{"product_id":"principles-of-basic-construction-economics-in-the-21st-century-paperback","title":"Principles of Basic Construction Economics in the 21st Century - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrew Ebekozien\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eClinton Ohis Aigbavboa\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrinciples of Basic Construction Economics in the 21st Century\u003c\/em\u003e unravels and takes account of the widening and more sophisticated cost management and control services required by the discerning client in today's construction industry. The book will effectively meet the needs of practitioners in the built environment discipline by providing the breadth of knowledge needed to make informed judgments on the many diverse matters within this subject and to achieve economical, sustainable construction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book reflects the essential aspects of construction economics required to meet the changing construction needs in the context of developing countries in the 21st century.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt covers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe construction industry and economics and its relationship to the study of building costs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe broad view of approximate estimating and design variables\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecost planning, control, and analysis of a construction project\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe nature of cost and cost-in-use.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the construction industry, cost indices, property valuation, and the developer's budget play a significant role achieving smart and sustainable construction in the 21st century. \u003cem\u003ePrinciples of Basic Construction Economics in the 21st Century\u003c\/em\u003e is essential reading not only for Quantity Surveying and Construction Economist practitioners and students but for all construction-related professionals such as architects, builders, estate surveyors, engineers, property managers, urban planners, and surveyors. The book also has the potential to support construction management and civil engineering courses that are desperately needed in developing economies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr Andrew Ebekozien\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Senior Research Associate at the Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, University of Johannesburg, South Africa. He is also a Lecturer at the Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Nigeria. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProf Clinton Aigbavboa\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Director of the NRF\/DSI Research Chair in Sustainable Construction Management and Leadership in the Built Environment and of the cidb Centre of Excellence at the University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.28 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 16, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51783601422624,"sku":"9781835498415","price":134.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/949f96f5c6630ee10a1423e45a9d6e7d.webp?v=1780590618","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/principles-of-basic-construction-economics-in-the-21st-century-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}