Estimating for
Residential Construction
First Edition
Author: David Pratt
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
review a bid before it is submitted to the client is also covered as
well as information on preparing estimates for remodeling jobs.
Features:
- dedicated coverage focuses entirely on the
estimating process for success as an accurate and efficient
residential construction estimator
- employs a modern approach to estimating
that includes the use of computers so that readers can keep pace
with industry standards
- coverage explains how to prepare bid forms
and deal with alternate prices, allowances, and bid security, with
detailed examples that show how estimating work is compiled
- each chapter includes a list of related
websites to encourage students to expand their knowledge of the
subject matter, as well as a set of review questions an practice
problems to allow them to apply what they have learned
- all discussions include numerous
illustrations and examples for added clarification including a
sample set of house plans that are used as an example through out
the book to illustrate important estimating concepts
- features a list of conversions and
equations used in estimating in the appendices which serves as a
helpful resource for students
Contents:
- Chapter One: Introduction to Building
cost Estimates
- Chapter Two: Arithmetic and Principles of
Measurement
- Chapter Three: Measuring Excavation and
Sitework
- Chapter Four: Measuring Concrete Work
- Chapter Five: Measuring Carpentry Work
- Chapter Six: Measuring Masonry and
Finishes
- Chapter Seven: Estimating Plumbing, HVAC
and Electrical Work
- Chapter Eight: Pricing General Expenses
- Chapter Nine: Pricing the Work
- Chapter Ten: Pricing Equipment
- Chapter Eleven: Subcontracting Work
- Chapter Twelve: Estimate Summaries and
Bids
- Chapter Thirteen: Estimates for
Remodeling Work
- Appendix A: Glossary
- Appendix B: The Metric System and
Conversions
- Appendix C: Equations used in Estimating
- Appendix D: Sample House Drawings Index
352 pages - 8-1/2 x 11 in.
1401879470 /
9781401879471
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