Professional Practice for Quantity Surveyors in the 21st Century
Sep 2024 · CRC Press
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About this ebook
This book covers developing trends and changes occurring in the quantity surveying profession. It begins by explaining the construction industry structure, followed by the quantity surveying practice modalities, professional ethics, roles of regulatory bodies, continuous professional development, and code of professional conduct of quantity surveying practice. Further topics covered include international construction, contract administration, financial management, and liquidated and ascertained damages as applicable to the construction industry.
Features:
- Considers the structure of the construction industry and the interrelationship of professionals in the built environment
- Provides a compendium of quantity surveying professional practice, including developing country perspectives and examples
- Includes information on cultural differences and how they may impact quantity surveying practices, such as communication styles, decision-making processes, and work habits
- Focuses on current industry trends and practices, such as sustainable practices, building information modeling (BIM), and advanced technologies
- Covers financial statements and progress reports regarding construction projects
This book is aimed at professionals and students in construction, quantity surveying/value management, and civil engineering.
About the author
Andrew Ebekozien is a Senior Research Associate at the Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, University of Johannesburg, South Africa. He is also a Lecturer in the Department of Quantity Surveying, Auchi Polytechnic, Nigeria.
Clinton Aigbavboa is the Director of the NRF/DSI Research Chair in Sustainable Construction Management and Leadership in the Built Environment and of the CIDB Centre of Excellence at the University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa.
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