Master the key principles of construction estimating and develop the skills you need to become a professional estimator with this comprehensive resource. Presenting estimating procedures in a straightforward and engaging way, FUNDAMENTALS OF CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING, Fourth Edition, clearly explains key processes of estimating and costing construction work such as quantity takeoff; pricing of contractor work, sub-trade work, and site overhead; and compiling bid documents. Even better, the text includes realistic drawings of two major projects (residential and commercial) to guide you through a complete estimating process that can be followed by various trades on many different types of construction projects.
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Fundamentals of Construction Estimating
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Teaching Arts & HumanitiesTable of contents
- Cover
- Contents
- Preface
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: The BID Process and Preliminary Procedures
- Chapter 3: Measuring Quantities Generally
- Chapter 4: Measuring Sitework, Excavation, and Piling
- Chapter 5: Measuring Concrete Work
- Chapter 6: Measuring Masonry Work
- Chapter 7: Measuring Carpentry and Miscellaneous Items
- Chapter 8: Pricing Generally
- Chapter 9: Pricing Construction Equipment
- Chapter 10: Pricing Excavation and Backfill
- Chapter 11: Pricing Concrete Work
- Chapter 12: Pricing Masonry, Carpentry, and Finishes Work
- Chapter 13: Pricing Subcontractors' Work
- Chapter 14: Pricing General Expenses
- Chapter 15: Closing the Bid
- Chapter 16: Budget Estimating
- Chapter 17: Elemental Estimating
- Chapter 18: Life-Cycle Costing
- Appendix: Glossary
- Index
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