For courses in Construction Estimation, Cost Estimation, and Project Management. Everything needed for a course in Estimating is provided in this proven text, which combines coverage of principles with step-by-step procedures. Ideal for construction, architecture, and engineering students, it reflects the popular approach of tracing a complete project's progress. The use of computers as a key estimating tool is incorporated throughout.
| ISBN | 0130604054 | | Pages | 362 | | ISBN13 | 9780130604057 (What's this?) | | Volumes | 1 | | Publisher | Pearson Education (US) | | Weight (grammes) | 1259 | | Imprint | Prentice Hall | | Published in | Upper Saddle River | | Format | Multimedia Item | | Previous ISBN | 9780133779387 | | Publication date | 07 Aug 2002 | | Height (mm) | 279 | | Library of Congress | 02066278 | | Width (mm) | 210 | | DEWEY | 692.5 | | Spine width (mm) | 24 | | DEWEY edition | DC21 | | Academic level | Professional / Scholarly |
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1. Introduction to Estimating. 2. Contracts, Bonds, and Insurance. 3. Specifications. 4. The Estimate. 5. Overhead and Contingencies. 6. Labor. 7. Equipment. 8. Excavation. 9. Concrete. 10. Masonry. 11. Metals. 12. Wood. 13. Thermal and Moisture Protection. 14. Doors and Windows. 15. Finishes. 16. Electrical. 17. Plumbing. 18. Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning. 19. Profit. Appendix A: Drawings and Outline Specifications of a Small Commercial Building. Appendix B: Drawings and Outline Specifications of a Residence. Appendix C: Drawings and Outline Specifications of a Small Commercial Building. Appendix D: Common Terms Used in the Building Industry Appendix E: Conversions. Appendix F: Billy's Convenience Store. Appendix G: WinEst Software and Spreadsheets. Index.