Architect's essentials of cost management / Michael D. Dell'Isola.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dell'Isola, Michael D.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Architectural practice--Economic aspects.

Architectural practice.

Physical Description:

xiv, 304 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : John Wiley & Sons, [2002]

Summary:

Architect's Essentials of Cost Management presents a complete, organized approach to cost management that includes both underlying concepts and practical techniques. First,it helps you understand today's building economics and the industry trends that can significantly affect cost. Then, it equips you with the cost-estimating methods and tools -- both print and computer-based -- to do the job effectively. Finally, you'll learn how to use cost management techniques for best results, whether it's budgeting and planning effectively at the outset of a project, successfully managing costs during design and construction, or even assessing the potential cost management impact of alternate delivery systems. Written by a leading expert in the field, Architect's Essentials of Cost Management is an indispensable resource for architects, landscape architects, interior designers, construction professionals, and others whose work involves cost management.

Contents:

Introduction

Building economics

Cost-estimating methodology

Cost-estimating tools

Cost management methodology.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-297) and index.

ISBN:

047144359X

OCLC:

48876511