Covers various procedures for preparing reports on dwellings for buyers, lenders and sellers. This title follows the professional guidelines developed in the light of court cases on negligence and Government requirements for the production of Home Condition Reports.
This classic text takes the reader through everything they need to know, from traditional methods through to the very latest technological developments. Ideal whether students are studying surveying as a separate discipline or as part of a civil engineering, building or construction course: accessible, well illustrated and comprehensive.
Suitable for the second course on Surveying and Levelling of most of the universities, as well as for diploma and degree students of Civil Engineering, Mining and Architecture, this book covers advanced methods of surveying including remote sensing and GIS.
* This new edition includes more applications in environmental, transportation, geotechnical and construction engineering. * Increased coverage of Geomatics, including setting up data to do analysis and make decisions. * New examples and an increased number of homework problems have been added.
Presents an introduction to the basic theories and principles of LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology and data processing, which has been successfully used for topographic mapping and 3-D visualization. This title offers information that meets the needs of those working across the many fields LiDAR impacts.
Provides a guide to the principles and practice of construction contracts. Intended for both students and professionals working in the branches of surveying and construction, this book is based around the JCT 05 Standard Building Contracts. It sets out what should be done at each stage of the construction contract process.
A companion to "The Construction of Houses", this work provides a comprehensive introduction to the causes, investigation and diagnosis of housing defects. It is aimed at those students and practitioners who require a broad understanding of housing defects as part of a wider sphere of academic or professional activity.
Covers reports prepared before dwellings are put on the market for sale, whether as a legal requirement or on a voluntary basis. This book examines the relevant legislation and looks at the qualification and certification process for Home Inspector Valuers. It is suitable for those engaged in the preparation of reports on dwellings.
Offers a pragmatic introduction to alternative growth strategies and management solutions in planning, leadership, human resources, strategic marketing, promotion, selling, 'clientology' (relationship management) and achieving change. This title also offers solutions to problems in business planning, change management and promotions.
Engineering surveying involves determining the position of natural and man-made features on or beneath the Earth's surface and utilizing these features in the planning, design and construction of works. This book covers various basic principles and practice of this complex subject.
This title provides a basic introduction to valuation for undergraduate students studying surveying. It covers five areas of study: valuation and markets; methods of valuation; the investment method in detail; taxation and statutory valuations; and the development appraisal and finance.
Suitable for students of engineering in surveying, this title is also for students of building and environmental studies and archeology. Offering an introduction to land and construction surveying, it includes the principles, methods and equipment used in surveying. It includes coverage of levelling, total stations, detail surveys, and EDM.
Prepares students to easily apply the principles and methods of surveying in a variety of occupational settings. Through illustrations, examples, and sample problems, this title helps students learn methods for measuring distances and angles and completing surveys, as well as determine which method is best suited for specific situations.
Over the past decade, advances in the field of close-range photogrammetry have been rapid and the era of digital photogrammetry is well on its way. This book provides a complete account of the subject, and presents the methodology, algorithms, techniques and equipment.
A guide to practice and equipment for non-specialist surveyors in the various professions involved in the construction industry and the environment. It also include topics such as OS digital mapping, standard deviation and standard error, global positioning systems, transition and vertical curves.
Reflects the increased importance of GPS in the everyday practice of surveyors and mappers. Providing an accessible introduction to the subject, this book offers a practical guide to the techniques used in real GPS surveying. It explores the advancements in the field, covering topics such as block IIF and control segment modernization.