Spon's African Construction Cost Handbook

ISBN-13: 9780415363143 / Angielski / Twarda / 2005 / 368 str.

Andrews; &. Andr Franklin;Franklin & Andrews

Opis

This unique publication is the only detailed, multinational guide to the cost of construction work across Africa. Thirteen countries are covered in individual country chapters, along with comparative regional information: Algeria, Cameroon, Chad, Cote d'lvoire, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa and Zambia.
The following information is given for each country:
Key data on the main economic and construction indicators
An outline of the national construction industry, covering structure, tendering and contract procedures, regulations and standards.
Labour and materials cost data
Measured rates for a range of construction work items
Approximate estimating costs for a range of building types.
Price index data and exchange rate movements against sterling and US $.
Addresses of public and private construction related organisations.

Spis treści

Users Guide.  Conversion Factors  Section 1: Regional Overview  Map.  The Construction Industry in the Africa Region.  Section 2: Individual Countries  Introductory Notes to Country Sections.  Introduction.  Key Data.  Construction Cost Data.  Exchange Rates and Inflation Values.  Useful Addresses.  Individual Countries: Algeria.  Cameroon.  Chad.  Gabon.  Ghana.  Guinea.  Kenya.  Nigeria.  Senegal.  South Africa.  Tanzania.  The Gambia.  Zambia.  Section 3: Comparative Data  Introductory Notes.  Key National Indicators.  Population.  Economy.  Geography.  Construction Cost Data.  Bricklayer and Unskilled Labour Costs.  Material Costs: Cement and Concrete Aggregates;  Ready Mixed Concrete and Steel Reinforcement;  Solid and Hollow Concrete Blocks;  Sheet Glass and Plasterboard;  Emulsion Paint and Quilt Insulation.  Car Parks and Petrol Stations.  Factories and Warehouses.  Offices and Shops.  Hospitals and Schools.  Sports Halls and Hotels.  Housing

O autorze

Franklin + Andrews, part of the Mott MacDonald Group, is one of the world's leading Construction Economists, operating in major centres of the UK and overseas in Asia Pacific, the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa.