This book is primarily intended for student preparing for the intermediate Chartered Quantity Surveyor's examination, and is based on the syllabus of the Royal institution of Chrtered Surveyors. It has been written to appeal also to candidates reading for degrees and deiplomas recignized by the Institution as qualifiying for the exemptions fromthe professinal examinations, and for who the discipline of a sound theoretical approach to the subjuect is thought to be especially desirable. Contents are in four parts. Part One: The Quantity Surveying Profession: Historical background; The scops of the profession; The bill of quantities; & Review of office systems. Part Two: The Preparation of Dimentons: Dimension layout; Measuring porcedure; Method of study. Part Three: Substructures: General procedure for strip foundaions; Site preparation; Foundation trenches; Foundation concrete and footings; Foundation walls and damp-proof courses; Stepped foundatoins; Deep strip foundations; Raft foundations. Part Four: Superstructures: Brickwork; Blockwork; Brick facework; Architectural features; Stone walling; Fires and vents; Carpentry work; Floors; Roof coverings; Roof consruction; stack adjustments; Flat roofs. Appendix: Consturctional elements checklist; Methematical formulae. Index to SMM Clause Number References & General Index. 378 Pages.