Construction Estimating Using Excel

Name: Construction Estimating Using Excel
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ISBN: 9780138007195

ISBN-10: 0138007195

ISBN-13: 9780138007195

Edition: 2nd 2012 (Revised)

Authors: Steven J. Peterson, Steven Peterson

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Construction Estimating with Excel, Second Edition, introduces readers to the fundamental principles of estimating. Using drawing sets, real-world exercises, and examples, the text offers students critical estimating experience. The book moves step-by-step through the estimating process, discussing the art of estimating, the quantity takeoff, how to put costs to the estimate, and how to finalize the bid. As students progress through the text they are shown how Microsoft Excel can be used to improve the estimating process. Because it introduces spreadsheets as a way of increasing estimating productivity and accuracy, the book can help both beginning and experienced estimators improve their…

Book details

List price: $137.19
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Pearson Education, Limited
Publication date: 1/5/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 432
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.50" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.684
Language: English



Preface



Introduction to Estimating



The Art of Estimating



Overview of the Estimating and Bidding Process>



Introduction to Excel



The Quantity Takeoff



Fundamentals of the Quantity Takeoff



Concrete



Masonry



Metals



Woods, Plastics, and Composites



Thermal and Moisture Protection



Openings



Finishes



Fire Suppression



Plumbing



HVAC



Electrical



Earthwork



Exterior Improvements



Utilities



Putting Costs to the Estimate



Material Pricing



Labor Productivity and Hours



Labor Rates



Equipment Costs



Crew Rates



Subcontract Pricing



Markups



Pricing Extensions



Avoiding Errors in Estimates



Finalizing the Bid



Submitting the Bid



Project Buyout



The Estimate as the Basis of the Schedule



Ethics



Advanced Estimating with Excel



Converting Existing Forms



Creating New Forms



Proposals and Beyond



Review of Estimating Math



Sample Job Cost Codes



Sample Labor Productivity Rates



Model Scopes of Work



Glossary



Index of Drawing Sets