Construction Project Commercial Management

Author: (British) Ian Walker
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: This book may be the only specialized work that focuses on the commercial management of on-site construction processes. The role of the contractor's quantity surveyor has undergone a very interesting development process, possibly starting as what is known as the Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS). Recently, although the role of PQS in national affairs has gradually diminished with the introduction of new engineering procurement methods, the contractor's quantity surveyor has played a unique role in the commercial management of the construction industry. The publication of this book is highly timely. It introduces this role based on the skills in construction quantities and value, while extending to a broader responsibility for managing finances and financial information systems. This book can serve as a practical handbook, offering numerous widely applicable technical operational examples. It also looks ahead to the role of commercial managers in new areas such as partnership and key performance indicators, where best-value procurement and continuous improvement will eventually replace the outdated practices of selecting based on low prices and relying on contract claims.