Unit Price Estimating Methods

Name: Unit Price Estimating Methods
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ISBN: 9780876290163

ISBN-10: 0876290160

ISBN-13: 9780876290163

Edition: 4th 2007

Authors: John H. Chiang, Phillip R. Waier

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This comprehensive reference explains everything you need to know about taking off and pricing detailed, unit price construction estimates. The book takes you through every step of the estimating process - from receipt of the plans, to detailed quantity takeoffs and pricing, to bidding strategies, and finally, cost control. Also includes electronic estimating forms you can access to download and customize from the book's own website.Organized for quick reference, the book features: Estimating guidance for every segment of construction by CSI MasterFormat division - the most recognized industry standard for organizing construction projects and costs Checklists and forms to streamline the…

Book details

List price: $89.95
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: R. S. Means Company, Incorporated
Publication date: 5/22/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 432
Size: 8.40" wide x 10.70" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.992
Language: English



Foreword


Introduction



Estimate Types


Order of Magnitude Estimates


Square Foot and Cubic Foot Estimates


Assemblies (Systems) Estimates


Unit Price Estimates



Before Starting The Estimate



The Quantity Takeoff



Pricing The Estimate


Sources of Cost Information


Types of Costs


The Paperwork


The Estimate Summary



Pre-Bid Scheduling



Upon Completing The Estimate


Bidding Strategies


Cost Control and Analysis


Productivity and Efficiency


Retainage and Cash Flow


Life Cycle Costs



Using Means Building Construction Cost Data


Format & Data


Unit Price Section


Square Foot and Cubic Foot Costs


Building Unit Prices and Assemblies for Your Own Work


Repair & Remodeling


City Cost Indexes


Reference Tables



Computerized Estimating Methods


Basic Spreadsheet Programs


Spreadsheet Add-on Programs


Complete Stand-alone Estimating Solutions


Pulsar Estimating Software


Summary



Estimating By Masterformat Division


Sample Estimate: Project Description



General Requirements


Sample Estimate



Site Construction


Sample Estimate



Concrete


Sample Estimate



Masonry


Sample Estimate



Metals


Sample Estimate



Wood and Plastics


Sample Estimate



Thermal and Moisture Protection


Sample Estimate



Doors and Windows


Sample Estimate



Finishes


Sample Estimate



Specialties


Sample Estimate



Equipment


Division 12



Special Construction



Conveying Systems


Sample Estimate



Mechanical


Sample Estimate



Electrical


Sample Estimate


Estimate Summary



Spec Aid



Reference Tables


Index