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| Foreword | |
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| About the Author | |
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| Introduction | |
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| The Working Drawings | |
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| The Role of the Drawings | |
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| Design Development | |
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| Organization of the Working Drawings | |
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| Title Block | |
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| Graphic Formats Used in Drawings | |
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| Drawing Conventions | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Understanding the Specifications | |
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| The Role of the Specifications | |
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| Organizing Specifications by CSI MasterFormat | |
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| The Project Manual | |
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| Conflicts Between Drawings and Specifications | |
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| Modifications to the Contract Documents | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Calculating Linear Measure, Area, and Volume | |
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| Units of Measure | |
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| Decimal Equivalents | |
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| Linear Measurement | |
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| Angles | |
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| Area and Square Measure | |
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| Volume and Cubic Measure | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| The Quantity Takeoff and Pricing | |
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| Reviewing the Documents | |
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| Beginning the Quantity Takeoff | |
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| Rules to Follow for Accurate Takeoffs | |
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| Accounting for Waste | |
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| Other Factors That Affect Quantities | |
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| The Unit Price Estimate | |
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| Pricing the Quantities | |
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| Submitting a Bid | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Understanding Material and Labor Costs | |
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| Materials | |
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| Labor | |
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| Indirect Overhead | |
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| Profit | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| General Requirements | |
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| Fixed and Variable Costs | |
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| Identifying General Requirements Cost Items | |
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| Applying Prices to General Requirements Items | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Existing Conditions | |
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| Assessment | |
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| Subsurface Investigation | |
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| Demolition and Structure Moving | |
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| Remediation | |
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| Existing Condition Drawings | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Concrete | |
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| Concrete Materials | |
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| Ready-Mixed Concrete | |
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| Formwork | |
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| Flatwork | |
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| Expansion Joints | |
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| Control Joints | |
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| Curing and Sealing | |
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| Reinforcement | |
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| Precast Concrete | |
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| Cementitious Decks | |
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| Embedded Items | |
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| Vapor Barriers and Rigid Insulation | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Masonry | |
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| Mortar | |
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| Brick | |
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| Concrete Masonry Units (CMU) | |
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| Stone | |
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| Masonry Reinforcement | |
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| Grout | |
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| Masonry Anchors and Ties | |
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| Masonry Restoration | |
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| Masonry Cleaning | |
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| Masonry Insulation | |
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| Flashings | |
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| Cutting Masonry Units | |
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| Items Furnished by Other Trades | |
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| Control Joints | |
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| Incidentals for Fireplace and Chimney Construction | |
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| Freight of Masonry Units | |
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| Staging and Scaffolding for Masonry Work | |
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| Cleanup | |
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| Masonry Sealing | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Metals | |
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| Structural Steel | |
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| Open-Web Steel Joists | |
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| Metal Decking Structure | |
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| Light-Gauge Metal Framing (LGMF) | |
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| Studs and Track | |
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| Miscellaneous and Ornamental Metals | |
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| Miscellaneous Costs | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Wood, Plastics, and Composites | |
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| Rough Carpentry and Framing | |
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| Finish Carpentry | |
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| Architectural Millwork | |
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| Structural Plastics | |
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| Casework and Cabinetry | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Thermal and Moisture Protection | |
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| Waterproofing | |
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| Dampproofing | |
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| Insulation | |
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| Vapor Barriers | |
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| Air Infiltration Barriers | |
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| Exterior Siding | |
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| Roofing | |
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| Fire-Stop Systems and Sprayed Fireproofing | |
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| Expansion Joints | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Openings | |
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| Architectural Drawings | |
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| Hollow Metal Frames and Doors | |
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| Wood Doors and Frames | |
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| Sliding Glass Doors | |
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| Special Doors | |
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| General Notes on Estimating Doors | |
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| Overhead and Coiling Doors | |
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| Entrances and Storefronts | |
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| Wood and Plastic Windows | |
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| Metal Windows | |
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| General Notes on Windows | |
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| Roof Windows and Skylights | |
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| Finish Hardware | |
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| Glass and Glazing | |
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| Louvers and Vents | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Finishes | |
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| Plaster Systems | |
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| Gypsum Wallboard Systems | |
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| Gypsum Sheathing and Underlayments | |
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| Metal Stud Framing and Furring | |
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| Tile | |
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| Waterproof Membrane for Tile | |
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| Acoustical Ceiling Systems | |
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| Flooring | |
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| Acoustical Treatment | |
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| Painting | |
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| High-Performance Coatings | |
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| Wallcoverings | |
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| Green or Sustainable Products | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Specialties | |
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| Interior Specialties | |
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| Exterior Specialties | |
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| Taking-off Quantities | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Equipment, Furnishings, Special Construction, and Conveying Equipment | |
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| Division 11-Equipment | |
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| Division 12-Furnishings | |
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| Division 13-Special Construction | |
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| Division 14-Conveying Equipment | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Fire Suppression | |
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| Fire Suppression Systems | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Plumbing | |
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| Plumbing Systems | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) | |
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| Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Systems | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Integrated Automation | |
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| Integrated Automation Systems | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Electrical Systems | |
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| Electrical Labor | |
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| Raceways | |
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| Conductors and Grounding | |
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| Wiring Devices and Boxes | |
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| Starters, Boards, and Switches | |
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| Lighting | |
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| Emergency Lighting and Devices | |
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| Equipment Hookups | |
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| Miscellaneous Electrical Work | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Communications, Electronic Safety, and Security | |
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| Communications and Electronic Safety and Security | |
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| Labor | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Earthwork | |
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| Civil Drawings | |
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| Site Clearing/Site Preparation | |
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| Excavation and Backfill | |
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| Erosion and Sedimentation Control | |
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| Shoring and Underpinning | |
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| Special Foundations and Load-Bearing Elements | |
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| Miscellaneous Considerations | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Exterior Improvements | |
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| Civil Drawings | |
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| Bases for Paving | |
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| Flexible Paving | |
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| Rigid Paving | |
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| Curbs | |
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| Paving/Parking Specialties | |
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| Site Improvements | |
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| Landscaping | |
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| Labor for Exterior Improvements | |
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| Miscellaneous Considerations | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Utilities | |
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| Civil Drawings | |
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| Water Utilities | |
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| Water Supply Wells | |
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| Sanitary Sewerage Utilities | |
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| Storm Drainage Utilities | |
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| Electrical/Communications Utilities | |
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| Miscellaneous Considerations | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Profit and Contingencies | |
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| Profit | |
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| Contingencies | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Estimating by Computer | |
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| Estimating Software | |
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| Quantity Takeoff Software | |
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| Project Overhead Summary Sheets | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Conceptual Estimating | |
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| Conceptual Estimating | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Index | |