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Modelling Pedestrian Movement provides a detailed introduction to the principles and practices involved in simulating pedestrian and crowd flow patterns. The contents of the book include fundamental research on pedestrian movement; the theories, techniques and tools for pedestrian modelling, and a range of original case studies that illustrate how pedestrian modelling can facilitate design and safety decisions.Part I on data and techniques provides guidance on data collection, uses of both macroscopic and microscopic simulation model development, and approaches to analysis and interpretation of model outputs. The global case studies in Part 2 include examples of pedestrian modelling for complex buildings, major events, rail interchanges, airport terminals and public spaces.Modelling Pedestrian Movement:shows how pedestrian modelling can be used to validate design, reduce congestion, and facilitate successful operational planning of access, safety and securityassumes no prior knowledge of pedestrian modelling or pedestrian dynamicsincludes 12 international case studies demonstrating a range of applicationsModelling Pedestrian Movement is a unique indispensable guide for transport planners, modelling professionals, urban designers, architects, fire engineers, and students of these subject areas.

Compiled by AECOM, the 2026 edition has been updated with the latest pricing information to help you manage your projects over the next 12 months through this challenging period of inflationary pressure, global uncertainty and skills shortages.It includes 20,000 prices for the most frequently specified construction items, the majority with labour constants and detailed build-ups. All prices have been updated via comprehensive supplier engagement combined with AECOM’s market intelligence and a short-term inflationary forecast to ensure you have the most accurate cost data available. Activity descriptions and build ups have been updated to reflect changes to standard specifications, Building Regulation changes, emerging practices, and changing outputs. Although it suits a wide range of project sizes, this is the only price book which sets out a detailed cost base for contracts exceeding £4,000,000 in value.All the standard features you have come to expect from SPON'S ARCHITECTS' AND BUILDERS' PRICE BOOK are also included:Hundreds of alternative materials prices for the more unusual itemsDetailed guidance on wage rates, daywork, cost limits and allowances, property insurance and professional fees, plus useful formulae, design criteria and trade association addressesIncluded within the inside front cover of every book is a VitalSource® eBook redemption code giving one user access to the content digitally until the end of December 2026.

Compiled by AECOM, the Spon’s Civil Engineering and Highway Works Price Book 2026 is the milestone 40th edition and has been updated with the latest pricing information to help you manage your projects over the next 12 months through this challenging period of inflationary pressure, global uncertainty and skills shortages.It provides a full breakdown of labour, plant and material elements for civil and highway works. Cost guidance is given at a number of levels, varying from the more general functional costs to detailed resource costing; and in conformity with CESMM4 and the Highways Method of Measurement, and updated to the CIJC wage agreement.All prices have been updated via comprehensive supplier engagement combined with AECOM’s market intelligence and a short-term inflationary forecast to ensure you have the most accurate cost data available. Activity descriptions and build ups have been updated to reflect changes to standard specifications, Building Regulation changes, emerging practices, and changing outputs.All the standard features you have come to expect from SPON'S Civil Engineering and Highway Works Price Book 2026 are also included:Budgeting: estimating principles, on-cost advice, method-related chargesResource costings: labour costs, plant costs, material pricesRapid cost information: approximate estimates, dayworks, cost indicesPlant and labour allowances: production rates, outputs, man hour constantsDetailed pricing: unit costs with full breakdown, or specialist prices, with advice on item coverage, waste allowances and comparative costsIncidental advice: tables and formulae, technical information, professional adviceIncluded within the inside front cover of every book is a VitalSource eBook redemption code giving one user access to the content digitally until the end of December 2026.

Compiled by AECOM, the 2026 edition has been updated with the latest pricing information to help you manage your projects over the next 12 months through this challenging period of inflationary pressure, global uncertainty and skills shortages.It covers the full range of mechanical and electrical services, together with higher-level costs for a diverse range of systems and different building applications. All prices have been updated via comprehensive supplier engagement combined with AECOM’s market intelligence and a short-term inflationary forecast to ensure you have the most accurate cost data available. The approximate estimating section has been revised to provide up-to-date key data in terms of square metre rates, all-in-rates for key elements and selected specialist activities and elemental analyses on a comprehensive range of building types.All the standard features you have come to expect from SPON'S MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SERVICES PRICE BOOK are also included, considered essential for today’s services cost professional:detailed materials prices, labour constants, labour costs and measured work prices for mechanical and electrical works, from above ground drainage to automatic transfer switches, and circuit breakers to sprinkler systemsan extensive Approximate Estimating section for quick, rule-of-thumb pricing of mechanical or electrical installations, together with elemental services costs for different types and standard of buildingsfull details of wage rates, daywork and cost indices on a national and Central London basisan updated index and guidance notesIncluded within the inside front cover of every book is a VitalSource® eBook redemption code giving one user access to the content digitally until the end of December 2026.

Now in its 45th edition, Spon's External Works and Landscape Price Book 2026 offers the only comprehensive source of information for detailed external works and landscape costs. It covers all the items to be found in hard and soft landscape contracts, and forms an indispensable reference book for quantity surveyors, landscape architects, contractors and local authority managers – essential for compiling estimates, specifications, bills of quantities and works schedules – no matter what the size of the project being undertaken.All the standard features that you expect from SPON'S EXTERNAL WORKS AND LANDSCAPE PRICE BOOK remain:• material and measured work prices covering contract items from preliminaries and site clearance and encompassing the core external works activities with full breakdowns into labour, materials and other components• detailed guidance on wage rates, landscape consultants’ fee scales• an extensive Approximate Estimates section for rapid spot estimatingUse the access code inside the front cover of the book to get set up with an ebook of this edition on the VitalSource® Bookshelf platform, available for access and use until the end of December 2026.

SPON’S ARCHITECTS’ AND BUILDERS’ PRICE BOOK 2019, compiled by AECOM, still provides the most accurate, detailed and professionally relevant construction price information for the UK. Its unique Tender Index, updated through the year, gives an ongoing reality check and allows you to adjust for changing market conditions. Although it suits a wide range of project sizes, this is the only price book which sets out a detailed cost base for contracts exceeding £4,000,000 in value.Use the access code inside the front cover of the book to get set up with an ebook of this 2019 edition on the VitalSource® Bookshelf platform. This versatile and powerful online data viewing package is available for use until the end of December 2019.As well as an overhaul of prices, several new items have been added, including: Semi and automatic pedestrian doors -- revolving, sliding, and swingAn expanded range of industrial shutter doorsIndustrial docks and sheltersAn expanded range of aluminium gutters… along with the standard features you have come to expect from SPON’S ARCHITECTS’ AND BUILDERS’ PRICE BOOK:20,000 prices for the most frequently specified items, the majority with labour constants and detailed build-ups.Hundreds of alternative materials prices for the more unusual items.Detailed guidance on wage rates, daywork, cost limits and allowances, property insurance and professional fees, plus useful formulae, design criteria and trade association addresses.Updates, free of charge, two or three times a year – see inside for registration details. Updates are available online at www.pricebooks.co.uk

SPON'S CIVIL ENGINEERING AND HIGHWAY WORKS PRICE BOOK 2019 from AECOM gives costs for both general and civil engineering works and highway works. It provides a full breakdown of labour, plant and material elements, with labour rates updated. cost guidance is given at a number of levels, varying from the more general functional costs to detailed resource costing, and in conformity with CESMM4 and the Highways Method of Measurement.In this 33rd edition:More emphasis has been given to sampling from major projects – of £20-£100m in value with no acute access or ground condition problems and run under NEC contracts. The rates, prices and outputs in the Resources and Unit Cost calculations include allowances for wastage, normal productivity and efficiency. Plus prices from specialists More research with contractors and suppliers allows for a more confident forecast in a volatile market – but outliers have been largely excluded. Prices are based more strongly on global structural steel grades and rates and extrapolated accordingly. Pipe lining is now included, as being more effective and economical than replacement of pipes in maintenance drainage works. Consideration is given to the possible scarcity of skilled labour. Use the access code inside the front cover of the book to get set up with an ebook of this 2019 edition on the VitalSource® Bookshelf platform. This versatile and powerful online data viewing package is available for use until the end of December 2019.… along with the standard features you have come to expect from SPON'S CIVIL ENGINEERING AND HIGHWAY WORKS PRICE BOOK:for budgeting: estimating principles, on-cost advice, method-related charges for resource costings: labour costs, plant costs, material prices for rapid cost information: approximate estimates, dayworks, cost indices for plant and labour allowances: production rates, outputs, man hour constants for detailed pricing: unit costs with full breakdown, or specialist prices, with advice on item coverage, waste allowances and comparative costs for incidental advice: tables and formulae, technical information, professional advice updates, free of charge, two or three times a year – see inside for registration details. Updates are available online at www.pricebooks.co.uk

Now in its 38th edition, Spon's External Works and Landscape Price Book 2019 offers the only comprehensive source of information for detailed external works and landscape costs. It covers all the items to be found in hard and soft landscape contracts, and forms an indispensable reference book for quantity surveyors, landscape architects, contractors and local authority managers – essential for compiling estimates, specifications, bills of quantities and works schedules – no matter what the size of the project being undertaken.Use the access code inside the front cover of the book to get set up with an ebook of this 2019 edition on the VitalSource® Bookshelf platform. This versatile and powerful online data viewing package is available for use until the end of December 2019.This NRM edition includes the following new items:Corten edgingsGlass balustradesDecking pedestals for roof gardensStone copingsTier system cladding.All the standard features that you expect from SPON'S EXTERNAL WORKS AND LANDSCAPE PRICE BOOK remain:material and measured work prices covering contract items from preliminaries and site clearance and encompassing the core external works activities with full breakdowns into labour, materials and other componentsdetailed guidance on wage rates, landscape consultants’ fee scalesan extensive Approximate Estimates section for rapid spot estimatingupdates, free of charge, two or three times a year – see inside for registration details. Updates are available online at www.pricebooks.co.uk.