Books by Bryan Spain

This is the first book to present critical information about materials, labour and plant constants required for the estimating process under one cover. A truly unique and indispensable reference tool for everyone in the field.

A work on first stage estimating costs that covers a spectrum of building costs and a range of related M&E work and landscaping work. It is suitable for construction professionals and clients making early judgements on the viability of new projects.

Suitable for contractors and small businesses carrying out small works, this book contains information on various rates, each broken down to labour, material overheads and profit. It includes project costs for: rainwater goods installations; bathrooms external waste systems; central heating systems; and hot and cold water systems.

Suitable for contractors, quantity surveyors and clients carrying out small works, this book contains information on thousands of rates each broken down to labour, material overheads and profit. It gives professional advice on setting up and running a business.

Suitable for small and medium contractors and for those involved in building traditional extensions or converting lofts, this book provides cost data. It features chapters on the pricing of common alterations, repair of damage due to floods, fire and gales, and on plant and tool hire.

This book provides a thorough understanding of the general principles of measurement for taking off quantities. An essential guide to any quantity surveyor, architect or engineer.

Suitable for contractors and small businesses carrying out small works, this book provides information on thousands of rates, each broken down to labour, material overheads and profit for residential, retail and light industrial premises.

Useful for contractors and small businesses carrying out small works, this book contains information on rates, each broken down to labour, material overheads and profit. It includes typical project costs for such a range of finishings: painting and wallpapering, plasterwork, floor and wall tiles, rendering, and external work.

Useful for contractors and small businesses carrying out small works, this book contains information on rates, each broken down to labour, material overheads and profit. It focusses on garden maintenance work on blocks of flats and individual houses, schools and sports fields, garden makeovers, and, laying patios and paths.

Extending your home? New kitchen or bathroom? Planning to decorate? With guidance on all your home improvement projects, this book tells you: the time the job will take; the costs of the materials; how difficult it's going to be; and what a professional is going to charge to do it for you; make sure you get value for money; and more.

Especially written for contractors and small businesses carrying out small works, Spon's Estimating Costs Guide to Roofing contains accurate information on thousands of rates.