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Willis's Practice and Procedure for the Quantity Surveyor - 14th Edition by Allan Ashworth & Catherine Higgs (Paperback)
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- WILLIS'S PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE QUANTITY SURVEYOR The most up-to-date edition of the gold standard in introductory quantity surveying textbooks In the newly revised Fourteenth Edition of Willis's Practice and Procedure for the Quantity Surveyor, the authors provide a comprehensive and authoritative introduction to the core skills required by quantity surveyors.
- About the Author: Allan Ashworth was a visiting professor at the University of Salford and the Senior Academic Advisor to the Centre for Education in the Built Environment.
- 352 Pages
- Technology, Construction
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About the Book
"The 14th edition of this classic text, originally written by three generations of the Willis family (all quantity surveyors) will continue to provide a thorough introduction to the work of the quantity surveyor in private practice, in public service and in contracting organisations. The opportunity will be taken to thoroughly update the text, including a greater focus on the use of IT in quantity surveying. Improved pedagogical features will include new learning outcomes and key learning points which relate chapter material specifically to the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC), an essential component of obtaining an industry recognised professional qualification in quantity surveying"--Book Synopsis
WILLIS'S PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE QUANTITY SURVEYORThe most up-to-date edition of the gold standard in introductory quantity surveying textbooks
In the newly revised Fourteenth Edition of Willis's Practice and Procedure for the Quantity Surveyor, the authors provide a comprehensive and authoritative introduction to the core skills required by quantity surveyors. This latest edition is thoroughly updated to emphasize the use of information technology in construction, and contains new pedagogical features, new learning outcomes, and key learning points that relate the material specifically to the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC).
Historically employed to estimate and measure the likely material requirements for any building project, the role of the modern quantity surveyor is diverse and dynamic, with rapid change featuring across quantity surveying practice. The book echoes this dynamic environment, covering quantity surveying in private practice, public service, and in contracting organizations. Readers will also find:
- In-depth discussions of the use of IT in construction
- New and improved teaching and instruction features in the text, including new learning outcome sections and key learning points to highlight crucial concepts
- Tighter alignment with the requirements of the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence
Perfect for undergraduate students studying quantity surveying, Willis's Practice and Procedure for the Quantity Surveyor, 14th Edition is also an indispensable resource for practicing surveyors and inspectors seeking a one-stop handbook to the foundational principles of quantity surveying.
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The most up-to-date edition of the gold standard in introductory quantity surveying textbooks
In the newly revised Fourteenth Edition of Willis's Practice and Procedure for the Quantity Surveyor, the authors provide a comprehensive and authoritative introduction to the core skills required by quantity surveyors. This latest edition is thoroughly updated to emphasize the use of information technology in construction, and contains new pedagogical features, new learning outcomes, and key learning points that relate the material specifically to the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC).
Historically employed to estimate and measure the likely material requirements for any building project, the role of the modern quantity surveyor is diverse and dynamic, with rapid change featuring across quantity surveying practice. The book echoes this dynamic environment, covering quantity surveying in private practice, public service, and in contracting organizations. Readers will also find:
- In-depth discussions of the use of IT in construction
- New and improved teaching and instruction features in the text, including new learning outcome sections and key learning points to highlight crucial concepts
- Tighter alignment with the requirements of the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence
Perfect for undergraduate students studying quantity surveying, Willis's Practice and Procedure for the Quantity Surveyor, 14th Edition is also an indispensable resource for practicing surveyors and inspectors seeking a one-stop handbook to the foundational principles of quantity surveying.
About the Author
Allan Ashworth was a visiting professor at the University of Salford and the Senior Academic Advisor to the Centre for Education in the Built Environment. He was also a former HMI in the Department for Education and Employment.
Catherine Higgs is Associate Head of Faculty for Construction at the University College of Estate Management. She has over 25 years' experience teaching Quantity Surveying.