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Preface | |
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Introduction | |
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Building Estimates. Estimates in the Residential Construction Industry | |
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Builders and Residential Markets | |
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Spec Builders | |
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Custom-Home Builders | |
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Multi-Unit Residential Contractors | |
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Types of Contract | |
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Uses of Estimates | |
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Methods of Estimating | |
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Architects and Designers | |
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Green Building and Sustainable Construction | |
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Drawings and Specifications | |
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Soils Reports | |
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Site Visits | |
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Review Questions | |
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Arithmetic and Principles of Measurement | |
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Calculating Number of Items | |
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Length Calculations | |
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Perimeter Calculations | |
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Calculating Areas | |
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Calculating Volumes | |
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The Quantity Takeoff | |
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What is Measured | |
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Units of Measurement | |
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Takeoff Items and General Rules of Measurement | |
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Accuracy of Measurement | |
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Takeoff Order | |
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Takeoff Strategy and the Use of Assemblies | |
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Estimating Stationery (Standard Forms) | |
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Computer Estimating | |
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Practice Problems | |
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Review Questions | |
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Measuring Excavation and Sitework | |
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Measuring Sitework and Excavation Work Generally | |
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Bank Measure Swell and Compaction Factors | |
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Excavation Safety Considerations | |
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Calculating Volumes of Excavation and Backfill for Trenches | |
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Example of Excavation and Backfill Calculations for a Trench | |
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Calculating Volumes of Excavation and Backfill for Basements | |
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Example of Excavation and Backfill Calculations for a Basement | |
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Use of Digitizers | |
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Cut and Fill Calculations | |
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The Grid Method of Calculating Cut and Fill Quantities | |
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Measurement of Excavation and Backfill in a Takeoff | |
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Sample Drawings | |
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Example of Sitework Takeoff | |
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Comments on the Sitework Takeoff | |
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Practice Problems | |
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Review Questions | |
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Measuring Concrete Work | |
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Concrete Work Generally | |
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Measuring Notes--Concrete | |
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Measuring Formwork Generally | |
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Measuring Notes--Formwork | |
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Measuring Notes--Finishes and Miscellaneous Concrete Work | |
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Slab Finishes | |
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Curing Slabs and Vapor Barriers | |
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Welded Wire Mesh | |
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Reinforcing Steel | |
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Miscellaneous Concrete Items | |
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Example of Concrete Work Takeoff | |
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Comments on the Concrete Work Takeoff | |
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Practice Problems | |
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Review Questions | |
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Measuring Carpentry Work | |
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Measuring Rough Carpentry | |
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Board Measure | |
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Measuring Notes--Rough Carpentry | |
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Measuring Finish Carpentry and Millwork | |
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Measuring Notes--Finish Carpentry | |
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Finish Carpentry Generally | |
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Measuring Notes--Doors and Frames | |
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Measuring Notes--Windows | |
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Measuring Notes--Bathroom Accessories | |
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Measuring Notes--Finish Hardware | |
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Example of Rough Carpentry Floor System Takeoff | |
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Comments on the Floor System Takeoff | |
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Example of Wall System Takeoff | |
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Comments on the Wall System Takeoff | |
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Example of Roof System Takeoff | |
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Comments on the Roof System Takeoff | |
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Example of Finish Carpentry Takeoff | |
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Comments on the Finish Carpentry Takeoff | |
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Practice Problems | |
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Review Questions | |
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Measuring Masonry and Finishes | |
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Masonry Work | |
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Measuring Masonry Work | |
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Brick Masonry | |
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Concrete Blocks | |
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Conversion factors | |
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Measuring Notes--Masonry | |
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Measuring Exterior and Interior Finishes | |
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Measuring Notes--Exterior and Interior Finishes | |
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Example of Concrete Block Masonry Takeoff | |
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Comments on the Concrete Block Masonry Takeoff | |
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Example of Brickwork Takeoff | |
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Comments on Brickwork Takeoff | |
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Example of Exterior Finishes Takeoff | |
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Comments on the Exterior Finishes Takeoff | |
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Example of Interior Finishes Takeoff | |
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Comments on the Interior Finishes Takeoff | |
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Practice Problems | |
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Review Questions | |
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Estimating Plumbing, HVAC and Electrical | |
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Plumbing Work Generally | |
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Measuring Notes--Plumbing Work | |
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HVAC Work Generally | |
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Measuring Notes--HVAC Work | |
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Electrical Work Generally | |
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Measuring Notes--Electrical Work | |
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Pricing the Work | |
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Estimating Short Cuts | |
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Cost per Fixture Pluming Estimate | |
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Quick Estimate of HVAC Work | |
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Quick Estimate of Electrical Work | |
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Review Questions | |
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Pricing General Expenses | |
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Project Personnel | |
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Engineering Services | |
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Permits | |
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New Home Warranty | |
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Safety and First Aid | |
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Temporary Site Services | |
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Temporary Heating | |
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Utilities and Connections | |
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Site Security | |
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Trucking | |
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Equipment Rentals | |
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Project Cleanup | |
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Labor Add-ons | |
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Example General Expenses | |
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Comments of Example General Expenses | |
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Practice Problems | |
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Review Questions | |
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Pricing the Work | |
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Pricing Work Done by Own Forces | |
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Productivities | |
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Pricing Labor and Equipment for Own Work | |
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Preparing Bills of Material and Pricing Materials | |
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Pricing Subcontractors' Work | |
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Example of Priced Estimate | |
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Comments on Pricing Example | |
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Practice Problems | |
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Review Questions | |
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Pricing Contractor-Owned Equipment | |
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Renting versus Ownership | |
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Depreciation | |
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Maintenance and Repairs | |
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Financing | |
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Taxes, Insurance and Storage | |
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Fuel and Lube | |
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Examples | |
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Practice Problems | |
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Review Questions | |
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Subcontracting Work | |
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Evaluating Subcontractors | |
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Surety Bonds | |
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Analyzing Subtrade Bids | |
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Scope of Work | |
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Examples | |
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Review Questions | |
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Estimate Summaries and Bids | |
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Summary Formats | |
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Bid Summary | |
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In Advance of Bid Closing | |
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The Bid Form | |
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Alternative Prices | |
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Allowances | |
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Bid Security | |
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Owner's Bid Conditions | |
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The Pre-Bid Review | |
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Bid Markup | |
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Risk in Bid Work | |
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Bid Clarifications | |
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The Bid Closing | |
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Subtrade Conditions | |
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Bid Breakdown | |
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Computerized Bid Closing | |
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After the Bid | |
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Post Bid Review | |
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Examples | |
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Review Questions | |
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Estimates for Remodeling Work | |
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The Remodeling Contractor | |
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Contracts for Remodeling Work | |
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The Remodeling Estimate | |
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Measuring the Work | |
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Measuring Demolition Work | |
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The Remodeling Takeoff | |
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Pricing Remodeling Work | |
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Labor and Equipment Productivities | |
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Pricing Materials | |
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Pricing General Expenses | |
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The Summary and Bid | |
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Examples | |
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Practice Problems | |
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Review Questions | |
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Computer Estimate | |
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MC2 Software | |
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The Takeoff | |
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Pricing the Work | |
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Labor and Equipment Productivities | |
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Pricing Materials | |
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Pricing General Expenses | |
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The Summary and Bid | |
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Practice Problems | |
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Review Questions | |
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Glossary | |
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Conversion Factors | |
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Formulas used in Estimating | |
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House Drawings | |
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Condominium Drawings | |