Spon's Grounds Maintenance Contract Handbook

by Mr R M Chadwick, R.M. Chadwick

Overview

Aimed at those at the sharp end of contract grounds maintenance, this book will provide guidance for anyone unfamiliar with the process of contracting work out. Written in a clear and readable style and full of practical details it will be particularly valuable to local authorities who, from 1990 will be thrown into contractual maintenance and competitive tendering for the first time.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781135833572
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/01/2002
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Mr R M Chadwick, R.M. Chadwick

Table of Contents

Introduction. The concept of contract grounds maintenance. Some basic considerations. Preparing the ground - surveying. Contractors. Specifications 1 and 2. Estimates. Tenders and tendering. Supervision. Schedules of rates. Contract documentation. The DLO as a tenderer. Index.

Editorial Reviews

"Anyone who is involved at the sharp end of CCT would do well to read this book. Students or others who are just starting in the industry will get a good introduction to the subject." - Landscape Design

"of great value to anyone writing or tendering for contracts." - Horticulture Week

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