Spon's African Construction Cost Handbook

Franklin (Quantity Surveyors, UK), & Andr Franklin, Franklin and Andrews , Franklin & Andrews

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CRC Press
01 August 2005

Energy technology & engineering; Quantity surveying

Series: Spon's International Price Books

This unique publication provides the only detailed, multinational guide to the cost of construction work across Africa. Thirteen chapters cover individual countries (Algeria, Cameroon, Chad, Cote d'lvoire, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa and Zambia) providing: key data on the main economic and construction indicators an outline of the national construction industry, covering structure, tendering and contract procedures, regulations and standards labour and materials cost data measured rates for a range of construction work items approximate estimating costs for a range of building types price index data and exchange rate movements against GBP sterling and US $ addresses of public and private construction related organisations.

To facilitate country-to-country comparisons the book also includes a comparative data section and comparative regional information with figures given in national currencies, GBP sterling and US $. Extensively revised and thoroughly updated with additional reference to civil engineering and infrastructure projects, this book provides more supplementary information and includes costs based on locally-sourced materials to enable quick and useful comparisons. This new edition is the indispensible guide to African construction costs.

By: Franklin (Quantity Surveyors UK), & Andr Franklin, Franklin and Andrews
Edited by: Franklin & Andrews
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 840g
ISBN: 9780415363143
ISBN 10: 0415363144
Series: Spon's International Price Books
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 01 August 2005
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Users Guide. Conversion Factors Section 1: Regional Overview Map. The Construction Industry in the Africa Region. Section 2: Individual Countries Introductory Notes to Country Sections. Introduction. Key Data. Construction Cost Data. Exchange Rates and Inflation Values. Useful Addresses. Individual Countries: Algeria. Cameroon. Chad. Gabon. Ghana. Guinea. Kenya. Nigeria. Senegal. South Africa. Tanzania. The Gambia. Zambia. Section 3: Comparative Data Introductory Notes. Key National Indicators. Population. Economy. Geography. Construction Cost Data. Bricklayer and Unskilled Labour Costs. Material Costs: Cement and Concrete Aggregates; Ready Mixed Concrete and Steel Reinforcement; Solid and Hollow Concrete Blocks; Sheet Glass and Plasterboard; Emulsion Paint and Quilt Insulation. Car Parks and Petrol Stations. Factories and Warehouses. Offices and Shops. Hospitals and Schools. Sports Halls and Hotels. Housing

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Spon's African Construction Cost Handbook

Franklin (Quantity Surveyors, UK), & Andr Franklin, Franklin and Andrews , Franklin & Andrews

$893

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