You will find that each section of your Subject Guide will be useful for different assignments and stages of your courses so it is recommended that you click through the different headings to familiarise yourself with the main resources you will need most often. It is a good idea to check the Databases section as these are the main resources you will need to find up to date academic research, company information, legal resources, and many others.
Treat this guide as a hub of information that brings together the main resources you need in one place without lots of searching.
Contact the library with general queries. If you need guidance on finding information and using resources in this guide you'll be directed to your Subject Librarian.
Need more detailed help? Book an appointment with your Subject Librarian.
The aim of this guide is to bring together all of the key resources ARU library has invested in to support the research needs of students and staff studying these courses.
If you need help with using any of these resources or would like to know how to make them work for your research then please contact your Subject Librarian who will be happy to help.
One of the many resources we have available to students of Building and Quantity Surveying is the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) database available from RICS.
This independent professional database provides up to date benchmarking data to help you determine what a building project should cost right from the start. It is an essential resource for both anyone studying or working as a surveyor.
The first time you use it you will need to register using this link: https://subscriptions.bcis.co.uk/institutions/arulibary/self-invite. Please enter your student email and select the appropriate email domain to complete the registration.