The Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement – CESMM – has been well established for over 40 years as the standard for the preparation of bills of quantities in civil engineering work. This revised fourth edition, CESMM4, brings the method into line with the most recent developments in the railway industry. CESMM4 Revised can be used across a range of contract suites including NEC, FIDIC and ICC, and is largely National Standard neutral to facilitate the use of CESMM in countries with their own national standards. The original concepts of standardised approach and item coverage remains as fundamental as they did when they were first introduced – these principles remain unchanged.

With contributions from leading advisers, industry experts and academic researchers, Asset Management, Second edition is an essential reference on the practicalities of adopting asset management principles, methods and techniques. The book demonstrates how asset management can transform the prospects of infrastructure and asset dependent businesses, by reducing risks and costs, and generating increased value for shareholders and stakeholders. Fully updated, this second edition contains a collection of short, authoritative and multi-disciplinary contributions which together provide an accessible and comprehensive overview of asset management best practice that is applicable to all sectors. Individual chapters examine the achievements and future potential of Asset Management, including.