New Aspects of Quantity Surveying Practice

The construction industry is undergoing great change particularly with the introduction of digital technologies and the increasing emphasis on sustainability and ethical practice. The fifth edition of New Aspects of Quantity Surveying Practice introduces and discusses these changes and their impact on the industry.

The book champions the adaptability and flexibility of the quantity surveyor, whilst covering the hot topics which have emerged since the previous edition's publication, including:

¿ A new chapter on the impact of digital construction

¿ Sustainable construction

¿ Procurement trends

¿ Ethics and ethical practice

¿ The RICS Futures (2020) publication

The book is essential reading for all quantity surveying students, teachers and professionals. It is particularly suited to undergraduate professional skills courses and non-cognate postgraduate students looking for an up to date understanding of the industry and the role.

List of contents

1. The story so far . . .
2. The challenging future landscape for the industry and the quantity surveyor.
3. Procurement
4. Digital construction and the quantity surveyor
5. Ethics and the quantity surveyor
6. Delivering added value

About the author

Duncan Cartlidge FRICS is a Chartered Surveyor with extensive experience in the delivery and management of built assets, as well as providing education and training to a wide range of built environment professionals and contractors. He is the author of several best-selling books, including The Quantity Surveyor’s Pocket Book (4th edition), The Construction Project Manager’s Pocket Book (2nd edition) and The Estimator’s Pocket Book (2nd edition). www.duncancartlidgeonline.com

Summary

The construction industry is undergoing great change particularly with the introduction of digital technologies and the increasing emphasis on sustainability and ethical practice. The fifth edition of New Aspects of Quantity Surveying Practice introduces and discusses these changes and their impact on the industry.

Product details

• Authors: Duncan Cartlidge, Duncan (Construction Procurement Consul Cartlidge, Cartlidge Duncan
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.04.2023
• EAN: 9781032275956
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3227595-6
• No. of pages: 226
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > General, dictionaries; ARCHITECTURE / Buildings / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Construction / General, ARCHITECTURE / Professional Practice, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Construction / Estimating, Construction industry, Economics of industrial organisation, Building construction & materials, Construction & engineering law, Mining Industry, Agribusiness and primary industries, Building construction and materials, Economics of industrial organization, Construction and engineering law, Surveying, quantity surveying, Construction and heavy industry, Quantity surveying