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Cost studies of buildings / Allan Ashworth.
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TextPublication details: Harlow, England ; New York : Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2004.Edition: 4th edDescription: xx, 492 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN: - 013145322X (paper)
- 692.5 ASH
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This practical guide to cost studies of buildings has been updated and revised throughout for the 4th edition. An additional chapter has been added examining new directions, techniques and research that is being undertaken, together with an analysis of industry and practice needs.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Preface to the Fourth Edition
- Preface to the Third Edition
- Preface to the Second Edition
- Preface to the First Edition
- Acknowledgements
- List of Abbreviations Used
- Section 1 Cost Control
- 1 Introduction
- 2 History of Building Economics
- 3 The Construction Industry
- Section 2 Cost Information
- 4 Cost Data
- 5 Design Economics
- 6 Economics of Quality
- 7 Indices and Trends
- 8 Cost Analysis
- 9 Taxation, Grants and Investment
- 10 Cost Research and Innovation
- Section 3 Cost Practice
- 11 Development Appraisal
- 12 Pre-tender Price Estimating
- 13 Cost Planning
- 14 Cost Modelling
- 15 Whole Life Costing 1: Factors to Consider
- 16 Whole Life Costing 2: Practice
- 17 Value Management
- 18 Risk Analysis and Management
- 19 Post-Contract Cost Control
- 20 Facilities Management
- 21 The Future Direction of Cost Studies and Buildings
- Index