: Reviewers from Chartered Builder note that the book is "very useful for students," making it a staple for construction and surveying courses.
: User reviews on Amazon UK praise the book for its logical reasoning and clearly set-out examples. Critical Considerations Estimating for Builders and Surveyors
(2nd Edition), by Ross D. Buchan, F.W. Eric Fleming, and Fiona E.K. Grant, is a widely recognized textbook designed for students and entry-level professionals. Published by Routledge , it serves as a practical introduction to building up prices for items based on the SMM7 (Standard Method of Measurement) format. Key Highlights : Reviewers from Chartered Builder note that the
: Since it is built on the SMM7 format, practitioners working with newer standards like NRM2 (New Rules of Measurement) may need to supplement this book with more current resources. Topic Coverage Buchan, F
: Structural steelwork, glazing, electrical work, and drainage.