Cost Studies of Buildings

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. Key Features Includes a new chapter on emerging issues Features chapters on predevelopment, completion of projects and facilities management Provides appropriate focus on cost control, cost information and cost practice Contains learning outcomes and self assessment questions within each chapter Includes a comprehensive bibliographyThis book is a core text for undergraduate courses in quantity surveying, building surveying and Building and EDEXCEL courses. It is also an excellent reference text for professionals in the building industry. Allan Ashworth is a former HMI (Her Majesty's Inspector) for the Department of Education and Employment. He is currently a visiting Professor at the University of Salford and the adjunct Professor in quantity surveying at UNITEC in New Zealand.;He is also a senior academic advisor to the Centre for Education in the Built Environment (CEBE), based at the universities of Cardiff and Salford.