This book covers developing trends and changes occurring in the Quantity Surveying profession. It begins by explaining the construction industry structure followed by the quantity surveying practice modalities, professional ethics, roles of regulatory bodies, continuous professional development, and code of professional conduct of quantity surveying practice. Further topics covered include international construction, contract administration, and financial management, liquidated, and ascertained damages as applicable to the construction industry.

Features:

• Considers structure of construction industry and inter-relationship of professionals in built environment.
• Provides a compendium of the QS professional practice including developing country perspective and examples.
• Includes information on cultural differences and how they may impact quantity surveying practices, including communication styles, decision-making processes, and work habits.
• Focuses on current industry trends and practices, such as sustainable practices, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and advanced technologies.
• Covers financial statement and progress report regarding construction projects.

This book is aimed at professionals and students in construction, quantity surveying/value management and civil engineering.

Book Information
ISBN 9781032661438
Author Andrew Ebekozien
Format Hardback
Page Count 176
Imprint CRC Press
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd