The discipline of cost planning -- Research and development in cost planning practice -- The three stages of cost planning -- Phase 1: Cost planning at the briefing stage -- Phase 2: Cost planning at the design stage -- Phase 3: Cost planning and control at production and operation -- Appendix A: BCIS elemental cost analysis -- Appendix B: Discount rate tables -- Index

Develops the subject of cost planning in the procurement of buildings. This update includes the recent changes in the UK construction industry. Contains topics such as procurement innovation, whole life-cycle costing and modelling techniques. Textbook contains the fundamentals for cost planning practice and for students studying for quantity surveyor degrees and construction management degrees. Develops the principles of cost planning from a pre-contract and a post-contract perception. Discusses the role of effective briefing and client and stakeholder engagement. Analyses the role of the quantity surveyor and of the building economist. Emphasises the need for the design team members to work in collaboration as early as possible in the course of the project.