Title:
Estimating and tendering for construction work
Author:
Brook, Martin.
ISBN:
9780750658645
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Edition:
3rd ed.
Publication Information:
Amsterdam ; London : Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, 2004.
Physical Description:
xvii, 310 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
General Note:
Previous edition: Oxford : Butterworth-Heinemann, 1998.
Contents:
Organization of the estimating function -- Procurement paths -- Forms of contract -- Tender documentation -- Estimating methods -- Contractor selection and decision to tender -- Project appreciation -- Enquiries to suppliers and sub-contractors -- Tender planning and method statements -- Resource costs -- labour, materials and plant -- Unit rate pricing -- Sub-contractors and nominated suppliers -- Fluctuations -- Provisional sums and dayworks -- Project overheads -- Cashflow forecasts -- Completing the estimate and final tender review -- Tender submission and results -- Action with the successful tender -- Computer-aided estimating.
Abstract:
"Over recent years there have been significant developments in construction management, notably new procurement methods, greater emphasis on innovation and partnering, a greater reliance on cost planning as a methodology, and new developments in both industry and governmental reports and guidance." "This new and updated edition of well-established textbook addresses each of these developments in turn, placing them firmly in the context of a thorough and easy-to-understand introduction to the roles of the estimator in preparing and winning tenders."--Jacket.
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