. Measurement and quantification 4. Procurement 5. Pricing and tendering 6. Contract procedure, administration and organisation 7. Final account