Estimating and measurement for simple building works in Hong Kong

Estimating and measurement of construction works is a fundamental skill to be possessed by professional quantity surveyors. However, the lack of local literature is difficult for beginners to acquire a fundamental understanding of the techniques. The book is purposely written for students studying measurement and estimating in universities or to someone who has recently assumed quantity surveying duties in their work but without much prior knowledge. The book starts with a review on the procurement and tendering methods commonly used in Hong Kong, followed by the measurement principles and estimating methods applied in major trade works of simple building projects. Annotated diagrams and worked examples based on HKSMM4 have been incorporated to give readers the best idea on interpretation and application of the measurement rules for simple buildings. A worked example which covers the construction of an entire simple building is included to illustrate the integration and relationship of different measurements among various trades. Calculations are structured in a step-by-step approach with explanatory notes to supplement. The examples throughout should provide an ideal source of reference to the beginners of the subject.