The proven first choice for reliable unit costs, and the most respected unit price guide available to the construction industry, this title provides unit costs for over 20,000 building components and access to thousands of 2004 materials and labor price shifts in response to new labor contracts.
For courses in Beginning to intermediate courses in construction estimating in two- and four-year construction management programs. An update of the proven estimating text by Frank Dagostino, Estimating in Building Construction, Seventh Edition, provides everything you need for a course in Estimating. It combines sound coverage of principles with ...
Over 30,000 Construction Costs on Every Area of Construction! The National Construction Estimator is our most popular book for pricing construction, and has been for years. It has proven to be the "industry standard" for construction costs. Here's why: Material Costs: You'll find the current cost of every commonly-used construction material and ...
For an undergraduate introductory or advanced course in construction cost estimating. This text comprehensively covers the fundamental cost estimating principles and processes used in commercial construction today. It covers theory, types of estimates, estimating procedures and contractual aspects as well as providing practical tips on how to ...
The late Robert Peurifoy was a giant in the field of construction engineering. In this latest edition of one of his many books, computer calculations of costs and of modelling have been added as well as updated statistics, computer related examples and new problems. Civil, environmental and construction management engineering majors and ...
A complete guide to estimating painting costs for just about any type of residential, commercial, or industrial painting, whether by brush, spray, mitt, or roller. Includes prices for every type of job imaginable, from baseboards to wine racks -- if it can be painted, it's prbably listed here. Shows typical costs and bid prices for fast, medium, ...
Appropriate for courses in Construction Estimation and Management.Assuming no prior knowledge of blueprint reading and mathematics, this text guides readers through a material quantity survey, the conversion of the material quantities to a monetary value, and the addition of labor and equipment costs, using actual construction plans as a reference.
The flagship of Means construction cost titles, the 57th annual edition contains up-to-date prices on major construction materials, labor and equipment costs associated with new construction projects and includes additional information on square foot costs, reference and productivity data. It also includes City Cost Indexes for localizing costs to ...
Reliable, up-to-date material costs and labor figures based on thousands of repair and remodeling jobs across the country. Listings are for high and low volume builders, so prices can be customized for any size business. Includes remodeling estimating techniques to help you find the right quantity of material, labor manhours needed, the correct ...
Manhours, labor, and material costs for all common plumbing and HVAC work in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. You can quickly work up a reliable estimate based on the pipe, fittings, and equipment required. Includes a FREE CD-ROM with an electronic version of the book with a stand-alone estimating program. Also includes the Job ...
"Means Estimating Handbook" simplifies the task of evaluating construction plans and specs to obtain reliable quantities for pricing. This comprehensive reference is a true handbook for use in the field and the office.
One of the most popular books on construction estimating. This recent revision includes a new chapter on conceptual cost estimating (the latest trend in this growing field), new material on computer applications, and new material on highway recycling costs. It's completely updated, too, with the most current material on cost data, references, and ...
Provides the 300 most useful manhour tables for practically every item of construction. Labor requirements are listed for sitework, concrete work, masonry, steel, carpentry, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, mechanical, and electrical. Each section details the work being estimated and gives appropriate crew size and ...
Current prices for thousands of hard-to-find renovation and insurance items. Covers specialty items like foundation buttressing, subsidence remediation, compaction grouting, cleaning, even post and beam framing. All prices include labor, material, and equipment breakouts. Over 600 clear illustrations help you identify exactly what is being ...
Current building costs for residential, commercial and industrial construction. Estimated prices for every common building material. Man-hours, recommended crew and labor costs for installation. Includes Estimate Writer, an electronic version of the book on computer disk, with a stand alone estimating program. National Estimator works just like a ...
Answers all your questions about preparing competitive landscape construction estimates... Means Landscape Estimating is a thorough, easy-reading, organized working tool that "talks you through" every step of preparing effective bids and estimates in a minimum of time -plus guidance for planning jobs and marketing your company. Written by an award ...
With 66 updated estimates for the most popular projects, such as home offices, in-law apartments and remodeling for disabled residents, this reference includes new guidance for remodeling older homes and for attic and basement conversions, kitchen and bath remodeling, home offices, lighting & security, and more. Illustrations.
Home improvement salespeople need authority to quote prices when closing a sale -- especially when the homeowner may have suggestions and changes to the final job. That's why home improvement contractors use this manual (and the National Estimator disk in the back of this book) as their company price book. Includes assembly prices for many items ...
This book has been designed to help the student, tradesman, prospective builder or Contractor learn how to estimate materials for room additions or residential structures.
This book covers the whole range of skills and knowledge that modern quantity surveyors require to perform their work efficiently and effectively. The text has been thoroughly revised and substantially extended to enhance its value to the reader. All the basic skills of the quantity surveyor in construction procurement, contract administration and ...
Prices for installation of all common electrical work: conduit, wire, boxes, fixtures, switches, connectors, outlets, loadcenters, panelboards, raceway, duct, signal systems, and more. Provides material costs, manhours per unit, and total installed cost for all electrical work. Explains what you should know to estimate each part of an electrical ...
Accurately estimate every phase of residential construction from site costs to the profit margin you include in your bid. Shows how to keep track of manhours and make accurate labor cost estimates for footings, foundations, framing and sheathing, finishes, electrical, plumbing, and more. Provides and explains sample cost estimate worksheets with ...
Up-to-date and accurate, this 32nd edition contains unit price data, reference, tables, and illustrations, and covers fire alarm addressable system assemblies, explosion-proof emergency lighting fixtures, and vandal-resistant exit signs.
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