Construction Estimating Reference Data
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Introduction, 3

1 General Requirements, 5
     Productivity, 6
     Load Allowances, 9
     Area and Volume Conversions, 11
     English to Metric Conversions, 13
     Cubic Measurements, 16
     Weight and Time Conversions, 17

2 Site Work, 18
     Definitions, 19
     Paving, 21
     Special Soils, 28
     Clearing, 29
     Trenching, 29
     Blasting and Quarrying, 33
     Underwater Excavation, 37
     Earthmoving, 39
     Backfill, 41
     Compaction, 43
     Fill, 43
     Piles, 45
     Trench Shoring, 52
     Piping, 53
     Underground Electrical, 65
     Fencing, 67
     Landscaping, 68
     Athletic Equipment, 68
     Railroad Trackwork, 68
     Marine Structures, 69
     Demolition and Removal, 70

3 Concrete, 73
     Aggregate, 76
     Placement, 81
     Structural Slabs, 86
     Columns, 90
     Gypsum Decks, 91
     Prestressed Concrete, 92
     Finishing, 96

4 Masonry, 98
     Materials, 100
     Bonds, 104
     Brick, 107
     Tile, 112
     Block, 114
     Marble, 120
     Terracotta, 120
     Glass Block, 121
     Stone, 122

5 Metals, 123
     Structural Steel, 124
     Castings, 127
     Structural Aluminum, 127
     Open-Web Joists, 128
     Decking, 130
     Stairs, 133

6 Carpentry, 135
     Rough Carpentry, 136
     Softwood Lumber, 139
     Redwood, 140
     Nails, 141
     Joists, 146
     Softwood Plywood, 151
     Particleboard, 154
     Fiberboard Sheathing, 154
     Finish Carpentry, 155
     Hardboard Siding, 157
     Wood Flooring, 160
     Stairs, 161

7 Thermal and Moisture Protection, 163
     Waterproofing, 164
     Dampproofing, 166
     Building Insulation, 168
     Foamboard Sheathing, 173
     Roofing Insulation, 175
     Preformed Roofing and Siding, 179
     Elastomeric Roofing, 183
     Built-Up Roofing, 185
     Sheet Metal, 194
     Caulking and Sealants, 197

8 Doors and Windows, 200
     Doors, 201
     Hinges, 202
     Latches, 204
     Panic Exit Devices, 207
     Closers, 208
     Weatherstripping, 209
     Folding Doors, 213
     Fire Doors, 215
     Rolling Doors, 217
     Windows, 218
     Glass, 219
     Skylights, 223
     Curtain Walls, 224

9 Finishes, 228
     Lath and Plaster, 229
     Gypsum Drywall, 238
     Ceramic Tile, 242
     Terrazzo, 248
     Wood Flooring, 250
     Resilient Flooring, 254
     Floor Tile, 258
     Paints, 260
     Wallpaper, 264

10 Specialties, 265
     Chalkboards and Directories, 266
     Folding Partitions, 267
     Toilet Compartments, 269
     Bathroom Accessories, 271
     Flagpoles, 273
     Fireplace Components, 274
     Pedestal Floors, 274

11 Equipment, 276
     Cabinets, 277
     Kitchens, 277
     Food Service, 277
     Church, 278
     Athletic, 279
     Library, 279
     Medical, 280
     Laboratory, 281

15 Mechanical, 282
     Plumbing, 283
     Valves, 292
     Plumbing Fixtures, 299
     Rough-in, 306
     Drainage and Waste, 306
     Vents, 307
     Compressed Air Systems, 309
     Fire Sprinkler Systems, 310
     Steam Heating Systems, 312
     Hot-Water Heaters, 319
     Warm-Air Heaters, 324
     Cooling Systems, 328

16 Electrical, 336
     Wiring, 337
     Conduit, 340
     Cable Trays, 342
     Busways, 344
     Open Substations, 350
     Load Centers, 351
     Switchboards, 351
     Switchgear, 353
     Panelboards, 354
     Underfloor Systems, 355
     Rough-in, 355
     Fixtures and Outlets, 357
     Fire Alarms, 359
     Air Control Equipment, 360

National Estimator Quick Start, 361
     Beginning an Estimate, 363
     Keyword Search, 364
     Your First Estimate, 364
     Copying Costs to Your Estimate, 365
     Adding Lines to the Estimate, 367
     Printing Your Estimate, 369

Hourly Labor Costs, 372
Index, 375

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