DEWALT
Construction Estimating Professional Reference
By Adam Ding
This unique and easy-to-understand pocket guide was developed by a
real-world contractor who has perfected the art of construction
estimating!
The DEWALT Construction Estimating
Professional Reference is the only resource individuals need for
learning to successfully bid on a variety of construction projects.
Chock-full of practical advice based on the author’s real-life
experience in bidding countless construction jobs, this essential
reference explores such key topics as forms and checklists,
subcontractors and suppliers, procedures, trade evaluation, costs,
profit, and overheads, and much more!
Features:
- exceptionally comprehensive coverage walks
readers through every step of the bidding process — from the moment
a set of drawings is received to the post-bid review
- practical, "how-to" instructions and
essential information on ways to minimize errors will help readers
save valuable time and money at home and on the job
- more than 350 pages of professional reference
material provides swift and easy access to hundreds of charts,
illustrations, formulas, laws, conversions, tables, and symbols
- content is completely current and up-to-date
with industry standards
- special cover material is flexible,
tear-resistant, and water- and oil-resistant for ease of use in the
shop or on-the-job
- exclusive super-strong binding allows the
books to lay flat when opened while keeping the pages securely
intact
- large and easy-to-read text and illustrations
make finding and retaining information a breeze
- convenient size easily fits into any pocket
or toolbox for the ideal carry-along!
Preview:
Chapter 1:
General Preparation
About the Author
Adam Ding is a professional estimator
with extensive experience in a variety of commercial, residential,
institutional, industrial, and infrastructure projects. He holds a
Master’s degree in Building Construction from Auburn University.
Adam has had a successful career in estimating
projects of different sizes, ranging from large-scale cost planning to
detailed trade take-off. Having bid countless construction jobs, he
developed a unique and easy-to-understand estimating approach.
Adam taught computer classes in Auburn
University, and also owns the copyrights for a number of computer
estimating programs. Currently a registered member in the Canadian
Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS), he continues to provide cost
estimating services to building professionals in North America, Canada
and Asia Pacific regions.
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