Estimating Home Construction Costs

Name: Estimating Home Construction Costs
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ISBN: 9780867186154

ISBN-10: 0867186151

ISBN-13: 9780867186154

Edition: 2nd 2006

Authors: Jerry Householder, Emile Marchive III

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Make your construction process more efficient by developing complete and accurate estimates. This revised edition is perfect if you are new to home building or want to improve your estimating abilities and discover better ways to do a quantity takeoff. Reviews types of estimates and when to use them, how to integrate estimating into other management functions, and the benefits of computer estimating. House plans, work sheets, and checklists are included. Excellent instructional text.

Book details

List price: $29.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: BuilderBooks
Publication date: 11/30/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 130
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.98" long x 0.39" tall
Weight: 0.836

Acknowledgments	p. xi
About the Authors	p. xiii
Estimating Methods	p. 1
Purposes of Estimating	p. 1
Determine the Price for a Job	p. 1
Establish a List of Materials	p. 2
Use the Estimate to Help in Design and Marketing	p. 2
Scheduling	p. 3
Job Cost Control	p. 3
Communication	p. 3
Types of Estimates	p. 4
Square-Foot Method	p. 4
Component Method	p. 8
Detailed Estimate Method	p. 9
Quantity Takeoff	p. 11
Preliminary Considerations	p. 11
Familiarization with the Plans	p. 11
Site Visit	p. 13
Account for Waste	p. 13
Perform the Takeoff	p. 13
Establish and Use a Checklist	p. 13
Land Costs	p. 14
Site Work	p. 14
Footings and Slabs	p. 19
Batter Boards	p. 19
Formwork	p. 13
Reinforcing Steel	p. 20
Porous Fill	p. 20
Termite and Soil Treatment	p. 20
Vapor Control	p. 20
Concrete	p. 20
Masonry	p. 20
Fireplaces	p. 21
Mortar	p. 21
Metal	p. 21
Framing	p. 22
Roofing	p. 22
Plumbing, Electrical, Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning	p. 23
Insulation	p. 23
Drywall	p. 23
Interior Trim	p. 24
Paint and Wall Covering	p. 24
Floor Covering	p. 24
Cabinets and Appliances	p. 24
Exterior	p. 25
Other Considerations	p. 25
Cost Division	p. 27
Direct Job Costs	p. 27
Material Costs	p. 28
Labor	p. 28
Equipment	p. 30
Major Equipment	p. 30
Support Equipment	p. 31
Small Tools	p. 32
Trade Contracts	p. 32
Organize Direct Job Costs	p. 33
Job Overhead	p. 33
General Overhead	p. 35
Profit	p. 35
Relationship of Costs	p. 36
Prepare a Detailed Estimate	p. 37
Pricing Direct Costs	p. 37
Pricing Materials	p. 37
Pricing Labor	p. 38
Pricing Equipment	p. 38
Pricing Trade Contracts	p. 38
Accuracy	p. 39
Contingencies	p. 39
Computerized Versus Manual Estimating	p. 39
Manual Example	p. 40
Comparisons	p. 83
Computerized Estimating	p. 85
Advantages	p. 85
Built-in Checklists	p. 85
Accuracy	p. 86
Standardization	p. 86
Alternative Scenarios	p. 86
Report and Document Preparation	p. 86
Select a Computer Estimating System	p. 87
Basic Elements	p. 87
Gather Information	p. 87
Implement Your System	p. 87
Get Started	p. 87
Consultants	p. 88
Establish and Maintain a Database	p. 88
Utilize Your Spreadsheet	p. 88
Advanced Options and Future Trends	p. 89
Digitized Software	p. 89
Sequence	p. 89
On-Line Pricing	p. 89
Integrations with Computer-Aided Design	p. 89
Packaged Programs	p. 90
Summary	p. 90
Common Areas and Volumes	p. 91
Conversion Tables	p. 93
Enlarged Floor Plan	p. 103
Enlarged Front and Rear Elevations	p. 107
Glossary	p. 111
Resources and Recommended Reading	p. 115
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