Types of Articles
The Building Economist publishes articles that focus on issues and practices in quantity surveying, cost engineering and those disciplines influence on the built environment.

A submitted manuscript may examine historical or contemporary quantity surveying experience in domestic or global contexts.  The editor welcomes informal inquiries about prospective articles. Send an e-mail to the editor at tbeeditor@optusnet.com.au with an abstract or summary of your proposed article and any background information you think would be useful.

Manuscript Submission and Review
Submission of a manuscript implies the author's commitment to publish in The Building Economist.

The length of the paper is usually dictated by the subject matter. However a maximum of 6,000 words can be used as a guide.

The editor reviews contributions according to the following criteria: 
· Clear and early statement of purpose. 
· Importance of topic. 
· Persuasiveness of argument. 
· Clarity, conciseness, and interest of writing. 
· Tie to relevant literature. 
· Presence of appropriate illustrations. 
· Soundness and appropriateness of research or study methods. 
· Clarity of explanation of methods. 
· Usefulness or clear relevance of conclusions. 
· Appeal to broad Building Economist  readership.

Manuscript Preparation
Manuscripts must be configured as follows:
· Software: Use MS Word for PC (preferred) or Rich Text Format (RTF).
· Type: Use 12 point arial type or equivalent.
· Spacing: Single space ALL copy
· Graphics: Group tables or figures together, at the very end of the paper. Place each on a separate sheet and include a caption (number and title). Place captions above tables and below figures and keep them brief--locate explanations in the text.
In the text, indicate the appropriate location for a figure or table centred on a separate line, after the first paragraph where it is mentioned.

Contributions should be submitted electronically to the editor at:

tbeeditor@optusnet.com.au