PROPERTY VALUATIONThe new edition of the popular ‘all-in-one’ textbook on the valuation and appraisal of property, offering a more international perspective on valuation practiceProperty Valuation provides a comprehensive examination of property valuation principles, methods, issues and applications of the valuation and appraisal of commercial and industrial property across investment, development and occupier markets. With a clear...

Economists, geographers and surveyors are beginning to recognise the powerful tool which a Geographical Information System (GIS) offers in effective property management. It provides a means of managing land and property information digitally and in a geographical context, and allows for rapid access to information and a means of analyzing that information in a geographical context.GIS in Land and Property Management shows how to use GIS, both in principle and in practice. I...

This new edition of the ‘all in one' textbook for the postgraduate study of valuation on real estate courses retains its focus on the valuation and appraisal of commercial and industrial property across investment, development and occupier markets. It is structured from the client perspective and covers single-asset pricing, risk and return issues.The structure of the book has been substantially revised. Part A introduces the key microeconomic principles, focussing on land as a res...

The measure of a successful project is “did it achieve its intended purpose” and “was it completed on time and within budget”. Cost Engineering is the art and science of putting in place controls and methodologies to achieve the best outcomes for a project. The purpose of this book is to provide students and project personnel with an understanding of the fundamental factors affecting project costs and to provide an understanding of the practical steps that can be used to anticipate trends ...

With a pedigree going back over ten years, The Definitive Handbook of Business Continuity Management can rightly claim to be a classic guide to business risk management and contingency planning, with a style that makes it accessible to all business managers. Some of the original underlying principles remain the same – but much has changed. This is reflected in this radically updated third edition, with exciting and helpful new content from new and innovative contributors and new c...

Building Wealth in the Stock Market provides a complete model for investing successfully and safely in bull and bear markets. Experienced investor and teacher Colin Nicholson shares with readers his very own investment plan -- one that has been honed over 40 years and that has seen him consistently beat the market and his target rate of return.Everything in Nicholson's investing method is fully disclosed simply and with a minimum of market jargon. The central idea is how t...

IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW MUCH YOU EARN OR HOW MUCH MONEY YOU HAVE—THERE IS A SIMPLE WAY FOR YOU TO GIVE YOUR KIDS $1 MILLION EACH—AND IT WON'T COST YOU A CENT!Based on the original bestseller and now fully updated, this simple plan is building wealth for thousands of families all over Australia. Follow this step-by-step guide to help you and your kids generate wealth and financial security. How to Give Your Kids $1 Million Each! Is a simple plan that just abo...

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Workbook and Guide is a one stop resource for understanding and applying current International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and offers:Easy-to-understand explanations of all IFRSs/IASs and IFRICs/SICs issued by the IASB/IASC up to March 2006Illustrative examplesPractical insightsWorked case studiesMultiple-choice questions with solutionsTechnically review...

This new edition of a core undergraduate textbook for construction managers reflects current best practice, topical industry preoccupations and latest developments in courses and fundamental subjects for students.While the construction process still requires traditional skills, changes over recent decades today demand improved understanding of modern business, production and contractual practices. The authors have responded accordingly and the book has undergone a thorough re-write...

In 1991 the Chartered Institute of Building initiated a multi-institute task force and a Code of Practice for Project Management for Construction and Development was published in 1992, with second and third editions in 1996 and 2002. Like previous editions, this fourth edition has been extensively updated. The fourth edition includes a range of new illustrations and high profile examples, and features new guidance on:CDM regulationsProject planning

The definitive guide to all things IFRSIFRS Made Easy provides complete, easy-to-navigate coverage of all International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) with concise explanations and hundreds of supporting examples. This reference tool goes anywhere you go-to a client's office, on a business trip, or to an important lunch meeting, with on-the-spot answers to any questions that arise.Practical, plain -language explanation of the internati...

Understanding Investments is the ultimate guide for Australians looking to take control of their finances.This new edition has been thoroughly updated for the modern investor, and includes essential information that will help you:Decipher the jargonChoose an investment strategyWork with a financial adviserStructure and diversify your portfolioAvoid costly tax pitfallsCovering investments ...