{"product_id":"williss-elements-of-quantity-surveying-isbn-9781394177820","title":"Willis's Elements of Quantity Surveying","description":"\u003cb\u003eWillis’s Elements of Quantity Surveying\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fully-updated new edition of the classic quantity surveyor’s guide\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuantity Surveying (QS) involves the practice and management of costs related to building and civil engineering projects. Built on the fundamental skill of measuring building quantities, QS practitioners offer a range of services including cost assessments for life cycles, reducing carbon emissions, and more. For almost ninety years, \u003ci\u003eWillis’s Elements of Quantity Surveying\u003c\/i\u003e has been the indispensable introduction to the theory and practice of quantity surveying. Now updated to reflect the latest standards and practices, it promises to train a new generation of skilled contributors to the building and engineering trades. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders of the fourteenth edition of \u003ci\u003eWillis’s Elements of Quantity Surveying\u003c\/i\u003e will also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew chapter on measuring electrical works\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompanion website with videos and worked-through examples for instructors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUpdates reflecting the 2021 edition of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’ New Rules of Measurement 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWillis’s Elements of Quantity Surveying\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for all undergraduate students in quantity surveying and related construction disciplines. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbbreviations xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe modern quantity surveyor 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe need for measurement 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe need for rules 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing the approach 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMethod of study 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamples 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Detailed Measurement 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMethod of analysing cost 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrigin of the bill of quantities 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe measurement process 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttributes of a quantity surveyor 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDivisions of bill preparation 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuantities as part of the contract 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContractor-produced quantities and estimates 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDifferences of custom 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 The Use of the RICS New Rules of Measurement (NRM) 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBackground 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe NRM volumes 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to NRM2 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Setting Down Dimensions 13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraditional dimension paper 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForm of dimensions 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTimesing 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDotting on 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWaste calculations 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlterations in dimensions 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe descriptions 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnding-on 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeductions 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpacing of dimensions 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccuracy 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNumbering the dimension sheets 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCross-references 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClearness of the dimensions 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeadings 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsertion of items 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSquaring the dimensions 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScheduling dimensions 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing spreadsheets 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Alternative Systems 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStandardisation 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStandard libraries 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComputerised bill production 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eE-tendering 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSite dimension books 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstimating paper 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Preliminary Calculations 37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMathematical knowledge 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerimeter of buildings 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCentre line of the wall 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 General Principles for Taking-Off 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReceipt of the drawings 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreliminary study of drawings 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQueries with the designers 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInitial site visit 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to start 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganising the work 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking-off by work sections 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawings 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe specification 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequence of measurement 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasurement of waste 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverall measurements 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse of schedules 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse of scales 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse of NRM 2 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecision on doubtful points 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescriptions 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbbreviations 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtra over 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensioned diagrams 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrime cost items and provisional sums 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApproximate quantities 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Substructures 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParticulars of the site 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBulking 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemoving topsoil 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBulk excavation 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExcavation for paths 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLevels 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoundation excavation 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEarthwork support 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisposal of excavated material 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking space 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcrete foundations 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcrete ground slab 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrickwork and blockwork in foundations 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDamp-proof courses 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApproach taken to measurement in Example 1 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Walls 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasurement of brickwork 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubdivision 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasurement of projections 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescriptions 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrickwork thickness 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon and facing brickwork 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting, grooves, and the like 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReturns and reveals 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHollow (cavity) walls 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBands 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial purpose blocks or stones 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReinforcement 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasurement of arches 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlockwork 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRendering 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStonework 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternal partitions 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlternative stud partition example 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Floors 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTimber sizes 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubdivision 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTimber floor construction 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaircases 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcrete floors 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrecast concrete beam and pot floors 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Roofs 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubdivision 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePitched roof construction 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoof slopes 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHips and valleys 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBroken-up roofs 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrussed rafters 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTile or slate roof coverings 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEaves and verge finish 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRainwater installation 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlat roofs 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Internal Finishes 137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSchedules 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubdivision 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenerally 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFloor finishes 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCeiling finishes 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWall finishes 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAngle beads and so on 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecoration 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCornices and coves 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkirtings 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWall tiling 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternal partitions 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDry wall linings 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Windows and Doors 145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubdivision 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSchedules 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTimesing 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial features 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDormer windows 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjustments 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWindows and doors 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlass 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIronmongery 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecoration 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpenings 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Reinforced Concrete Structures 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenerally 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eColumns 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructural floors and roofs 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeams 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalls 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReinforcement 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApproach to measurement 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Structural Steelwork 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFittings 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Plumbing 189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubdivision 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSanitary appliances 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoul drainage above ground 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCold water 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHot water 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Electrical Services 205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18 Drainage Below Ground 213\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubdivision 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManholes 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrain runs 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e19 External Works 221\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParticulars of the site 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoverage 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSite preparation 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExcavation 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoads and paving 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalling 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFencing 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSundry furniture 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExternal services 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e20 Preliminaries and Other Priced Bill Sections 233\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenerally 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreliminaries and general conditions section 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart A: Information and requirements 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart B: Pricing schedule 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e21 Bill Preparation 241\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbstracting 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcedure 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDivision into sections 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructure of bills 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral principles 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrder of items in the bill 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat of the bill 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferencing items 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnits of measurement 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrder of sizes 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse of headings 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting short 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit of billing 246\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFraming of descriptions 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTotalling pages 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe process of checking 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNumbering pages and items 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral final check 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCover and contents 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther bill types 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBill of approximate quantities 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSchedule of prices or rates 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 270\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoy Hills, BSc, LLM, MSc, FRICS,\u003c\/b\u003e is a Programme Leader for Quantity Surveying and a Senior Lecturer in Quantity Surveying at the University of Greenwich, UK. He is a chartered Quantity Surveyor who has worked extensively in industry across both Europe and Asia and is also an assessor for the RICS APC on the QS and PM pathways. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSandra Lee, BSc, MSc, FRICS retd, CIOB retd,\u003c\/b\u003e is a retired chartered Quantity Surveyor but continues to be involved with surveying education and is a contributor to the associated professional bodies.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fully-updated new edition of the classic quantity surveyor’s guide\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuantity Surveying (QS) involves the practice and management of costs related to building and civil engineering projects. Built on the fundamental skill of measuring building quantities, QS practitioners offer a range of services including cost assessments for life cycles, reducing carbon emissions, and more. For almost ninety years, \u003ci\u003eWillis’s Elements of Quantity Surveying\u003c\/i\u003e has been the indispensable introduction to the theory and practice of quantity surveying. 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