Estimating for Residential Construction

Name: Estimating for Residential Construction
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ISBN: 9781401879471

ISBN-10: 1401879470

ISBN-13: 9781401879471

Edition: 2006

Authors: David Pratt

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Estimating for Residential Construction offers a concise introduction to residential estimating processes and to the steps involved in accurately preparing a cost estimate. Author David Pratt uses clear, straightforward language to describe the basic arithmetic of residential construction work, along with logical explanations of how to prepare takeoffs. Readers will learn how to price excavation and site work, concrete, carpentry, masonry, plumbing, heating, and electrical work, as well as the general expenses and sub-trade work. Specifics on how to prepare a bill of materials from a takeoff, how to summarize and prepare a bid for a custom home, assessing markup on an estimate, and how to…

Book details

List price: $159.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication date: 4/27/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 352
Size: 8.25" wide x 11.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.430
Language: English




Introduction to Building cost Estimates



Arithmetic and Principles of Measurement



Measuring Excavation and Sitework



Measuring Concrete Work



Measuring Carpentry Work



Measuring Masonry and Finishes



Estimating Plumbing, HVAC and Electricaln Work



Pricing General Expenses



Pricing the Work



Pricing Equipment



Subcontracting Work



Estimate Summaries and Bids



Estimates for Remodeling Work



Glossary



THe Metric System and Conversions



Equations used in Estimating



Sample House Drawings


Index