The Dictionary of Quantity Surveying is compiled for the purpose of assisting quantity surveyors in securing an understanding of the technical terms with which they come across in daily contact. Academics, students and practitioners of quantity surveying including those who pursue a career in the construction industry such as contract administrators, construction contracting and consultancy firms and site level personnel such as project managers, claims analysts, cost managers and procurement specialists may find this dictionary a very valuable piece of day-today reference.