The Student's Guide to the Practice of Measuring and Valuing Artificers' Works: Containing Directions for Taking Dimensions, Abstracting the Same, and ... for Valuation of Labour, and for the Calcul - Softcover

Edward Dobson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0365966983 ISBN 13: 9780365966982

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the essentials of building measurement and cost with clear, practical guidance.

This handbook surveys the methods and accepted practices used by surveyors, bricklayers, carpenters, masons, and other trades involved in building projects. It covers how to measure, estimate, and manage work from foundations to finishes, with broad practical instruction you can apply in real projects.

Readers will find structured guidance on topics such as measuring techniques, earthwork and foundations, framing and joinery, masonry, plastering, roofing, and the use of iron and other metals in construction. The book also explains how to read plans, price labor, and handle common contract and site challenges. It presents rules, tests, and checklists to help ensure accuracy and avoid costly mistakes.

Designed as a reference for students and professionals, the edition emphasizes practical calculations, estimating methods, and the practicalities of running a building site. It ties together the theory of measurement with the realities of project management in construction settings.

• How to reduce complex measurements to manageable, repeatable procedures
• Step-by-step guidance on foundations, carpentry, masonry, and finishing works
• Practical rules for area, volume, tiling, and roofing measurements
• Contractual considerations, cost estimation, and site management tips

Ideal for builders, surveyors, and students seeking a solid, ready-to-use reference for building measurement and valuation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0365966983
• ISBN 13: 9780365966982
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 448