This classic text, written by three generations of the Willis family (all quantity surveyors) provides an introduction for the undergraduate and young practitioner to the work of the quantity surveyor, both in private practice and contracting organisations. The new edition has been revised to cover QS work in civil and cost engineering, commercial management, PFI and professional ethics. For the first time the book features worked examples.

Table of Contents

1 The Work of the Quantity Surveyor. 2 Education, Training and Employment. 3 Organisation and Management. 4 The Quantity Surveyor and the Law. 5 Research and Innovation. 6 Cost Control. 7 Whole Life Costing. 8 Value Management. 9 Risk Management. 10 Procurement. 11 Contract Documentation. 12 Preparation of Contract Bills. 13 Cost Management. 14 Final Accounts. 15 Insolvency. 16 Contractual Disputes. 17 Project Management. 18 Facilities Management

About the Author

Professor Allan Ashworth HMI, MSc, MRICS is Adjunct Professor, UNITEC, New Zealand, and visiting Professor, Liverpool John Moores University. Keith Hogg BSc, MRICS, PGCE, is Associate Dean, School of the Built Environment, Northumbria University.