{"id":25558737,"date":"2023-04-13T16:37:30","date_gmt":"2023-04-13T11:07:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25558737"},"modified":"2023-11-30T11:05:23","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T05:35:23","slug":"quantity-surveying-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/quantity-surveying-books\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Quantity Surveying Books: Your Ultimate Guide to Building Expertise"},"content":{"rendered":"

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 as commercial, cost and project management.<\/p>\n

Discover the best quantity surveying books that cater to both aspiring professionals and seasoned experts. Our comprehensive guide showcases essential resources, from foundational principles to advanced techniques, empowering you to excel in the field. Whether you’re a student, practitioner, or curious learner, dive into these top-notch books and enhance your knowledge in the dynamic world of quantity surveying.<\/p>\n

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8 Books Every Quantity Surveyor Must Read!<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Entering the commercial and professional world of quantity surveying can be daunting for a lot of people and at first, the amount of information out there on QS principles, skills and required knowledge can feel a little overwhelming. And we have been there ourselves, so we wanted to try and lend a helping hand by recommending some of the books that have helped us and our colleagues in the past and that may help you if you are just starting out in the wonderful world of quantity surveying or simply looking to expand your knowledge \u2013 because like any profession, there is always something to learn! <\/span><\/p>\n

A Quantity Surveyor<\/a> is very often involved before, during and after a project therefore having knowledge of all stages of construction is extremely beneficial. So, to kick us off we want to start with the following:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. \u201cSurveying with construction applications\u201d by Barry Kavanagh.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

This book is known for it\u2019s clear and concise wording and layout making it particularly useful for students of Quantity Surveying and explanations of how QS principles can be used in the real world, meaning it also helps with basic understanding of a building project from a practical perspective. <\/span><\/p>\n

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