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Fundamentals of Construction Estimating, 2nd Edition
Fundamentals of Construction Estimating, 2nd Edition
Now in its second edition, this essential book clearly and precisely explains all the procedures involved in compiling an estimate of the cost of construction work. Modern, updated coverage includes quantity takeoff, pricing of the contractor's work, pricing subtrade work, pricing site overheads, and compiling bid documents.
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$156.95
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Author:
David Pratt
Format:
Hardcover
Copyright:
2003
Pages:
413
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Description
This thorough grounding in the principles of construction estimating offers readers the skills required to successfully perform the work of a professional estimator. Drawings for two complete projectsone residential and one commerciallead users through the complete estimating process for each and forms a basic framework that can easily be applied to various trades on many different types of construction projects.
Look inside for these outstanding features:
All-new Timberline Precision Estimating software is included with the book, allowing readers to interact with the material for estimating as it is pursued in today's fully equipped estimating office.
A sample house project has a straightforward design that allows users to focus on the estimating method without getting side-tracked unraveling the details of a more complex structure.
The sample estimate for an office/warehouse building provides a step-by-step description of computer estimating using the Timberline Precision Estimating software that comes with the book.
End-of-chapter review questions help identify the major points of the chapter and provide an opportunity to work through practical problems that further develop estimating skills.
Table of Contents:
Introduction. The Estimating Process and Preliminary Procedures. Measuring Quantities Generally. Measuring Site Work, Excavation and Planning. Measuring Concrete Work. Measuring Masonry Work. Measuring Carpentry and Miscellaneous Items. Pricing Generally. Pricing Construction Equipment. Pricing Excavation and Backfill. Pricing Concrete Work. Pricing Masonry, Carpentry and Finishing Work. Pricing Subcontractor's Work. Pricing General Expenses. Closing the Bid.
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