Surveying & Quantity Estimation

Primarily aimed to be an introductory text for the first course in surveying for civil, architecture and mining engineering students, this book, now in its second edition, is also suitable for various professional courses in surveying. Written in a simple and lucid language, this book at the outset, presents a thorough introduction to the subject. […]

Engineering surveying involves determining the position of natural and man-made features on or beneath the Earth’s surface and utilizing these features in the planning, design and construction of works. It is a critical part of any engineering project. Without an accurate understanding of the size, shape and nature of the site the project risks expensive

In the fourth edition, the distinguishing qualities of logical arrangement and thoroughness have been maintained in order that the text will be useful not only for teaching but also as a reference for practicing engineers and sur- veyors. Both the how (the practice) and the u’hy (the theory) are given. The text has been critically

The Book Provides A Lucid And Step-By-Step Treatment Of The Various Principles And Methods For Solving Problems In Land Surveying. Each Chapter Starts With Basic Concepts And Definitions, Then Solution Of Typical Field Problems And Ends With Objective Type Questions.The Book Explains Errors In Survey Measurements And Their Propagation. Survey Measurements Are Detailed Next. These

It is not the intention of this manual to hold anything new for the top flight general construction estimator whose ability, know-how and knowledge in the Industry is the product of many years of schooling, actual competitive bidding, hard knocks and time-consuming analyses of both good and bad estimates. This type of estimator knows that

A basic text which teaches the fundamentals of building estimating to students involved in construction technology and the building trades. This fourth edition covers computer estimating.

The Quantity Surveyor’s Pocket Book outlines all the practical skills, contractual and management techniques needed by a student studying quantity surveying in a handy-sized format for quick reference. Arming you with a complete toolbox to each project stage, this book brings together both the measurement and consultancy aspect of QS in a compact pocket book.