Synopses & Reviews
Now in its second edition, this essential book clearly and precisely explains all the procedures involved in compiling an estimate of the cost of construction work. Modern, updated coverage includes quantity takeoff, pricing of the contractor's work, pricing subtrade work, pricing site overheads, and compiling bid documents. This thorough grounding in the principles of construction estimating offers readers the skills required to successfully perform the work of a professional estimator. Drawings for two complete projects -one residential and one commercial- lead users through the complete estimating process for each and forms a basic framework that can easily be applied to various trades on many different types of construction projects.
Synopsis
FUNDAMENTALS OF CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING 3rd edition includes updated material for preparing construction estimates such as an explanation of how to compile a complete estimate using MC2 ICE* (Interactive Cost Estimating ) software along with a sample version of the software. This book teaches the principles of construction estimating while providing the skills required to successfully become a professional estimator. Written in an easy to follow step by step estimating process that can be used with the latest technology makes this an indispensable book for learning the fundamentals of construction estimating.
Synopsis
FUNDAMENTALS OF CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING 3rd edition presents estimating procedures in a clear and precise manner explaining all the procedures of estimating the cost of construction work such as quantity takeoff, pricing of the contractor's work, pricing sub-trade work, pricing site overhead and compiling bid documents. This book offers readers thorough instruction on the principles of construction estimating and the skills to become a professional estimator by using drawings for two complete projects ? one residential and one commercial, thereby leading the reader through the complete estimating process which can be used in various trades on many different types of construction projects. Benefits: NEW Includes three different approaches to preparing an estimate: manual method, spreadsheet estimates and estimates compiled using dedicated software with many examples of Excel spreadsheets used in all aspects of estimating. Easy to follow step by step estimating process that can be used with the latest technology to produce accurate forecasts in the minimum amount of time. Thorough training in the principles of construction estimating teaches skills required to successfully become a professional estimator. NEW Updated and expanded to include three different approaches to preparing an estimate, manual estimates, spreadsheet estimates and estimates compiled using dedicated computer software. NEW Includes many examples of Excel spreadsheets used in all aspects of estimating NEW Explores the use of MC2 ICE* software and includes an explanation of how to compile a complete estimate with this program. NEW Includes a CD containing a sample version of the software. NEW Includes a partial bibliography so that students can obtain more information on these diverse topics. Includes updated material on quantity take off, pricing of the contractor's work, pricing sub trade work, and compiling bid documents. Includes drawings for two comp
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. Value Analysis. 19. Life-Cycle Costing. Appendix A: Extract From a Typical Soils Report. Appendix B: List of Items and CSI-Based Codes. Appendix C: Glossary. Appendix D: The Metric System and Conversions. Index.