Fundamentals of Construction Estimating

by David Pratt

Overview

Master the key principles of construction estimating and develop the skills you need to become a professional estimator with this comprehensive resource. Presenting estimating procedures in a straightforward and engaging way, FUNDAMENTALS OF CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING, Fourth Edition, clearly explains key processes of estimating and costing construction work such as quantity takeoff; pricing of contractor work, sub-trade work, and site overhead; and compiling bid documents. Even better, the text includes realistic drawings of two major projects (residential and commercial) to guide you through a complete estimating process that can be followed by various trades on many different types of construction projects.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781337399395
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	01/01/2018
Series:	MindTap Course List
Pages:	496
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

David J. Pratt is a Professor of Civil Engineering Technology at SAIT Polytechnic and a lecturer in construction costing at the University of Calgary. Professor Pratt is a professional quantity surveyor and cost consultant. He is a member of the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, and holds a degree in Quantity Surveying from Liverpool College of Building together with a degree in Economics from the University of Calgary.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction. 2. The Estimating Process and Preliminary Procedures. 3. Measuring Quantities Generally. 4. Measuring Sitework, Excavation and Piling. 5. Measuring Concrete Work. 6. Measuring Masonry Work. 7. Measuring Carpentry and Miscellaneous Items. 8. Pricing Generally. 9. Pricing Construction Equipment. 10. Pricing Excavation and Backfill. 11. Pricing Concrete Work. 12. Pricing Masonry, Carpentry and Finishes Work. 13. Pricing Subcontractors’ Work. 14. Pricing General Expenses. 15. Closing the Bid. 16. Budget Estimating. 17. Elemental Estimating. 18. Life-Cycle Costing Appendix Glossary Index.