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Item specifics
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- Book Title
- Unit Price Estimating Methods
- Publication Date
- 2007-05-01
- Edition Number
- 4
- ISBN
- 9780876290163
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Means Company, Incorporated, R. S.
ISBN-10
0876290160
ISBN-13
9780876290163
eBay Product ID (ePID)
59111944
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
432 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Unit Price Estimating Methods
Subject
Buildings / General, Construction / Estimating
Publication Year
2007
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Architecture, Technology & Engineering
Series
Rsmeans Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
28.9 Oz
Item Length
10.7 in
Item Width
8.4 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number
4
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition
21
Series Volume Number
5
Dewey Decimal
692/.5
Table Of Content
FOREWORD. INTRODUCTION. CHAPTER 1: ESTIMATE TYPES. Order of Magnitude Estimates. Square Foot and Cubic Foot Estimates. Assemblies (Systems) Estimates. Unit Price Estimates. CHAPTER 2: BEFORE STARTING THE ESTIMATE. CHAPTER 3: THE QUANTITY TAKEOFF. CHAPTER 4: PRICING THE ESTIMATE. Sources of Cost Information. Types of Costs. The Paperwork. The Estimate Summary. CHAPTER 5: PRE-BID SCHEDULING. CHAPTER 6: UPON COMPLETING THE ESTIMATE. Bidding Strategies. Cost Control and Analysis. Productivity and Efficiency. Retainage and Cash Flow. Life Cycle Costs. CHAPTER 7: USING MEANS BUILDING CONSTRUCTION COST DATA. Format & Data. Unit Price Section. Square Foot and Cubic Foot Costs. Building Unit Prices and Assemblies for Your Own Work. Repair & Remodeling. City Cost Indexes. Reference Tables. CHAPTER 8: COMPUTERIZED ESTIMATING METHODS. Basic Spreadsheet Programs. Spreadsheet Add-on Programs. Complete Stand-alone Estimating Solutions. Pulsar Estimating Software. Summary. CHAPTER 9: ESTIMATING BY MASTERFORMAT DIVISION. Sample Estimate: Project Description. Division 1: General Requirements. Sample Estimate. Division 2: Site Construction. Sample Estimate. Division 3: Concrete. Sample Estimate. Division 4: Masonry. Sample Estimate. Division 5: Metals. Sample Estimate. Division 6: Wood and Plastics. Sample Estimate. Division 7: Thermal and Moisture Protection. Sample Estimate. Division 8: Doors and Windows. Sample Estimate. Division 9: Finishes. Sample Estimate. Division 10: Specialties. Sample Estimate. Division 11: Equipment. Division 12: Furnishings. Division 13: Special Construction. Division 14: Conveying Systems. Sample Estimate. Division 15: Mechanical. Sample Estimate. Division 16: Electrical. Sample Estimate. Estimate Summary. APPENDIX A: SPEC AID. APPENDIX B: REFERENCE TABLES. INDEX.
Synopsis
This comprehensive reference explains everything you need to know about taking off and pricing detailed, unit price construction estimates. The book takes you through every step of the estimating process -- from receipt of the plans, to detailed quantity takeoffs and pricing, to bidding strategies, and finally, cost control. Also includes electronic estimating forms you can access to download and customize from the book's own website. Organized for quick reference, the book features: Estimating guidance for every segment of construction by CSI MasterFormat division -- the most recognized industry standard for organizing construction projects and costs Checklists and forms to streamline the estimating process What to watch out for -- common errors and omissions How to calculate and apply direct and indirect costs, including overhead and profit A complete, fully updated sample cost estimate An appendix with labor hours for common construction operations, This comprehensive reference explains everything you need to know about taking off and pricing detailed, unit price construction estimates. The book takes you through every step of the estimating process from receipt of the plans, to detailed quantity takeoffs and pricing, to bidding strategies, and finally, cost control.
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- a***n (45)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseMistakenly ordered a paperback that I thought was a hardcover, not sellers fault; it was described properly on the listing. Seller still processed a refund the day I went to return the item and let me keep the item anyway. A+++ service. Book arrived quickly in great condition and for a great price. Thank you so much! Amazing seller!
- n***c (95)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseseller was communicative about my shipment, media mail took a while and tracking wasn't updated frequently, but seller communicated to me very quickly on status. the item came new and wrapped as described, though the packaging in it was packed wasn't sturdy and falling apart when it got to me.