Ross, Andrew
Financial Management in Construction Contracting
- ISBN 13:
- 9781405125062
- author:
- Ross, Andrew
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wiley-Blackwell
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 456
- Dimensions:
- 17.2 x 2 x 24.3 cm
- Genre:
- Business, Finance & Law, Management, Budgeting & Finance,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Financial Management in Construction Contracting is a comprehensive guide to the financial aspects of construction projects. Written from a contractor's perspective, the book provides a detailed insight into how construction companies manage their finances at both corporate and project level.
The authors examine the relationship between external annual accounts and internal cost-value reconciliation, covering topics such as interim payments, subcontract accounts, and cash flow management. They also explore the financial problems faced by subcontractors and describe good practice in financial control, while highlighting some of the more questionable practices that can occur.
With a broad perspective on all the financial aspects of contracting, this book is suitable for both students and practitioners in the industry. It provides a practical and honest approach to financial management in construction contracting, offering a unique insight into the role of the contractor's quantity surveyor.