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Contributors to This Edition | |
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Introduction | |
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How to Use This Book | |
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Types of Estimates | |
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Four Types of Estimates | |
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Time and Cost of Estimating | |
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Square Foot and Cubic Foot Estimates | |
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Using Square Foot/Cubic Foot Cost Data | |
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Some Examples | |
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Conclusion | |
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Developing Structural Loads | |
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Developing Loads | |
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Assembly Versatility | |
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Soil Bearing Capacity | |
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Load Requirements | |
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Conclusion | |
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Assemblies Estimate: Three-Story Office Building | |
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Substructure | |
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Spread Footings | |
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Concrete Piers | |
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Strip Footings | |
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Grade Beams | |
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Piles, Pile Caps, and Caissons | |
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Slab on Grade | |
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Assemblies Estimate: Three-Story Office Building | |
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Superstructure | |
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Elevated Floor Assemblies | |
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Considerations in Selecting Foundation and Framing Systems | |
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Small versus Large Concrete Building | |
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Assemblies Estimate: Three-Story Office Building | |
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Exterior Closure | |
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The Effects of Energy Requirements | |
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Exterior Wall Systems | |
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Assemblies Estimate: Three-Story Office Building | |
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Roofing | |
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Selecting a Roof Assembly | |
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Calculation of Roof Area | |
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Flashing | |
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Roof Deck Insulation | |
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Conclusion | |
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Assemblies Estimate: Three-Story Office Building | |
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Interiors | |
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Partitions | |
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Stairs | |
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Wall and Floor Finishes | |
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Assemblies Estimate: Three-Story Office Building | |
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Conveying Systems | |
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Selecting and Estimating Elevators | |
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Safety | |
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Speed and Capacity | |
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Traffic | |
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Sizing Elevators | |
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Freight Elevators | |
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Service Elevators | |
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Federal Requirements | |
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Cost of Elevators | |
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Assemblies Estimate: Three-Story Office Building | |
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Plumbing | |
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Estimating Plumbing Systems | |
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Assemblies Estimate: Three-Story Office Building | |
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Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning | |
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Heating | |
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Air Conditioning | |
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Quality and Complexity | |
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Assemblies Estimate: Three-Story Office Building | |
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Fire Protection | |
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Classes of Fires | |
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Standpipes | |
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Sprinkler Systems | |
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Occupancy Hazards | |
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Assemblies Estimate: Three-Story Office Building | |
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Electrical | |
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Budget Square Foot Costs | |
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Estimating Procedure | |
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Assemblies Estimate: Three-Story Office Building | |
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Equipment, Furnishings, and Special Construction | |
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Equipment and Furnishings | |
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Special Construction | |
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Assemblies Estimate: Three-Story Office Building | |
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Building Sitework | |
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Site Preparation | |
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Site Improvements | |
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Site Mechanical and Electrical Utilities | |
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Earthwork | |
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Utilities | |
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Pavements | |
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Assemblies Estimate: Three-Story Office Building | |
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Estimate Summary | |
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The Installing Contractor's Overhead and Profit | |
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General Contractor's Mark-ups | |
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Assemblies Estimate: Three-Story Office Building | |
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Completed Estimate Summary | |
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Overview/Estimate Analysis | |
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Breakdown of Square Foot Costs | |
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Cost Comparisons | |
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Component Comparison | |
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Estimating Accuracy | |
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Estimate Summary | |
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A Final Word | |
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Appendix | |
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Using UNIFORMAT II in Preliminary Design & Planning | |
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UNIFORMAT II Levels 3 and 4 | |
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Overview of CostWorks | |
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Index | |