Construction Estimating provides a comprehensive overview of the estimating practices used in the construction industry and covers the common methods used to develop estimates. This edition serves as a guide to sources of information on prints and specifi cations. Learners have opportunities to prepare estimates using a variety of spreadsheets, including takeoff activities based on prints for a proposed township administration building.Information on building information modeling (BIM), alternate power systems, light detection and ranging (LIDAR) systems, insulated concrete forms (ICF), and LEED® green building practices have been added to this edition. CSI MasterFormat® divisions are referenced throughout the book.CONTENTS• Estimating Practices• Estimating Methods• Specifi cations and Drawings• Contracting Requirements and General Requirements• Earthwork• Concrete• Masonry• Metals• Woods, Plastics, and Composites• Thermal and Moisture Protection• Openings• Finishes• Mechanical Systems• Electrical Systems• Specialty Items and Final Bid Preparation
✔ Author(s): Leonard P. Toenjes
✔ Title: Construction Estimating
✔ Rating : 4.6 out of 5 base on (22 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 0826905625
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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