5th Edition

Spon's Asia Pacific Construction Costs Handbook

Edited By LANGDON & SEAH Copyright 2015
    452 Pages 57 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    Highlights the Economies and Construction Industries of the Asia-Pacific Region

     

    Spon’s Asia-Pacific Construction Costs Handbook: Fifth Edition provides overarching construction cost data for 16 countries:

     

    • Brunei

    • Cambodia

    • China

    • Hong Kong

    • India

    • Indonesia

    • Japan

    • Malaysia

    • Myanmar

    • Philippines

    • Singapore

    • South Korea

    • Sri Lanka

    • Taiwan

    • Thailand

    • Vietnam

     

    Provides an Introduction to each Country and its Construction Industry

    It contains a regional overview of the construction industry in the Asia-Pacific region as well as broad and macroeconomic data on key national indicators, construction output indicators, and general construction cost data.

    In the last few years, the global economic outlook has continued to be shrouded in uncertainty and volatility following the financial crisis in the Euro zone. The world economic landscape and tendering climate have also changed. Updated information is therefore important and even crucial. While the US and Europe are going through a difficult period, investors are focusing more keenly on Asia.

    Utilizing information compiled from a variety of individuals, organizations, and publications, Spon’s Asia-Pacific Construction Costs Handbook: Fifth Edition outlines the development, property, and construction in a specific country or region. A resource for clients, consultants, contractors, and the manufacturers of construction materials and equipment, this ideal reference breaks down information using national, economic and construction indicators, industry structure, regulations and standards, tendering and contract procedures, labor and material costs, exchange and inflation rates, and more.

    REGIONAL OVERVIEW
    The construction industry in the Asia Pacific region
    Introduction
    Construction output and the economy
    Top 250 International Construction Companies (2013)
    INDIVIDUAL COUNTRIES
    Introductory notes to country sections
    Introduction
    Key data
    The construction industry
    Construction cost data
    Exchange rates and inflation

    Useful Addresses
    Statistical Notes
    Individual countries
    Brunei Darussalam
    The construction industry
    Construction cost data
    Exchange rates
    Useful addresses
    Cambodia
    The construction industry
    Construction cost data
    Exchange rates
    Useful addresses
    China
    The construction industry
    Construction cost data
    Exchange rates and inflation
    Useful addresses
    Hong Kong
    The construction industry
    Construction cost data
    Exchange rates and inflation
    Useful addresses
    India
    The construction industry
    Construction cost data

    Exchange rates
    Useful addresses
    Indonesia
    The construction industry
    Construction cost data
    Exchange rates
    Useful addresses
    Japan
    The construction industry
    Construction cost data
    Exchange rates and inflation
    Useful addresses
    Malaysia
    The construction industry
    Construction cost data
    Exchange rates and inflation
    Useful addresses
    Myanmar
    The construction industry
    Construction cost data
    Exchange rates
    Useful addresses
    Philippines
    The construction industry
    Construction cost data
    Exchange rates and inflation
    Useful addresses
    Singapore
    The construction industry

    Construction cost data

    Exchange rates and inflation
    Useful addresses
    South Korea
    The construction industry
    Construction cost data
    Exchange rates and inflation
    Useful addresses
    Sri Lanka
    The construction industry

    Construction cost data
    Exchange rates
    Useful addresses
    Taiwan
    The construction industry
    Construction cost data
    Exchange rates and inflation
    Useful addresses
    Thailand
    The construction industry
    Construction cost data
    Exchange rates
    Useful addresses
    Vietnam
    The construction industry
    Construction cost data
    Exchange rates
    Useful addresses
    Amplified descriptions of construction items
    Excavation
    Concrete work
    Formwork
    Reinforcement
    Steelwork
    Brickwork and blockwork
    Roofing
    Woodwork and metalwork
    Plumbing
    Electrical work
    Finishings
    Glazing
    Painting
    COMPARATIVE DATA
    Introductory notes
    Key national indicators
    Population
    The economy
    Geography
    Construction output indicators
    Construction output
    Construction output per capita
    Construction cost data
    Mason/bricklayer and unskilled labour costs
    Site manager and qualified architect labour rates
    Material costs: Cement and concrete aggregates
    Materials costs: Ready mixed concrete and reinforcement
    steel
    Materials costs: Common bricks and hollow
    concrete blocks
    Materials costs: Softwood for joinery and quilt insulation
    Materials costs: Sheet/float glass and plaster and paint to plasterboard
    Materials costs: Emulsion paint and vinyl floor tiles
    Approximate estimating: Factories and warehouses
    Approximate estimating: Offices
    Approximate estimating: Housing
    Approximate estimating: Hospitals and schools
    Approximate estimating: Theatres and sports halls
    Approximate estimating: Hotels

    Biography

    Langdon & Seah is a leading international construction cost consultancy and management firm in Asia.