Professional Practice for Quantity Surveyors in the 21st Century

Cover
Half Title
Title
Copyright
Dedication
Contents
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
About the Authors
Chapter 1 The Construction Industry
	1.1 Nature and Scope of Activities in the Construction Industry
	1.2 Characteristics of the Construction Industry’s Products
	1.3 Key Participants in the Industry
	1.4 Types of Contractors in the Industry
	1.5 The Importance of the Construction Industry
	1.6 The Construction Industry as an Economic Regulator
	1.7 Effect of the Industry on the National Economy
	1.8 Effect of Government Action on the Industry
	1.9 Professional and Regulatory Bodies
	1.10 National, International, and Regional Organisations
	1.11 Lateral Cooperation Between Bodies in the Industry
	1.12 Trade Unionism
	1.13 Summary
	References
Chapter 2 Quantity Surveying Practice
	2.1 Formation of a Quantity Surveying Firm
	2.2 The Design Process and Professionals Involved
	2.3 Report on Tenders
	2.4 Quantity Surveyor’s Role in Public and Private Sectors
	2.5 Quantity Surveyor in Contracting Organisations
	2.6 Appointment of Quantity Surveyors and Professional Fees
	2.7 Comparison Between Developed and Developing Countries Professional Quantity Surveying Practices
	2.8 Communication Styles Relevant to the Quantity Surveying Profession
	2.9 Summary
	References
Chapter 3 Professional Ethics
	3.1 Ethics Background
	3.2 Professional Conducts
	3.3 Membership, Examinations, Requirements, and Procedure
	3.4 Continuing Professional Development
	3.5 Summary
	References
Chapter 4 Tendering Methods and Procurement
	4.1 Tendering Procedures
	4.2 Abuse of Tendering Procedures
	4.3 Tendering Methods
	4.4 Contract Procurement
	4.5 Factors in the Decision Process of Appropriate Procurement Path
	4.6 International Construction
	4.7 Summary
	References
Chapter 5 Contract Administration
	5.1 Measurement of Variations and Interim Valuation
	5.2 Final Accounts
	5.3 Interim Financial Statement
	5.4 Daywork
	5.5 Fluctuations
	5.6 Prime Cost and Provisional Sums
	5.7 Summary
	References
Chapter 6 Insurance and Bonds
	6.1 Insurance
	6.2 Insurance Policies for the Industry
	6.3 Professional Indemnity Insurance
	6.4 Inherent Defects Insurance
	6.5 Bond
	6.6 The Use of Bonds
	6.7 Claims
	6.8 Summary
	References
Chapter 7 Financial Management
	7.1 Financial Statement and Progress Report
	7.2 Liquidated and Ascertained Damages
	7.3 Extension of Time
	7.4 Relevant Events
	7.5 Clause 25.4.11
	7.6 Summary
	References
Chapter 8 Conflicts in Construction Contracts
	8.1 Conflicts in Construction: Background
	8.2 Causes of Construction Conflict
	8.3 Conflict Reduction in Construction Projects
	8.4 Determination of Contract
	8.5 Summary
	References
Index