Spon's Latin American Construction Costs Handbook / Edition 1

by Franklin + Andrews

Overview

This unique publication is the only detailed, multinational guide to the cost of construction work across Latin America. Countries covered are Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415234375
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/11/2000
Series:	Spon's International Price Books
Pages:	352
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Preface. Acknowledgements. Part One: Construction in Latin America. 1. The construction industry in Latin America. Part Two: Individual Countries. 2. Introductory notes to country sections. 3. Individual countries. Part Three: Comparative Data. 4. Introductory notes. 5. Key macroeconomic indicators. 6. Construction output indicators. Appendices. Conversion factors.

Editorial Reviews

'All five volumes provide vital information for consultants and contractors to size up the prospects of finding work in the region and carry out feasibility studies. Within each volume, a chapter is devoted to each country, giving main economic and construction indicators, cost data on labour and materials, unit rates for 60 construction work items, approximate estimating rates for a range of building types, and addresses of useful contacts.' Building

From the Publisher

Presents construction cost profiles for a selection of country locations within Latin America in an individual and comparative format to allow evaluation of each country in isolation and in relation to other countries on the continent. Comparative data for the UK is also included. Figures are given in national currency, pounds sterling, US dollars, and euros. Includes an introductory synopsis of construction activities relevant to the region. Useful as a reference for those involved in construction, including developers, contractors, and suppliers. This is one of a set of three volumes of regional information for the construction industry. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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