Estimating for Builders and Surveyors

Download or read book Estimating for Builders and Surveyors written by R. D. Buchan and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for students taking courses in building and surveying, 'Estimating for Builders and Surveyors' describes and explains the method used by the estimator to build up prices or rates for items described in the SMM7 format. Each chapter is a self-contained unit related to a particular element in the building. Worked examples throughout reflect both traditional and up-to-date technology. Written by an author team of academics and professional surveyors, this book continues to be an invaluable introduction to the subject of estimating.