Explains and illustrates the math of heavy construction with formulas and sample calculations — solutions to a variety of productivity and operational problems. Provides a substantial Appendix of productivity and other reference data for estimating and project planning.
Explains successful management and supervision approaches — including guidance for those who oversee the work. A series of questions at the end of each chapter helps the reader summarize the content. In addition, the chapter on computer estimating has been expanded to cover the new estimating software for performing quantity takeoff by computer, and content covering the procedures for conceptual estimating as well as parametric estimating has been added" The book includes information on sizing, productivity, equipment requirements, code-mandated specifications, design standards and engineering factors.
This all-in-one reference gives you the accepted standards and procedures for takeoff and pricing HVAC systems, as well as piping, plumbing, and fire protection. Includes all of the major mechanical systems in new building construction. It includes a glossary of mechanical terms and definitions — plus symbols used on mechanical plans, useful formulas, checklists, and conversion tables.
This updated fifth edition includes new coverage on the role of Building Information Modeling BIM in the estimating process, and over sample problems and exercises that show you how to apply cost data to your building project based on the RS Means Building Construction Cost Data. The companion website provides access to RS Means CostWorks data, allowing you to use real-world numbers in your practice estimates, and the included Instructor's Manual provides step-by-step solutions to problems in the book.
Focused on the practical aspects of estimating, this book emphasizes the application of estimating techniques—which are transferable to any estimating software—through problem solving and the ground-up creation of complete construction project estimates. Estimating skills are fundamental to the construction industry, and are applied by all parties at all levels throughout the industry. This book is a hands-on guide to the techniques and tools used to create a thorough estimate, with plenty of opportunities for practice.
Apply cost data to all aspects of the building project Practice your skills on over sample problems Construct a complete estimate using RSMeans Besides being an essential construction skill, learning estimating helps you become familiar with reading and understanding construction blueprints and how construction assemblies are built.
Mastery of these vital skills is important to your future career, and How to Estimate with RSMeans Data is your ideal guide to a solid foundation. This book guides readers through the entire estimatingprocess, explaining in detail how to put together a reliableestimate that can be used not only for budgeting, but also fordeveloping a schedule, managing a project, dealing withcontingencies, and ultimately making a profit.
Completely revised and updated to reflect the new CSIMasterFormat TM system, the Second Edition of this practicalguide describes estimating techniques for each building system andhow to apply them according to the latest industry standards.
Costconsiderations and quantity takeoff and pricing are included forvirtually every type of work found in residential and lightcommercial projects, from demolition, concrete, and masonry towindows and doors, siding, roofing, mechanical and electricalsystems, finish work, and site construction. Complete with many new graphics and references to professionalconstruction cost databases, the new edition provides experiencedcontractors and novices alike with essential information on: How to correctly interpret plans and specifications, reflectingupdates to contract documents since the first edition Computer estimating techniques and new estimating software forperforming quantity takeoff The best methods for conceptual estimating as well as theextremely useful topic of parametric estimating How to allocate the right amounts for profit and contingencies,and other hard-to-find professional guidance How a unit price estimate is built along with labor issues andbudgeting for subcontractor work.
The book takes you through every step of the estimating process — from receipt of the plans, to detailed quantity takeoffs and pricing, to bidding strategies, and finally, cost control. Organized for quick reference, the book features: Estimating guidance for every segment of construction by CSI MasterFormat division — the most recognized industry standard for organizing construction projects and costs Checklists and forms to streamline the estimating process What to watch out for — common errors and omissions How to calculate and apply direct and indirect costs, including overhead and profit A complete, fully updated sample cost estimate An appendix with labor hours for common construction operations.
The latest costs for green building materials, including LED light fixtures, wind turbines, electrical meters, car charging stations and more. Be prepared to estimate any job with this indispensable cost reference. An accurate estimate of costs to build your particular project depends on location, project scope, specific components used and current market conditions. Score: 5. Score: 1. With clearexplanations and a hands—on, example—driven approach, it is theideal reference for students and new professionals who need tolearn how to perform cost estimating for building construction.
With more than Location Factors in the United States andCanada, the data includes up—to—date system prices for more than standard assemblies and in—place costs for thousands ofalternates making it easy to customize budget estimates andcompare system costs.
The book includes a free access code to thesupplemental website with plans, specifications, problem sets, anda full sample estimate. As such, it is most useful for developing budgetary estimates at the design development stage of a design project. Designers can easily compare the costs of using various construction systems, making informed decisions before committing to a specific construction or system type.
Although created for new, commercial construction, the assemblies data set can be adapted for a preliminary renovation estimate. All of the major construction items, including site work, concrete and masonry, wood and metal framing, doors and windows, and more are covered.
Be prepared to estimate any job with this indispensable cost reference. An accurate estimate of costs to build your particular project depends on location, project scope, specific components used and current market conditions.
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