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Willis’s Practice and Procedure for the Quantity Surveyor
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Artikel-Nr:
9781119832126
Veröffentl:
2023
Erscheinungsdatum:
27.04.2023
Seiten:
352
Autor:
Allan Ashworth
Gewicht:
611 g
Format:
244x170x19 mm
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
Allan Ashworth was a visiting professor at the University of Salford and the Senior Academic Advisor to the Centre for Education in the Built Environment. He was also a former HMI in the Department for Education and Employment.
Catherine Higgs is Associate Head of Faculty for Construction at the University College of Estate Management. She has over 25 years' experience teaching Quantity Surveying.
Catherine Higgs is Associate Head of Faculty for Construction at the University College of Estate Management. She has over 25 years' experience teaching Quantity Surveying.
WILLIS'S PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE QUANTITY SURVEYOR
The most up-to-date edition of the gold standard in introductory quantity surveying textbooks
In the newly revised Fourteenth Edition of Willis's Practice and Procedure for the Quantity Surveyor, the authors provide a comprehensive and authoritative introduction to the core skills required by quantity surveyors. This latest edition is thoroughly updated to emphasize the use of information technology in construction, and contains new pedagogical features, new learning outcomes, and key learning points that relate the material specifically to the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC).
Historically employed to estimate and measure the likely material requirements for any building project, the role of the modern quantity surveyor is diverse and dynamic, with rapid change featuring across quantity surveying practice. The book echoes this dynamic environment, covering quantity surveying in private practice, public service, and in contracting organizations. Readers will also find:
* In-depth discussions of the use of IT in construction
* New and improved teaching and instruction features in the text, including new learning outcome sections and key learning points to highlight crucial concepts
* Tighter alignment with the requirements of the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence
Perfect for undergraduate students studying quantity surveying, Willis's Practice and Procedure for the Quantity Surveyor, 14th Edition is also an indispensable resource for practicing surveyors and inspectors seeking a one-stop handbook to the foundational principles of quantity surveying.
The most up-to-date edition of the gold standard in introductory quantity surveying textbooks
In the newly revised Fourteenth Edition of Willis's Practice and Procedure for the Quantity Surveyor, the authors provide a comprehensive and authoritative introduction to the core skills required by quantity surveyors. This latest edition is thoroughly updated to emphasize the use of information technology in construction, and contains new pedagogical features, new learning outcomes, and key learning points that relate the material specifically to the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC).
Historically employed to estimate and measure the likely material requirements for any building project, the role of the modern quantity surveyor is diverse and dynamic, with rapid change featuring across quantity surveying practice. The book echoes this dynamic environment, covering quantity surveying in private practice, public service, and in contracting organizations. Readers will also find:
* In-depth discussions of the use of IT in construction
* New and improved teaching and instruction features in the text, including new learning outcome sections and key learning points to highlight crucial concepts
* Tighter alignment with the requirements of the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence
Perfect for undergraduate students studying quantity surveying, Willis's Practice and Procedure for the Quantity Surveyor, 14th Edition is also an indispensable resource for practicing surveyors and inspectors seeking a one-stop handbook to the foundational principles of quantity surveying.
Preface xvii
1 The Work of the Quantity Surveyor 1
Introduction 2
Characteristics of the construction industry 2
Construction sectors 3
The quantity surveying profession 5
The role of the quantity surveyor 6
Skills, knowledge and understanding 9
Quantity surveying education 13
RICS accreditation 13
Assessment of professional competence (APC) 14
Continuing professional development (CPD) 16
References 16
2 Digital Technologies 19
Introduction 19
Building information modelling (BIM) 22
References 34
3 Organisations and Management 37
Introduction 38
Business structures 38
Staffing 40
Corporate responsibilities 42
Employer's responsibilities 43
Marketing 45
Management systems 46
Time and cost management 48
Developing staff and skills 49
Finance and accounts 50
References 54
4 The Quantity Surveyor and the Law 57
Introduction 58
The quantity surveyor and the client 58
Agreement for appointment 61
Negligence 65
Unbefitting professional behaviour 66
Other legislation requirements 67
References 70
5 Cost Control 71
Introduction 71
Project cost control 72
Cost advice 74
Cost reporting 74
New Rules of Measurement (NRM1) 75
Pre-contract estimating methods 75
General considerations 78
Cost planning 80
Additions to the building works estimate 81
Main contractor's costs 81
Design and professional fees 81
Other project costs 82
Risk allowances 82
Inflation 82
Exclusions associated with specialist advice 83
Accuracy of approximate estimates 84
BIM and cost estimating 85
Client's cash flow 86
Contractor's cost control 86
Contractor's cash flow 87
The role of lean construction in cost control 87
References 91
6 Whole Life Costing 93
Introduction 93
Government policy 95
Whole life costing and environmental impact 95
Whole life costing applications 96
Main factors to consider in WLC and LCC 100
Long life, loose fit and low energy 102
Calculations 104
Life cycle worked examples 105
Sensitivity analysis 106
Reporting to the client 106
BIM and LCC 106
References 107
7 Value Management 109
Introduction 109
Background 110
Terminology 110
Key aspects of value management 113
The job plan 114
Role of the quantity surveyor in the value management workshop 121
BIM and value management 121
Function analysis 122
Supporting the case for value management 126
Professional development and accreditation 128
References 128
8 Risk Management 131
Introduction 132
The application of risk management 133
Risk identification 134
Risk analysis 135
Risk evaluation 141
Risk management plan 141
BIM and risk management 145
References 146
9 Procurement 147
Introduction 147
General matters 148
Standard forms of contract 150
Methods of price determination 151
Contractor selection 154
Contract strategy 16
1 The Work of the Quantity Surveyor 1
Introduction 2
Characteristics of the construction industry 2
Construction sectors 3
The quantity surveying profession 5
The role of the quantity surveyor 6
Skills, knowledge and understanding 9
Quantity surveying education 13
RICS accreditation 13
Assessment of professional competence (APC) 14
Continuing professional development (CPD) 16
References 16
2 Digital Technologies 19
Introduction 19
Building information modelling (BIM) 22
References 34
3 Organisations and Management 37
Introduction 38
Business structures 38
Staffing 40
Corporate responsibilities 42
Employer's responsibilities 43
Marketing 45
Management systems 46
Time and cost management 48
Developing staff and skills 49
Finance and accounts 50
References 54
4 The Quantity Surveyor and the Law 57
Introduction 58
The quantity surveyor and the client 58
Agreement for appointment 61
Negligence 65
Unbefitting professional behaviour 66
Other legislation requirements 67
References 70
5 Cost Control 71
Introduction 71
Project cost control 72
Cost advice 74
Cost reporting 74
New Rules of Measurement (NRM1) 75
Pre-contract estimating methods 75
General considerations 78
Cost planning 80
Additions to the building works estimate 81
Main contractor's costs 81
Design and professional fees 81
Other project costs 82
Risk allowances 82
Inflation 82
Exclusions associated with specialist advice 83
Accuracy of approximate estimates 84
BIM and cost estimating 85
Client's cash flow 86
Contractor's cost control 86
Contractor's cash flow 87
The role of lean construction in cost control 87
References 91
6 Whole Life Costing 93
Introduction 93
Government policy 95
Whole life costing and environmental impact 95
Whole life costing applications 96
Main factors to consider in WLC and LCC 100
Long life, loose fit and low energy 102
Calculations 104
Life cycle worked examples 105
Sensitivity analysis 106
Reporting to the client 106
BIM and LCC 106
References 107
7 Value Management 109
Introduction 109
Background 110
Terminology 110
Key aspects of value management 113
The job plan 114
Role of the quantity surveyor in the value management workshop 121
BIM and value management 121
Function analysis 122
Supporting the case for value management 126
Professional development and accreditation 128
References 128
8 Risk Management 131
Introduction 132
The application of risk management 133
Risk identification 134
Risk analysis 135
Risk evaluation 141
Risk management plan 141
BIM and risk management 145
References 146
9 Procurement 147
Introduction 147
General matters 148
Standard forms of contract 150
Methods of price determination 151
Contractor selection 154
Contract strategy 16