Professional Practice : With Elements of Estimating, Valuation, Contract and Arbitration

Written by one of the leading authorities on the subject of valuation in India, this book is both a compendium for every practicing architect, surveyor, valuer, contractor or builder, as well as recommended reading for students of architecture wanting to learn about the profession of architecture. Topics covered in the book include : i) Estimating ii) Methods of Estimating and cost planning iii) Tenders iv) Contract and Problems Arising from Them v) Contractual Machinery and Damages vi) Administration of Building Contract vii) Arbitration and Conciliation viii) Fire insurance ix) Laws relating to Repairs , Dilapidations, Waste and Fixtures x) Elements of Valuation, methods and techniques xi) Basis for Standard Rent xii) Land Acquisition ........... and much more. This is by far the most comprehensive text on the subject and should be in the library of every aspiring and practicing architect.