New Aspects of Quantity Surveying Practice (2023)
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.
You are here (2014)
The story of the rise of modern navigation technology, from radio location to GPS#151;and the consequent decline of privacy. What does it mean to never get lost?
A dictionary of construction, surveying, and civil engineering (2012)
This A to Z is the most up-to-date dictionary of building, surveying, and civil engineering terms and definitions available.
Making maps: A visual guide to map design for GIS, 2nd edition (2011)
Acclaimed for its innovative use of visual material, this book is engaging, clear, and compelling-exactly how an effective map should be. Nearly every page is organized around maps and other figures (many in full color) that illustrate all aspects of map making, including instructive examples of both good and poor design choices. The book covers everything from locating and processing data to making decisions about layout, symbols, color, and type.
Site surveying and levelling (2011)
This popular and useful text has been completely revised and up-dated so that it forms an indispensable handbook for any student of surveying.
Elementary engineering surveying (2010)
This book is written very concisely and to the point for student to devote less time for study without compromising the quality of understanding and learning the elements of engineering survey.
Spatial data analysis (2010)
Spatial Data Analysis introduces key principles about spatial data and provides guidance on methods for their exploration; it provides a set of key ideas or frameworks that will give the reader knowledge of the kinds of problems that can be tackled using the tools that are widely available for the analysis of spatial data.
