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DeWALT Construction Estimating Complete Handbook

DeWALT Construction Estimating Complete Handbook focuses on the construction estimating "how-to" essentials and provides on-the-spot answers backed up with graphic examples. Coverage includes marketing, bid planning, scope review, quantity take-off for all trades and divisions, cost analysis, value engineering, Excel spreadsheet estimating, and more. This book has not yet been published. Projected Availability: December 2009.

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Author: Adam Ding
Format: Softcover
Copyright: 2010
Pages: 400

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A real-world guide to success in construction estimating, the DeWALT Construction Estimating Complete Handbook is loaded with tips, checklists, worksheets, data tables, and tutorials that will provide readers with the tools they need to effectively navigate through every step of the estimating process.

The book focuses on the construction estimating "how-to" essentials and provides on-the-spot answers backed up with graphic examples. With a thorough understanding of the important profit-making factors within the industry, its comprehensive coverage includes marketing, bid planning, scope review, quantity take-off for all trades and divisions, cost analysis, value engineering, Excel spreadsheet estimating, and more.

Based on the author's extensive experience in estimating, this valuable resource aims to provide workable solutions to the unprecedented challenges that construction professionals face today, from a weak economy and fierce competition to material price volatilities, skilled labor shortages, and strict regulations.

Features:

Enhances learning with graphic examples and screenshots.
Rounds out comprehensive coverage with expert recommendations on making the estimating process more efficient.
Facilitates comprehension with a straight-forward, to-the-point, and "no-nonsense" format.
Offers one-of-a-kind instruction with tutorials for Excel spreadsheet estimating accompanied by step-by-step instructions.
Supplements learning with practical tools, like detailed quantity take-off examples and checklists.
Free online learning component offers additional information.

About the Author
Adam Ding received his Master's Degree in Building Construction from Auburn University, AL and is a member of the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors. He is a Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS).

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Estimating Preparation. Chapter 2: Quantity Take-off. Chapter 3: Pricing. Chapter 4: Evaluating Quotes. Chapter 5: Cost Summary. Chapter 6: Post-Bid Estimating. Chapter 7: Excel Spreadsheet Estimating. Appendix.