Cost Planning of Buildings

Taking account of the increasing use of microcomputers, this book reflects the wide understanding of the construction process and techniques required by today's cost planner in his increasingly important role as the client's financial manager.

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This book reflects the wide understanding of the construction process and techniques which is required by today's cost planner in his increasingly important role as the client's financial manager. The first five chapters set the scene in which building development is carried out, whilst the next five chapters explain the design process and the basic tools available to the cost planner. The techniques to be used are then dealt with at greater length. The new fifth edition takes account of the increasing use of microcomputers and includes a new chapter on models for optimization.