The measurement of building elements is a core subject for all quantity-surveying students and this classic text, first published in 1935 under the authorship of Arthur J. Willis, sets down the measurement process from first principles and covers the main building elements. It also considers computerised measurement techniques using standard descriptions.
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'This book is an essential key text for undergraduate quantity surveying and construction management students undertaking their first foray into the delights of measurement ' Building Engineer October 2005
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The measurement of building elements is a core subject for all quantity surveying students and this classic text, first published in 1935 under the authorship of Arthur J. Willis, sets down the measurement process from first principles and covers the main building elements. It also considers computerised measurement techniques using standard descriptions.
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The training and knowledge of the quantity surveyor have enabled the role of the profession to evolve over time into new areas, and the services provided by the modern quantity surveyor now cover all aspects of project cost management and procurement. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
dimensioned description, cubic item, wrot softwood, gauged mortar, dimensioned diagram, linear items, topsoil excavation, superficial item, earthwork support, waste calculations, timber upper floor, mean girth, figured dimensions, commencing level, drain excavation, coats emulsion paint, common brickwork, half brick wall, framing descriptions, sawn softwood, provisional sums, weathered joint, foul drainage, spot items, staircase areas Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Traditional Roof, Trussed Roof, Deduct Two, Add Ditto, Add Two New!
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The training and knowledge of the quantity surveyor have enabled the role of the profession to evolve over time into new areas, and the services provided by the modern quantity surveyor now cover all aspects of project cost management and procurement. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
dimensioned description, cubic item, wrot softwood, gauged mortar, dimensioned diagram, linear items, topsoil excavation, superficial item, earthwork support, waste calculations, timber upper floor, mean girth, figured dimensions, commencing level, drain excavation, coats emulsion paint, common brickwork, half brick wall, framing descriptions, sawn softwood, provisional sums, weathered joint, foul drainage, spot items, staircase areas Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Traditional Roof, Trussed Roof, Deduct Two, Add Ditto, Add Two New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Practice and Procedure for the Quantity Surveyor by Christopher J. Willis in Front Matter
- Construction Management by Clarence J. Douglas in Front Matter
- Modern Construction Management by Frank Harris III in Front Matter
- Practice and Procedure for the Quantity Surveyor by Arthur James Willis in Front Matter
- Specification Writing: For Architects and Surveyors by C. J. Willis in Front Matter
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