Integrated Design and Cost Management for Civil Engineers

Using case studies to illustrate principles and processes, this book is a guide to designing, costing, and implementing a civil engineering project. It emphasizes correctly quantifying and planning works to give reliable cost estimates to minimize your risk of losing business through over-costing or losing profits through under-estimating. It also outlines how to make sure you meet local ethical and legal requirements. The main territories covered are Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Southeast Asia, and the Commonwealth countries, although the principles are internationally relevant.