Estimating and Measurement for Simple Building Works in Hong Kong

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Synopsis
This book is an introductory text on building measurement and estimating for simple buildings in Hong Kong, based on the Hong Kong Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works 4th Edition Revised 2018 (HKSMM4 Rev 2018). It provides a toolkit for students and surveying technicians who are new to the subject. This second edition updates the contents in line with the HKSMM4 Rev 2018 and incorporates the latest industry developments such as BIM. The main text is divided into five parts following the development of a typical project. Part 1, Building the project team, introduces the team setup for a typical project. Part 2, Deciding the procurement strategy, explains the various procurement decisions to be made by an employer before any cost estimating and measurement work takes place. Part 3, Preparing for tender, covers the tendering methods, tender documentation and approximate estimating techniques used by Quantity Surveyors. Part 4, Measuring quantities, introduces measurement principles and HKSMM4 Rev 2018, followed by a detailed review of the measurement methods for each major trade, with worked examples. Part 5, Estimating unit rates, explores the basic techniques for unit rate preparation. The book contains worked examples from real Hong Kong building projects, self-assessment questions, reminders and points of note. It is essential reading for Hong Kong construction and surveying students, international Quantity Surveyors working in the local area and those wanting international examples of Quantity Surveryors practice.
Copyright:
2021

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
368 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781000224528
Related ISBNs:
9780367862367, 9781003017837, 9780367862329
Publisher:
CRC Press
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Copyrighted By:
Caroline T.W. Chan
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Business and Finance, Technology, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics
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Bookshare Staff
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