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Drawing the Lineby Edwin Danson
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2001; US$ 26.95THE FIRST POPULAR HISTORY OF THE MAKING OF THE MASON-DIXON LINE The Mason-Dixon line-surely the most famous surveyors' line ever drawn-represents one of the greatest and most difficult scientific achievements of its time. But behind this significant triumph is a thrilling story, one that has thus far eluded both historians and surveyors. In this engrossing narrative, professional surveyor Edwin Danson takes us on a fascinating journey with Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon, two gifted and exuberant English surveyors, through the fields and forests of eighteenth-century America. Vividly describing life in the backwoods and the hardships and dangers of frontier surveying, Drawing the Line discloses for the first time in 250 years many hitherto... more...
High Resolution Site Surveysby Roger Parkinson
Spon Press 2000; US$ 240.00Well-illustrated, and with numerous case studies showing the application of theory in everyday situations, High Resolution Site Surveys is an indispensable guide for the student and practitioner alike. more...
Residential Property Appraisalby Phil Parnham; Chris Rispin
Spon Press 2000; US$ 59.95This is a classic practitioner's handbook for surveyors involved in the appraisal of residential property for lending purposes. Thus, it will focus on the distinct professional roles required by Mortgage Valuations (MVs) amd Home Buyers Surveys. more...
Practical Methods for Design and Analysis of Complex Surveysby Risto Lehtonen; Erkki Pahkinen
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2004; US$ 135.00Large surveys are becoming increasingly available for public use, and researchers are often faced with the need to analyse complex survey data to address key scientific issues. For proper analysis it is also important to be aware of the different aspects of the design of complex surveys. Practical Methods for Design and Analysis of Complex Surveys features intermediate and advanced statistical techniques for use in designing and analysing complex surveys. This extensively updated edition features much new material, and detailed practical exercises with links to a Web site, helping instructors and enabling use for distance learning. * Provides a comprehensive introduction to sampling and estimation in descriptive surveys, including design effect... more...
Competitive Tendering - Management and Realityby Philip Sayers
Spon Press 1997; US$ 210.00This is a book written by those at the sharp end of contract management. The lessons learnt are of value to everyone involved in, or studying, all forms of contract management. Readers will be able to learn from examples of best, and worst, practice. It is especially valuable for clients, contractors, college staff and students, directors and consultants. more...
Surveying Instruments of Greece and Romeby M. J. T. Lewis
Cambridge University Press 2001; US$ 35.00This book contains translations of all the ancient texts on surveying, including major sources hitherto untapped. It sets out to reconstruct the instruments and to explain how they were used. A level of technical sophistication emerges which must count as one of the greatest achievements of the ancient world. more...
Investment Procurement and Performance in Constructionby Piers Venmore-Rowland; P. S. Brandon; Trevor Mole
Routledge 1991; US$ 350.00Presenting a broad view of good practice and research at the forefront of construction investment, procurement and performance, this work addresses recent techniques and technology which enable property to be valued and managed and buildings to be built as effectively and efficiently as possible. more...
Sick Building Syndromeby Jack Rostron
Spon Press 1997; US$ 134.95Sick building syndrome is for many of us an enigma. The legislative precedents currently being set in North America underline the need for rational examination of the problem. This new collection of expert writing will help unravel the complex more...
Domestic Building Surveysby Andrew R. Williams; A. Williams
Taylor & Francis 1993; US$ 129.95This is a practical guide showing how to undertake a domestic building survey. The text describes the practical aspects of surveying with a full description of the author's own experience, at the same time drawing out the important principles involved. more...
World Spatial Metadata Standardsby Harold Moellering; H.J. Aalders; Aaron Crane
Elsevier 2005; US$ 250.00This book represents years of work by the ICA Spatial Data Standards Commission during the 1995-2003 ICA cycles. It consists of an Introduction and six Regional Summary chapters that describe the spatial metadata activities happening in Europe, North America, Asia/Pacific, Latin America, Africa/Middle East, and the ISO community. These chapters provide the broader context and description of the milieu in which these standards operate, so that the reader can more easily understand the scientific and technical framework from whence a particular standard has emerged. The third section is a complete listing of all of the three levels of scientific and technical characteristics, and their meaning by the inclusion of a set of definitions for metadata... more...









