Walker, Ian
Commercial Management in Construction
- ISBN 13:
- 9780632058273
- author:
- Walker, Ian
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wiley-Blackwell
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1998
- Pages:
- 192
- Genre:
- Civil engineering, surveying & building
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Commercial Management in Construction by Ian Walker and Robert Wilkie provides a comprehensive guide to the commercial aspects of construction projects. This practical handbook covers essential practices and procedures for quantity surveyors working in contractor's offices, including budgets, forecasts, cost-value comparisons, partnering, and financial management. Through detailed explanations and practical examples, the book offers valuable insights into the day-to-day work of quantity surveyors and provides a solid foundation for understanding the theory behind current practice. It also highlights the importance of benchmarking, setting targets, and using key performance indicators to increase project and company performance. Suitable for commercial managers looking to maximise profitability, this handbook demonstrates tried-and-tested best practices through real-world examples and provides a good grounding in financial management and cost analysis.
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