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Cost studies of buildings [electronic resource]

By: Language: eng. Publication details: Harlow Taylor and Francis Ltd 2015Edition: 6th edDescription: eBookISBN:
  • 9781315708867
Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: Focuses on the importance of costs management during the different phases of the construction process. Looks at cost control including the history of building economics; cost data including design economics, quality factors, indices and trends; cost analysis; procurement; cost practice including development appraisal; pre-tender price estimating; cost planning; cost modelling and whole life costing. Other factors include value management, risk analysis, sustainability and carbon estimating. Each chapter features learning outcomes and self-assessment.
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Focuses on the importance of costs management during the different phases of the construction process. Looks at cost control including the history of building economics; cost data including design economics, quality factors, indices and trends; cost analysis; procurement; cost practice including development appraisal; pre-tender price estimating; cost planning; cost modelling and whole life costing. Other factors include value management, risk analysis, sustainability and carbon estimating. Each chapter features learning outcomes and self-assessment.