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Walker's Building Estimator's Reference Book, 28th Edition

First published in 1915 by the Frank R Walker Publishing Company, the Walker's Building Estimator's Reference Book is now in its 28th edition.

Website Price $89.95

Author: Frank R Walker
Format: Softcover
Copyright: 2006
Pages: 1548

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Description

This new 28th Edition of Walker's Building Estimators Reference Book has been updated to reflect current construction methods, construction materials, material costs and labor costs, making it the most comprehensive estimating reference available to the construction industry.

Partial List of Contents of Walker's Building Estimator's Reference Book:
The Role of the Contractor: responsibilities • construction management • bidding for a contract • negotiating a contract • contract documents • setting up a job • carrying out the work • getting paid • value engineering
Construction Finance: cost and resources of money • mortgage leans • mortgage banker • selling the lender • the commitment • short term loans • interim financing
Drawings and Specifications: working drawings • symbols • specifications • addenda • change orders
Setting up the Estimate: the detailed estimate • types of cost estimates • the estimator • office overhead • job overhead • bonds • insurance • profit • estimate checklist • determining costs
Construction Scheduling: planning • scheduling • monitoring and progress reports
Tools and Equipment: determining hourly rate • material handling • hoisting towers • scaffolding • sidewalk bridges • air compressors
Site Work (CSI Division 2): surface exploration • clearing • demolition • earthwork • methods of excavation • soil treatment • pile foundations • caissons • shoring • site drainage • site utilities • paving and surfacing • site improvements • landscaping
Concrete (CSI Division 3): concrete formwork • concrete reinforcement • cast-in-place concrete • precast concrete • cementitious deck
Masonry (CSI Division 4): mortar • unit masonry: brick, concrete, clay tile, ceramic veneer, gypsum • stone • masonry restoration
Metals (CSI Division 5): structural metal framing • metal joists • metal decking • lightgage framing • metal fabrications
Carpentry (CSI Division 6): rough carpentry • heavy timber construction • pre-fabricated structural wood • finish carpentry • wood treatment • architectural woodwork
Thermal and Moisture Protection (CSI Division 7): waterproofing • damproofing • insulation • shingles and roofing tiles • preformed roofing and siding • membrane roofing • flashing and sheet metal • roof accessories • sealants
Doors and Windows (CSI Division 8): metal doors and frames • wood and plastic doors • special doors • entrances and storefronts • metal windows • wood and plastic windows • hardware and specialties • glazing • window walls / curtain walls
Finishes (CSI Division 9): lath and plaster • gypsum drywall • tile (including marble) • terrazzo • acoustical treatment • wood flooring • resilient flooring • carpeting painting • wall covering
Specialties (CSI Division 10, 11, 12 and 13): chalkboards and tackboards • compartments and cubicles • prefabricated fireplaces • flagpoles • identifying devices • lockers • postal specialties • partitions • scales • storage shelving • sun control devices • telephone enclosures • toilet and bath • residential equipment • special purpose rooms
Conveying Systems (CSI Division 14): dumbwaiters • elevators • moving stairs
Mechanical (CSI Division 15): plumbing and sewerage • heating and air conditioning • sprinkler systems
Electrical (CSI Division 16)
Remodeling Work: masonry repairs • siding • interior work • painting • plumbing • electrical
Epoxy Systems: methods • equipment • costs
Handicapped Facilities
Energy Management
Hazardous Waste
Road and Highway Construction
City Cost Index
Mensuration