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Private Journal of Captain G.H. Richards, The

The Vancouver Island Survey (1860–1861)

Modifié par Linda Dorricott, Deidre Cullon ...

Captain Richards' journal is an account of three survey seasons on Vancouver Island aboard two British Navy ships, the HMS Plumper and the HMS Hecate. Between 1860 and 1862 Richards and his dedicated crew surveyed and charted the entire coastline of Vancouver Island, creating baseline information for the nautical charts we use today.This monumental task, faithfully and often humorously recorded, ... En savoir plus

$12.79 CAD

Captain Richards' journal is an account of three survey seasons on Vancouver Island aboard two British Navy ships, the HMS Plumper and the HMS Hecate. Between 1860 and 1862 Richards and his dedicated crew surveyed and charted the entire coastline of Vancouver Island, creating baseline information for the nautical charts we use today.This monumental task, faithfully and often humorously recorded,
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Textbook of Surveying

par C Venkatramaiah ...

This comprehensive textbook on surveying covers, in a single volume, all the topics prescribed at the undergraduate level in civil engineering in India. It presents the various methods of surveying and the underlying concepts of surveying, including modern and advanced surveying techniques and instruments such as Total Station. The narrative is enlivened with glimpses of the historical development ... En savoir plus

$29.86 CAD

This comprehensive textbook on surveying covers, in a single volume, all the topics prescribed at the undergraduate level in civil engineering in India. It presents the various methods of surveying and the underlying concepts of surveying, including modern and advanced surveying techniques and instruments such as Total Station. The narrative is enlivened with glimpses of the historical development
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Pinpoint

How GPS is Changing Technology, Culture, and Our Minds

par Greg Milner ...

"One of the most mesmerizing and exhilarating, yet alarming modern technology books…an extraordinary tale." —Gillian Tett, Financial TimesPinpoint tells the fascinating story of a hidden system that touches nearly every aspect of modern life. Tracking the development of GPS from its origins as a bomb guidance system to its present ubiquity, Greg Milner examines the technology’s double-edged effect ... En savoir plus

$17.49 CAD

"One of the most mesmerizing and exhilarating, yet alarming modern technology books…an extraordinary tale." —Gillian Tett, Financial TimesPinpoint tells the fascinating story of a hidden system that touches nearly every aspect of modern life. Tracking the development of GPS from its origins as a bomb guidance system to its present ubiquity, Greg Milner examines the technology’s double-edged effect
... En savoir plus
Luxury Watches

A purchasing guide

par Leonard Lowe ...

Collections Livre 1 - Luxury Watches
★★★★ »Good reference for those considering a luxury watch: Good overview of luxury watch manufacturers and significance of each. Reviews some leading models. Covers reasons to invest in a luxury watch…«★★★★★ »I enjoyed the book and now must rob a bank to afford a Rolex or Patek-Philippe.«★★★★ »The information contained in this book is quite useful.★★★★ »That was an interesting book. I am ready to ... En savoir plus

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★★★★ »Good reference for those considering a luxury watch: Good overview of luxury watch manufacturers and significance of each. Reviews some leading models. Covers reasons to invest in a luxury watch…«★★★★★ »I enjoyed the book and now must rob a bank to afford a Rolex or Patek-Philippe.«★★★★ »The information contained in this book is quite useful.★★★★ »That was an interesting book. I am ready to
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Willis's Practice and Procedure for the Quantity Surveyor

par Allan Ashworth, Keith Hogg, Catherine Higgs ...

Historically employed to estimate and measure the likely material requirements for any building project, the role of the modern quantity surveyor is diverse, with a wide range of employers and geographical locations to match. Change continues to be a feature in quantity surveying practice, with the New Rules of Measurement, the RICS Black Book and Building Information Modelling (BIM) all adding to ... En savoir plus

$72.99 CAD

Historically employed to estimate and measure the likely material requirements for any building project, the role of the modern quantity surveyor is diverse, with a wide range of employers and geographical locations to match. Change continues to be a feature in quantity surveying practice, with the New Rules of Measurement, the RICS Black Book and Building Information Modelling (BIM) all adding to
... En savoir plus
Estimator's Piping Man-Hour Manual

par John S. Page ...

This reference provides reliable piping estimating data including installation of pneumatic mechanical instrumentation used in monitoring various process systems. This new edition has been expanded and updated to include installation of pneumatic mechanical instrumentation, which is used in monitoring various process systems. ... En savoir plus

$120.79 CAD

This reference provides reliable piping estimating data including installation of pneumatic mechanical instrumentation used in monitoring various process systems. This new edition has been expanded and updated to include installation of pneumatic mechanical instrumentation, which is used in monitoring various process systems.
... En savoir plus
Topographic Laser Ranging and Scanning

Principles and Processing, Second Edition

Modifié par Jie Shan, Charles K. Toth ...

Topographic Laser Ranging and Scanning, Second Edition, provides a comprehensive discussion of topographic LiDAR principles, systems, data acquisition, and data processing techniques. This edition presents an introduction and summary of various LiDAR systems and their principles and addresses the operational principles of the different components and ranging methods of LiDAR systems. It discusses ... En savoir plus

$73.28 CAD

Topographic Laser Ranging and Scanning, Second Edition, provides a comprehensive discussion of topographic LiDAR principles, systems, data acquisition, and data processing techniques. This edition presents an introduction and summary of various LiDAR systems and their principles and addresses the operational principles of the different components and ranging methods of LiDAR systems. It discusses
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Real Estate Investment

A Strategic Approach

par Andrew Baum ...

Real Estate Investment: A Strategic Approach introduces professional and technical approaches to building and managing large real estate portfolios. The new edition has been fully rewritten and reorganised and includes five new chapters, 25 new international case studies and a renewed focus on topics such PropTech (property technology), innovation and ESG.Andrew Baum outlines the market and the ... En savoir plus

$108.56 CAD

Real Estate Investment: A Strategic Approach introduces professional and technical approaches to building and managing large real estate portfolios. The new edition has been fully rewritten and reorganised and includes five new chapters, 25 new international case studies and a renewed focus on topics such PropTech (property technology), innovation and ESG.Andrew Baum outlines the market and the
... En savoir plus
Cost Management of Construction Projects

par Donald Towey ...

The cost manager/quantity surveyor plays a pivotal role in the financial and contract management of construction projects, although the exact nature of the service they provide depends on the project employer’s terms of engagement. This can mean acting as consultant in a range of roles including cost and advisory services for budget setting to initiate a project, cost management through the design ... En savoir plus

$75.99 CAD

The cost manager/quantity surveyor plays a pivotal role in the financial and contract management of construction projects, although the exact nature of the service they provide depends on the project employer’s terms of engagement. This can mean acting as consultant in a range of roles including cost and advisory services for budget setting to initiate a project, cost management through the design
... En savoir plus
Basic Surveying

par Raymond Paul, Walter Whyte ...

The primary aim of this book is to provide a guide to current practice and equipment for non-specialist surveyors in the various professions involved in the construction industry and the environment. It is suitable for students preparing for degrees and diplomas in architecture, building, building surveying, quantity surveying, estate management and town planning and environmental studies. It is ... En savoir plus

$104.49 CAD

The primary aim of this book is to provide a guide to current practice and equipment for non-specialist surveyors in the various professions involved in the construction industry and the environment. It is suitable for students preparing for degrees and diplomas in architecture, building, building surveying, quantity surveying, estate management and town planning and environmental studies. It is
... En savoir plus
Facilities Management and Corporate Real Estate Management as Value Drivers

How to Manage and Measure Adding Value

Modifié par Per Anker Jensen, Theo van der Voordt ...

Facilities Management (FM) and Corporate Real Estate Management (CREM) are two closely related and relatively new management disciplines with developing international professions and increasing academic attention. Both disciplines have from the outset a strong focus on controlling and reducing cost for real estate, facilities and related services. In recent years there has been a change towards ... En savoir plus

$92.28 CAD

Facilities Management (FM) and Corporate Real Estate Management (CREM) are two closely related and relatively new management disciplines with developing international professions and increasing academic attention. Both disciplines have from the outset a strong focus on controlling and reducing cost for real estate, facilities and related services. In recent years there has been a change towards
... En savoir plus
Google Maps

Power Tools for Maximizing the API

par Evangelos Petroutsos ...

Create custom applications with the Google Maps APIFeaturing step-by-step examples, this practical resource gets you started programming the Google Maps API with JavaScript in no time. Learn how to embed maps on web pages, annotate the embedded maps with your data, generate KML files to store and reuse your map data, and enable client applications to request spatial data through web services ... En savoir plus

$51.09 CAD

Create custom applications with the Google Maps APIFeaturing step-by-step examples, this practical resource gets you started programming the Google Maps API with JavaScript in no time. Learn how to embed maps on web pages, annotate the embedded maps with your data, generate KML files to store and reuse your map data, and enable client applications to request spatial data through web services
... En savoir plus
Security Engineering; Risk Assessment and Security Measures

par Renato Golob ...

Running a risk? Are you at risk? Where is it that you are vulnerable? What is the probability of a damaging event and what are its possible damaging consequences?Just as health, safety and security are the prerequisites that we can live and work. For most of us, its existence is taken for granted to the extent where we stop even thinking about or observing it. Until the moment when we lose it, ... En savoir plus

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Running a risk? Are you at risk? Where is it that you are vulnerable? What is the probability of a damaging event and what are its possible damaging consequences?Just as health, safety and security are the prerequisites that we can live and work. For most of us, its existence is taken for granted to the extent where we stop even thinking about or observing it. Until the moment when we lose it,
... En savoir plus
Estimating for Builders and Surveyors

par R D Buchan, Eric Fleming, Fiona Grant ...

Written for students taking courses in building and surveying, 'Estimating for Builders and Surveyors' describes and explains the method used by the estimator to build up prices or rates for items described in the SMM7 format. Each chapter is a self-contained unit related to a particular element in the building. Worked examples throughout reflect both traditional and up-to-date technology. Written ... En savoir plus

$96.35 CAD

Written for students taking courses in building and surveying, 'Estimating for Builders and Surveyors' describes and explains the method used by the estimator to build up prices or rates for items described in the SMM7 format. Each chapter is a self-contained unit related to a particular element in the building. Worked examples throughout reflect both traditional and up-to-date technology. Written
... En savoir plus
EMF: Survival Guide. Discover the Real Problems Caused by Modern Radiation (5g, Wifi, Cell Phones etc.), to Protect Yourself and People Around you Better

par David Mallow ...

What dangers are hidden in the technological objects that invade our lives? What precautions should we follow in order to minimize our exposure to them?Discover them and protect yourself better with this book. Keep reading.Nowadays, humans live in an extremely modern world. Compared to just 30 or 40 years ago, technology has made great strides, bringing a lot of innovation as well as many hidden ... En savoir plus

$6.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

What dangers are hidden in the technological objects that invade our lives? What precautions should we follow in order to minimize our exposure to them?Discover them and protect yourself better with this book. Keep reading.Nowadays, humans live in an extremely modern world. Compared to just 30 or 40 years ago, technology has made great strides, bringing a lot of innovation as well as many hidden
... En savoir plus
Spon's Architects' and Builders' Price Book 2025

Modifié par AECOM ...

Collections series Spon's Price Books
Compiled by AECOM, the 2025 edition has been updated with the latest pricing information to help you manage your projects over the next 12 months through this challenging period of higher inflation and labour shortages.It includes 20,000 prices for the most frequently specified construction items, the majority with labour constants and detailed build-ups. All prices have been updated via ... En savoir plus

$339.99 CAD

Compiled by AECOM, the 2025 edition has been updated with the latest pricing information to help you manage your projects over the next 12 months through this challenging period of higher inflation and labour shortages.It includes 20,000 prices for the most frequently specified construction items, the majority with labour constants and detailed build-ups. All prices have been updated via
... En savoir plus
Surveying Instruments and Technology

par Leonid Nadolinets, Eugene Levin, Daulet Akhmedov ...

With the advent of GPS/GNSS satellite navigation systems and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) surveying profession is nowadays facing its transformative stage. Written by a team of surveying experts, Surveyor’s Instruments and Technology gives surveying students and practitioners profound understanding of how surveying instruments are designed and operating based on surveying instrument functionality ... En savoir plus

$122.14 CAD

With the advent of GPS/GNSS satellite navigation systems and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) surveying profession is nowadays facing its transformative stage. Written by a team of surveying experts, Surveyor’s Instruments and Technology gives surveying students and practitioners profound understanding of how surveying instruments are designed and operating based on surveying instrument functionality
... En savoir plus
BIM and Urban Land Administration

par Abbas Rajabifard, Behnam Atazadeh, Mohsen Kalantari ...

Rapid urbanization has created an unprecedented pressure on the use of land in cities around the world, resulting in physical and legal complexities. This book explains the theoretical basis and practicality of connecting urban land administration practices with the 3D digital data environment of Building Information Modelling (BIM). The main focus is to adopt a BIM-based paradigm for enhancing ... En savoir plus

$73.28 CAD

Rapid urbanization has created an unprecedented pressure on the use of land in cities around the world, resulting in physical and legal complexities. This book explains the theoretical basis and practicality of connecting urban land administration practices with the 3D digital data environment of Building Information Modelling (BIM). The main focus is to adopt a BIM-based paradigm for enhancing
... En savoir plus
101 Case Studies in Construction Management

par Len Holm ...

This book provides 101 real-life construction management case studies from an author with over 40 years’ experience in the construction industry and as a lecturer in construction management. Over 14 chapters, Len Holm has included case studies from real jobsites that cover organization, procurement, estimating, scheduling, subcontractors, communications, quality and cost control, change orders, ... En savoir plus

$58.35 CAD

This book provides 101 real-life construction management case studies from an author with over 40 years’ experience in the construction industry and as a lecturer in construction management. Over 14 chapters, Len Holm has included case studies from real jobsites that cover organization, procurement, estimating, scheduling, subcontractors, communications, quality and cost control, change orders,
... En savoir plus
Spon's Civil Engineering and Highway Works Price Book 2018

Modifié par AECOM ...

Collections series Spon's Price Books
SPON'S CIVIL ENGINEERING AND HIGHWAY WORKS PRICE BOOK 2018 from AECOM gives costs for both general and civil engineering works and highway works. It provides a full breakdown of labour, plant and material elements, with labour rates updated. cost guidance is given at a number of levels, varying from the more general functional costs to detailed unit costs, and in conformity with CESMM4 and the ... En savoir plus

$78.65 CAD

SPON'S CIVIL ENGINEERING AND HIGHWAY WORKS PRICE BOOK 2018 from AECOM gives costs for both general and civil engineering works and highway works. It provides a full breakdown of labour, plant and material elements, with labour rates updated. cost guidance is given at a number of levels, varying from the more general functional costs to detailed unit costs, and in conformity with CESMM4 and the
... En savoir plus
Elements of Photogrammetry with Application in GIS, Fourth Edition

par Benjamin E. Wilkinson, Bon A. DeWitt, Paul R. Wolf ...

The definitive guide to photogrammetry--fully updatedThoroughly revised to cover the latest technological advances in the field, Elements of Photogrammetry with Applications in GIS, Fourth Edition, provides complete details on the foundational principles of photogrammetry as well as important advanced concepts. Significant changes in the instruments and procedures used in modern photogrammetry, ... En savoir plus

$203.09 CAD

The definitive guide to photogrammetry--fully updatedThoroughly revised to cover the latest technological advances in the field, Elements of Photogrammetry with Applications in GIS, Fourth Edition, provides complete details on the foundational principles of photogrammetry as well as important advanced concepts. Significant changes in the instruments and procedures used in modern photogrammetry,
... En savoir plus
Building Cost Planning for the Design Team

par Jim Smith ...

Cost management of all building projects has become increasingly important as clients in the public and private sector demand the highest quality cost planning services with accurate budgeting and cost control. All members of the design team must integrate their activities to ensure that a high quality project is delivered on time and within budget.This book considers building cost planning and ... En savoir plus

$119.42 CAD

Cost management of all building projects has become increasingly important as clients in the public and private sector demand the highest quality cost planning services with accurate budgeting and cost control. All members of the design team must integrate their activities to ensure that a high quality project is delivered on time and within budget.This book considers building cost planning and
... En savoir plus
BIM and Quantity Surveying

Modifié par Steve Pittard, Peter Sell ...

The sudden arrival of Building Information Modelling (BIM) as a key part of the building industry is redefining the roles and working practices of its stakeholders. Many clients, designers, contractors, quantity surveyors, and building managers are still finding their feet in an industry where BIM compliance can bring great rewards.This guide is designed to help quantity surveying practitioners ... En savoir plus

$74.63 CAD

The sudden arrival of Building Information Modelling (BIM) as a key part of the building industry is redefining the roles and working practices of its stakeholders. Many clients, designers, contractors, quantity surveyors, and building managers are still finding their feet in an industry where BIM compliance can bring great rewards.This guide is designed to help quantity surveying practitioners
... En savoir plus
The Politics of Maps

Cartographic Constructions of Israel/Palestine

par Christine Leuenberger, Izhak Schnell ...

The land between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan Valley has been one of the most disputed territories in history. Since the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948, Palestinians and Israelis have each sought claim to the national identity of the land through various martial, social, and scientific tactics, but no method has offered as much legitimacy and national controversy as that of ... En savoir plus

$73.59 CAD

The land between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan Valley has been one of the most disputed territories in history. Since the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948, Palestinians and Israelis have each sought claim to the national identity of the land through various martial, social, and scientific tactics, but no method has offered as much legitimacy and national controversy as that of
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