Bryan Spain is a consultant quantity surveyor who specialises in building and civil engineering costs. He has worked in local government, private practice and contracting organisations. He has also written over 50 books, mainly on construction costs.

• Preface. Introduction. Part One: Unit Rates. Demolition, excavation and filling. Concrete work. Brickwork and blockwork. Masonry. Carpentry and joinery. Metalwork. Roofing. Asphalt work. Floor, wall and ceiling finishings. Alterations and repairs. Spot items. Part Two: Damage Repairs. Part Three: Approximate Estimating. Part Four: Plant and Tool Hire. Part Five: General Construction Data. Part Six: Business Matters. Index.

Bryan Spain is a consultant quantity surveyor who specialises in building and civil engineering costs. He has worked in local government, private practice and contracting organisations. He has also written over 50 books, mainly on construction costs.

• Preface. Introduction. Part One: Unit Rates. Demolition, excavation and filling. Concrete work. Brickwork and blockwork. Masonry. Carpentry and joinery. Metalwork. Roofing. Asphalt work. Floor, wall and ceiling finishings. Alterations and repairs. Spot items. Part Two: Damage Repairs. Part Three: Approximate Estimating. Part Four: Plant and Tool Hire. Part Five: General Construction Data. Part Six: Business Matters. Index.

Bryan Spain is a consultant quantity surveyor who specialises in building and civil engineering costs. He has worked in local government, private practice and contracting organisations. He has also written over 50 books, mainly on construction costs.

• Preface. Introduction. Part One: Unit Rates. Demolition, excavation and filling. Concrete work. Brickwork and blockwork. Masonry. Carpentry and joinery. Metalwork. Roofing. Asphalt work. Floor, wall and ceiling finishings. Alterations and repairs. Spot items. Part Two: Damage Repairs. Part Three: Approximate Estimating. Part Four: Plant and Tool Hire. Part Five: General Construction Data. Part Six: Business Matters. Index.