{"product_id":"introduction-to-building-procurement-1","title":"Introduction to Building Procurement","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe procurement stage of the building process is critical to the success of any building project, and as such must be understood by everybody entering the industry. \u003cem\u003eIntroduction to Building Procurement \u003c\/em\u003eis designed to familiarize the novice with the principles and methods of building procurement, starting at the most basic level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith chapter summaries and tutorial questions provided throughout the book, the reader will get to grips with the following topics: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe structure of the construction industry \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe nature of clients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe historical development of building procurement methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe roles and responsibilities carried out in any project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaving developed the necessary background knowledge, the reader is then introduced to the more complex aspects of procurement in detail, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emethods of paying contractors \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe main procurement routes in use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estandard forms of contract.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe concluding chapter discusses emerging procurement trends, and speculates on future developments to bring the reader right up to speed with the modern industry. With its clear layout and highly accessible approach, \u003cem\u003eIntroduction to Building Procuremen \u003c\/em\u003eis the perfect introductory text for undergraduate students and professionals starting out on a career in quantity surveying, construction project management or construction commercial management.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55002208633176,"sku":"9780415482158","price":235.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780415482158_62f244f3-5ffd-46f3-8625-b808e9a6d312.jpg?v=1769108427","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/introduction-to-building-procurement-1","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}