Construction Cost Management and Estimating for Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers: A Step-by-Step Guide to Budgeting, Cost Control, Tendering, a

By Prof Clarabelle Enioko Joy

Construction Cost Management and Estimating for Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers
A Step-by-Step Guide to Budgeting, Cost Control, Tendering, and Financial Management for Construction Professionals, Engineers, and Contractors

Stop losing money on projects you thought were profitable.
Stop guessing your way through estimates.
Stop learning the hard way.

In today's construction industry, profit is won or lost long before the first brick is laid. One inaccurate estimate. One poorly controlled budget. One weak tender submission - and months of hard work disappear into thin margins.

This book was written to change that.

Finally, A Practical Guide Built for the Real World

Most construction cost books are either:

Too academicToo theoreticalToo vagueOr disconnected from real project pressures

This is different.

This is a hands-on, step-by-step roadmap designed specifically for:

Quantity SurveyorsProject ManagersConstruction ProfessionalsEngineersContractorsCareer-driven Estimators

Whether you're new to the field or managing multimillion-dollar projects, this guide gives you practical tools you can apply immediately.

What You Will Master InsideHow to prepare accurate construction cost estimates with confidenceProven budgeting techniques that prevent cost overrunsReal-world cost control systems that protect profit marginsTendering strategies that increase your win rateFinancial management principles tailored to construction projectsRisk identification and cost forecasting methods professionals use

No fluff. No unnecessary theory. Just actionable frameworks and clear explanations.

Designed for Results - Not Just Reading

This book bridges the gap between:

Academic knowledge and site realityEstimating theory and profitable executionProject management principles and financial control

It simplifies complex cost management concepts into practical systems you can implement immediately - whether you are pricing a small residential job or overseeing large infrastructure works.

Why This Book Matters Now

The construction industry is evolving. Clients demand tighter budgets. Competition is fiercer. Margins are thinner. Digital tools are changing how costs are managed.

Professionals who understand modern cost management and strategic estimating are no longer just employees - they are indispensable assets.

This guide equips you with the financial intelligence that separates average practitioners from trusted experts.

If You Want To: Deliver projects within budget - consistentlyProtect your company's profitabilityImprove tender success ratesStrengthen your decision-making with cost clarityAdvance your career in quantity surveying or project management

Construction does not forgive financial mistakes.
But with the right knowledge, it rewards precision, discipline, and strategy.

Master your numbers.
Control your costs.
Win better projects.
Build with confidence.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GQ9V9J16
• ISBN13: 9798249582142
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 1.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.5" x 11.0"