Building Quantities Explained

Front Matter....Pages i-xiii General Introduction....Pages 1-8 General Principles of ‘Taking-off’....Pages 9-19 Use of Mensuration in Quantities....Pages 20-31 Measurement of Excavation and Foundations....Pages 32-51 Measurement of Brickwork, Facework and Blockwork....Pages 52-73 Measurement of Chimney-Breasts and Stacks, Fireplaces, Vents and Rubble Walling....Pages 74-86 Measurement of Floors....Pages 87-103 Measurement of Roofs....Pages 104-135 Measurement of Internal Finishings....Pages 136-148 Measurement of Windows....Pages 149-170 Measurement of Doors....Pages 171-184 Measurement of Staircases and Fittings....Pages 185-193 Measurement of Plumbing Installations....Pages 194-209 Measurement of Drainage Work....Pages 210-221 Measurement of External Works....Pages 222-232 Bill Preparation Processes....Pages 233-276 Measurement of Small Dwellings....Pages 277-283 Back Matter....Pages 284-299