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International construction is an intriguing yet daunting business venture. The primary aim of this book is to answer the question "How to win the competition in an increasingly competitive and sophisticated international construction market?" The book will start from an overview of the global construction market, clarifying a series of concepts that might be unclear to readers. The book will then review the major theories relating to international competition, helping business executives to unde...

Based on the proceedings of a symposium, this volume aims to provide a state-of-the-art discussion on the use of the Global Positioning System (GPS), in combination with Inertial Navigation Systems (INS), for the detailed sensing of the Earth's surface. Divided into two parts, the book first discusses GPS/INS with respect to theory and modelling, equipment trends, estimation methods and quality control, algorithms and software trends. It then describes the applications of these kinematic systems...

This textbook covers all the basic methods of surveying and levelling, the applications of surveying and levelling, and the calculation of areas and volumes of earth work involved in field work. Minor instruments used in the field are also explained. A number of solved problems are included to aid understanding. This book will be of value to diploma and degree students in civil engineering, architecture and mining.

Property Finance is an accessible and comprehensive guide to the field of property finance, linking the practicalities of property and construction with an understanding of core financial structures and concepts. It introduces the key components of real estate investment and development cycles, and explores the interconnected roles of the financial services industry, property companies, joint ventures, banks, and real estate developers. For this edition, a new co-author, Mark Daley, has been bro...

This book provides state-of-the-art information on photogrammetry for cultural heritage, exploring the problems and presenting solutions that are applicable under real-world conditions and in various disciplines. Allowing readers to gain a basic understanding of cultural heritage documentation and practical image-based modelling techniques, it focuses on the use of photogrammetry to enhance the documentation of historic buildings in order to reflect the international trends and meet demands of t...

While maintaining the successful features of earlier editions, this fourth edition is completely revised and rewritten to take account of recent developments in surveying instrumentation and computing techniques. In response to numerous requests, the chapter on setting out has been greatly amended and enlarged, and a completely new chapter on radial positioning and use of mapping systems has been added. With the advances in surveying technology, many traditional surveying methods have been rende...

This book provides a comprehensive coverage of the essential skills necessary in surveying and civil engineering. It covers measurements, distance corrections, leveling, angles, area computation, computer calculations, topographic surveying, electronic distance measuring instruments, and construction surveying. Includes photos and diagrams, lists of useful addresses and degree programs, surveying tables and formulas. Updated to include more coverage of GPS and GIS.

The modern quantity surveyor (QS) plays a central role in the management of construction projects, although the exact nature of the role depends on who employs the QS. The Professional Quantity Surveyor engaged by the client and the Contractor's Quantity Surveyor have different roles to play in any construction project, with the contractor's QS role extending beyond measurement to the day-to-day running of building projects, estimating, contract administration and construction planning, as well...

Data and software are the two most important tools for developing GIS applications. ""GIS Tools for Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Systems"" presents a step-by-step approach covering GIS application case studies, examples, and costs associated with hardware, software, data conversion, and implementation. It addresses a broad range of GIS issues, from basic definitions to specific applications, teaching how to utilize GIS tools and implement them in a practical and cost-effective manner in the...