This second edition of Building Procurement has been revised to take into account recent developments in procurement, such as the Private Finance initiative, as well as some of the recommendations in the Latham Report and its working groups. The author sets out the basics of the building process, the principal players, along with general conventions and background information on building contracts and conditions of appointment for consultants. Fourteen case studies, based on real projects principally from the author's experience, are included to illustrate the progressive nature of...
This second edition of Building Procurement has been revised to take into account recent developments in procurement, such as the Private Finance init...
This book is a comprehensive analysis of property investment and the market's determination of commercial property values and investment performance. The author examines the economic forces that operate in the property market by placing property in the context of the overall investment market and the local, national and international economies. Relevant concepts and principles of economics, investment and finance are identified; these are then used to explain the operation of the property market and property price determination. The text begins with a study of the stock market, identifying...
This book is a comprehensive analysis of property investment and the market's determination of commercial property values and investment performance. ...
This book analyses and comments on the JCT Standard Form of Building Contract, 1998 edition, on a clause-by-clause basis. It has been fully updated to reflect the changes made since the 1980 edition, including the changes brought about by the new practice directions, and the substantial development in the area of dispute resolution. A new background section describes the recent history of the JCT, and in particular the developments since Latham and Egan. This edition also introduces a table of cases, and features legal cases and precedents, emphasising the recent case law.
This book analyses and comments on the JCT Standard Form of Building Contract, 1998 edition, on a clause-by-clause basis. It has been fully updated to...
...a valuable contribution to the education of the surveying profession and fills a gap in the market. It will prove invaluable to part-time or external students who do no have the benefit of regular face-to-face contact with teaching staff.' Nick French, Journal of Property Valuation & Investment
...a valuable contribution to the education of the surveying profession and fills a gap in the market. It will prove invaluable to part-time or extern...
This is the first book to provide explanations of the rules and requirements of SMM7 regarding the measurement of building services. References are also made to the SMM7 Measurement Code where appropriate. Another important feature considered is the interface between the SMM requirements and the relevant services technology. The text is strongly supported with fully worked examples, complete with detailed drawings, which are based on current industrial practice.
This is the first book to provide explanations of the rules and requirements of SMM7 regarding the measurement of building services. References are al...
The text of the second edition of Applied Valuation has been completely revised and largely rewritten. As before, a selection of typical examination questions is presented, together with suggested answers, but additional questions have now been provided in each subject area. To aid the reader's understanding of underlying principles, the explanations accompanying each suggested answer, as well as the introductions to each section, have been greatly extended. Questions and answers are arranged separately in subject areas, with a chapter devoted to each.
The text of the second edition of Applied Valuation has been completely revised and largely rewritten. As before, a selection of typical examination q...