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Textbook of Surveying

by C Venkatramaiah ...

This comprehensive textbook on surveying covers, in a single volume, all the topics prescribed at the undergraduate level in civil engineering in India. It presents the various methods of surveying and the underlying concepts of surveying, including modern and advanced surveying techniques and instruments such as Total Station. The narrative is enlivened with glimpses of the historical development ... Read more

$24.35 CAD

This comprehensive textbook on surveying covers, in a single volume, all the topics prescribed at the undergraduate level in civil engineering in India. It presents the various methods of surveying and the underlying concepts of surveying, including modern and advanced surveying techniques and instruments such as Total Station. The narrative is enlivened with glimpses of the historical development
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BIM and Quantity Surveying

Edited by Steve Pittard, Peter Sell ...

The sudden arrival of Building Information Modelling (BIM) as a key part of the building industry is redefining the roles and working practices of its stakeholders. Many clients, designers, contractors, quantity surveyors, and building managers are still finding their feet in an industry where BIM compliance can bring great rewards.This guide is designed to help quantity surveying practitioners ... Read more

$71.45 CAD

The sudden arrival of Building Information Modelling (BIM) as a key part of the building industry is redefining the roles and working practices of its stakeholders. Many clients, designers, contractors, quantity surveyors, and building managers are still finding their feet in an industry where BIM compliance can bring great rewards.This guide is designed to help quantity surveying practitioners
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Luxury Watches

A purchasing guide

by Leonard Lowe ...

Series Book 1 - Luxury Watches
★★★★ »Good reference for those considering a luxury watch: Good overview of luxury watch manufacturers and significance of each. Reviews some leading models. Covers reasons to invest in a luxury watch…«★★★★★ »I enjoyed the book and now must rob a bank to afford a Rolex or Patek-Philippe.«★★★★ »The information contained in this book is quite useful.★★★★ »That was an interesting book. I am ready to ... Read more

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★★★★ »Good reference for those considering a luxury watch: Good overview of luxury watch manufacturers and significance of each. Reviews some leading models. Covers reasons to invest in a luxury watch…«★★★★★ »I enjoyed the book and now must rob a bank to afford a Rolex or Patek-Philippe.«★★★★ »The information contained in this book is quite useful.★★★★ »That was an interesting book. I am ready to
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Green Bond Market Survey for the Lao People's Democratic Republic

Insights on the Perspectives of Institutional Investors and Underwriters

by Asian Development Bank ...

This publication provides an overview of institutional investors’ interest in green bonds issued in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, along with an assessment of the perspectives of local arrangers and underwriters on their clients’ interest in green bond issuances. It presents the results of a survey to help identify drivers, impediments, and development priorities for the Lao People’s ... Read more

$6.11 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This publication provides an overview of institutional investors’ interest in green bonds issued in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, along with an assessment of the perspectives of local arrangers and underwriters on their clients’ interest in green bond issuances. It presents the results of a survey to help identify drivers, impediments, and development priorities for the Lao People’s
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Spon's Mechanical and Electrical Services Price Book 2021

Edited by AECOM ...

Series series Spon's Price Books
The definitive M&E price book with additions to the measured works, updates to approximate estimating and new engineering features.Spon's Mechanical and Electrical Services Price Book 2021 continues to be the most comprehensive and best annual services engineering price book currently available, providing detailed pricing information across the full range of mechanical and electrical services, ... Read more

$309.06 CAD

The definitive M&E price book with additions to the measured works, updates to approximate estimating and new engineering features.Spon's Mechanical and Electrical Services Price Book 2021 continues to be the most comprehensive and best annual services engineering price book currently available, providing detailed pricing information across the full range of mechanical and electrical services,
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A Dog for a Self-Reliant Life

by Daniel Ioan Badescu ...

"A Dog for a Self-Reliant Life" is a practical and inspiring guide dedicated to all those who want to raise a loyal, balanced, and useful German Shepherd.Written by Daniel Bădescu, this book is based on real experience raising Chira, a female German Shepherd raised from only two weeks old.Motivation and Vision: Why integrate a dog into a resilient life and what role it plays in protection, support ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"A Dog for a Self-Reliant Life" is a practical and inspiring guide dedicated to all those who want to raise a loyal, balanced, and useful German Shepherd.Written by Daniel Bădescu, this book is based on real experience raising Chira, a female German Shepherd raised from only two weeks old.Motivation and Vision: Why integrate a dog into a resilient life and what role it plays in protection, support
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Engineering Surveys for Industry

by Alojz Kopáčik, Ján Erdélyi, Peter Kyrinovič ...

Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
This book is the translated English version of a text on industrial surveys, originally published in Slovak by SPEKTRUM STU Publishing. This updated version is not only a translation of the original, but also a reviewed, extended version, which reflects up-to-date international standards and regulations.The book covers topics in engineering surveying not available in other publications in this ... Read more

$127.70 CAD

This book is the translated English version of a text on industrial surveys, originally published in Slovak by SPEKTRUM STU Publishing. This updated version is not only a translation of the original, but also a reviewed, extended version, which reflects up-to-date international standards and regulations.The book covers topics in engineering surveying not available in other publications in this
... Read more
Fundamentals Of Surveying Exam Guide 2026/2027 for Everyone

Complete Guide with 900 Practice Questions and Clear Explanations

by Terry Giron ...

The Fundamentals Of Surveying Exam Guide 2026/2027 for Everyone is a structured learning resource designed to support candidates preparing for the Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) examination. This guide presents essential surveying principles, mathematical concepts, and exam-relevant topics in a clear and organized format suitable for learners at all stages of preparation.The guide focuses on ... Read more

$9.89 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Fundamentals Of Surveying Exam Guide 2026/2027 for Everyone is a structured learning resource designed to support candidates preparing for the Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) examination. This guide presents essential surveying principles, mathematical concepts, and exam-relevant topics in a clear and organized format suitable for learners at all stages of preparation.The guide focuses on
... Read more
Spon's Mechanical and Electrical Services Price Book 2022

Edited by AECOM ...

Series series Spon's Price Books
The definitive M&E price book with additions to the measured works, updates to approximate estimating and new engineering features.Spon's Mechanical and Electrical Services Price Book 2022 continues to be the most comprehensive and best annual services engineering price book currently available, providing detailed pricing information across the full range of mechanical and electrical services, ... Read more

$295.69 CAD

The definitive M&E price book with additions to the measured works, updates to approximate estimating and new engineering features.Spon's Mechanical and Electrical Services Price Book 2022 continues to be the most comprehensive and best annual services engineering price book currently available, providing detailed pricing information across the full range of mechanical and electrical services,
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Effective Procurement of Ground Investigation

by Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists (AGS) ...

Effective Procurement of Ground Investigation is a client’s best practice guide to procuring good quality ground investigations which will ensure that ground related and other risks are suitably and sufficiently assessed and that the required data is obtained to meet the project objectives. Procurement should follow a structured process from planning, through risk assessment to choosing the most ... Read more

$59.21 CAD

Effective Procurement of Ground Investigation is a client’s best practice guide to procuring good quality ground investigations which will ensure that ground related and other risks are suitably and sufficiently assessed and that the required data is obtained to meet the project objectives. Procurement should follow a structured process from planning, through risk assessment to choosing the most
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Guide to the JCT Design and Build Contract - 2024 Edition

by Seán Mac Labhraí ...

This book provides a comprehensive guide to the 2024 edition of the JCT Design and Build Contract. It offers a straightforward reference to help practitioners understand the rights and obligations of the parties, and to administrate the Contract in an accurate and timely manner.Part 1 provides commentary on all the key provisions of the Contract, in plain English. It adopts the same structure as ... Read more

$91.16 CAD

This book provides a comprehensive guide to the 2024 edition of the JCT Design and Build Contract. It offers a straightforward reference to help practitioners understand the rights and obligations of the parties, and to administrate the Contract in an accurate and timely manner.Part 1 provides commentary on all the key provisions of the Contract, in plain English. It adopts the same structure as
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Engineering Surveying

by Mark Breach, Wilf Schofield ...

Engineering surveying involves determining the position of natural and man-made features on or beneath the Earth’s surface and utilizing these features in the planning, design and construction of works. It is a critical part of any engineering project. Without an accurate understanding of the size, shape and nature of the site the project risks expensive and time-consuming errors or even ... Read more

$125.66 CAD

Engineering surveying involves determining the position of natural and man-made features on or beneath the Earth’s surface and utilizing these features in the planning, design and construction of works. It is a critical part of any engineering project. Without an accurate understanding of the size, shape and nature of the site the project risks expensive and time-consuming errors or even
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Ubiquitous Point Cloud

Theory, Model, and Applications

by Bisheng Yang, Zhen Dong, Fuxun Liang, Xiaoxin Mi ...

Series series Imaging Science
Point clouds from LiDAR and photogrammetry are vital and vast sources of geospatial information besides remote sensing imagery. This book provides the latest theory and methodology for point cloud processing with AI to better serve earth observation, 3D vision, autonomous driving, smart city, and geospatial information applications. It covers various aspects of 3D geospatial information, including ... Read more

$221.75 CAD

Point clouds from LiDAR and photogrammetry are vital and vast sources of geospatial information besides remote sensing imagery. This book provides the latest theory and methodology for point cloud processing with AI to better serve earth observation, 3D vision, autonomous driving, smart city, and geospatial information applications. It covers various aspects of 3D geospatial information, including
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Land Tenure, Boundary Surveys, and Cadastral Systems

by George M. Cole, Donald A. Wilson ...

Land is important to all aspects of human life and has a key role in the economic well-being of society therefore, land tenure, land ownership, and real property law is a critical part of any developed nation. Together, the processes of how land parcels are held; how they are defined, measured, and described to allow economic transactions; how they are marked to allow their use and defense; and ... Read more

$72.68 CAD

Land is important to all aspects of human life and has a key role in the economic well-being of society therefore, land tenure, land ownership, and real property law is a critical part of any developed nation. Together, the processes of how land parcels are held; how they are defined, measured, and described to allow economic transactions; how they are marked to allow their use and defense; and
... Read more
Project Finance for Construction

by Anthony Higham, Carl Bridge, Peter Farrell ...

The world of construction is intrinsically linked with that of finance, from the procurement and tendering stage of projects right through to valuation of buildings. In addition to this, things like administrations, liquidations, mergers, take-overs, buy-outs and floatations affect construction firms as they do all other companies.This book is a rare explanation of common construction management ... Read more

$77.61 CAD

The world of construction is intrinsically linked with that of finance, from the procurement and tendering stage of projects right through to valuation of buildings. In addition to this, things like administrations, liquidations, mergers, take-overs, buy-outs and floatations affect construction firms as they do all other companies.This book is a rare explanation of common construction management
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Claims, Disputes and Litigation Involving BIM

by Jason Dougherty ...

Are you unsure about:the current US legal environment with respect to BIM and VDC?the evolving standards of care for design and construction professionals using BIM and VDC?what practical methods and techniques can be used for analyzing construction claims and disputes involving BIM technologies and VDC processes?Building Information Modeling (BIM) technologies and Virtual Design and Construction ... Read more

$68.98 CAD

Are you unsure about:the current US legal environment with respect to BIM and VDC?the evolving standards of care for design and construction professionals using BIM and VDC?what practical methods and techniques can be used for analyzing construction claims and disputes involving BIM technologies and VDC processes?Building Information Modeling (BIM) technologies and Virtual Design and Construction
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Valuation

Principles into Practice

Edited by Richard Hayward ...

The sixth edition of Valuation: Principles into Practice continues to be both a core text for all students undertaking surveying qualifications and a handy reference guide for valuers in practice. The new edition has been thoroughly updated with nine completely re-written chapters. The book provides extensive details of valuation principles and practices in agricultural, commercial, residential, ... Read more

$113.33 CAD

The sixth edition of Valuation: Principles into Practice continues to be both a core text for all students undertaking surveying qualifications and a handy reference guide for valuers in practice. The new edition has been thoroughly updated with nine completely re-written chapters. The book provides extensive details of valuation principles and practices in agricultural, commercial, residential,
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Building Cost Planning for the Design Team

by Jim Smith ...

Cost management of all building projects has become increasingly important as clients in the public and private sector demand the highest quality cost planning services with accurate budgeting and cost control. All members of the design team must integrate their activities to ensure that a high quality project is delivered on time and within budget.This book considers building cost planning and ... Read more

$113.33 CAD

Cost management of all building projects has become increasingly important as clients in the public and private sector demand the highest quality cost planning services with accurate budgeting and cost control. All members of the design team must integrate their activities to ensure that a high quality project is delivered on time and within budget.This book considers building cost planning and
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Basic Surveying

by Raymond Paul, Walter Whyte ...

The primary aim of this book is to provide a guide to current practice and equipment for non-specialist surveyors in the various professions involved in the construction industry and the environment. It is suitable for students preparing for degrees and diplomas in architecture, building, building surveying, quantity surveying, estate management and town planning and environmental studies. It is ... Read more

$99.78 CAD

The primary aim of this book is to provide a guide to current practice and equipment for non-specialist surveyors in the various professions involved in the construction industry and the environment. It is suitable for students preparing for degrees and diplomas in architecture, building, building surveying, quantity surveying, estate management and town planning and environmental studies. It is
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The Real Estate Market in Ghana

An Emerging Market in Sub-Saharan Africa

by Wilfred K. Anim-Odame ...

Series series Routledge International Real Estate Markets Series
This book seeks to fill the information gap on a key emerging real estate market and demystify the perception that the market in Ghana and indeed, across sub-Saharan Africa is opaque. Drawing on decades of experience from within the market, the author presents a detailed examination of the real estate market in Ghana and its existing regulatory framework. In doing so, he provides a justification ... Read more

$104.71 CAD

This book seeks to fill the information gap on a key emerging real estate market and demystify the perception that the market in Ghana and indeed, across sub-Saharan Africa is opaque. Drawing on decades of experience from within the market, the author presents a detailed examination of the real estate market in Ghana and its existing regulatory framework. In doing so, he provides a justification
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Estimating for Builders and Surveyors

by Ross D Buchan, F W Eric Fleming, Fiona E K Grant ...

Written for students taking courses in building and surveying, 'Estimating for Builders and Surveyors' describes and explains the method used by the estimator to build up prices or rates for items described in the SMM7 format. Each chapter is a self-contained unit related to a particular element in the building. Worked examples throughout reflect both traditional and up-to-date technology. Written ... Read more

$91.16 CAD

Written for students taking courses in building and surveying, 'Estimating for Builders and Surveyors' describes and explains the method used by the estimator to build up prices or rates for items described in the SMM7 format. Each chapter is a self-contained unit related to a particular element in the building. Worked examples throughout reflect both traditional and up-to-date technology. Written
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Spon's Railways Construction Price Book

by Franklin + Andrews ...

Series series Spon's Price Books
Over £6 billion is scheduled for investment in the UK's railway infrastructure over the next few years, with £1.2 billion committed to enhancement projects, £1.3 billion to infrastructure maintenance and £1.2 billion on track renewals. Significant investment is also planned in signalling, telecommunications, electrification, stations and depot buildings.Bidding for, winning and completing this ... Read more

$616.02 CAD

Over £6 billion is scheduled for investment in the UK's railway infrastructure over the next few years, with £1.2 billion committed to enhancement projects, £1.3 billion to infrastructure maintenance and £1.2 billion on track renewals. Significant investment is also planned in signalling, telecommunications, electrification, stations and depot buildings.Bidding for, winning and completing this
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Taking Off Quantities: Civil Engineering

by Bryan Spain ...

Series series Spon's Price Books
This book provides a thorough understanding of the general principles of measurement for taking off quantities. An essential guide to any quantity surveyor, architect or engineer. Taking off quantities: Civil Engineering demonstrates, through a series of detailed worked examples from a range of civil engineering projects, how the measurement techni ... Read more

$221.77 CAD

This book provides a thorough understanding of the general principles of measurement for taking off quantities. An essential guide to any quantity surveyor, architect or engineer. Taking off quantities: Civil Engineering demonstrates, through a series of detailed worked examples from a range of civil engineering projects, how the measurement techni
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Land Intelligence and Geospatial Ecosystem

Sustainability, Digital and AI Innovations, and Applications

Edited by Abbas Rajabifard, Behnam Atazadeh ...

This book provides a comprehensive understanding of how advanced intelligent geospatial technologies are transforming the way we record, register, manage, and use land. It explains the basics of intelligent land administration systems, explores new innovative technologies for capturing, validating, storing, querying, and analysing aboveground and underground land ownership, and discusses how ... Read more

$221.75 CAD

This book provides a comprehensive understanding of how advanced intelligent geospatial technologies are transforming the way we record, register, manage, and use land. It explains the basics of intelligent land administration systems, explores new innovative technologies for capturing, validating, storing, querying, and analysing aboveground and underground land ownership, and discusses how
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