Estimating in building construction

✍ Scribed by Peterson, Steven J.; Dagostino, Frank R.

• Publisher: Pearson
• Year: 2015
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 361
• Edition: Eighth edition.
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Now updated and expanded, Estimating in Building Construction, Eighth Edition, brings together everything needed for a complete, modern course in estimating. Building on well-proven previous editions, it combines sound coverage of principles with step-by-step procedures to help students learn concepts more easily. Ideal for construction, architecture, and engineering students, it reflects the popular approach of tracking a complete project's progress. There are examples of estimating portions of the building that many General Contractors perform, and thorough coverage of the use of specialty subcontractors. This edition adds a new discussion of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and more detailed discussions of estimating equipment cost, electrical, plumbing (including fire sprinklers), and HVAC. For convenience and cost savings, workbook problems that accompanied the previous edition have been incorporated into the book.  Read more...

✦ Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Estimating 2. Contracts, Bonds, and Insurance 3. Project Manual 4. The Estimate 5. Computers in Estimating 6. Overhead and Contingencies 7. Labor 8. Equipment 9. Excavation 10. Concrete 11. Masonry 12. Metals 13. Wood 14. Thermal and Moisture Protection 15. Doors and Windows 16. Finishes 17. Electrical 18. Plumbing 19. Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning 20. Profit 21. Other Estimating Methods Appendix A. Drawings and Outline Specifications for Small Commercial Building Appendix B. Drawings and Outline Specifications for Residential Building Project Appendix C. Drawings and Outline Specifications for Commercial Building Project Appendix D. Common Terms Used in the Building Industry Appendix E. Conversions Appendix F. Billy's C-Store Appendix G. Real Estate Office Appendix H. Bidsim Appendix I. Spreadsheets Index

✦ Subjects

Building -- Estimates;Building -- Estimates -- Data processing