{"product_id":"estimating-building-costs-for-the-residential-and-light-commercial-construction-professional-paperback-softback-9781394150113","title":"Estimating Building Costs for the Residential and Light Commercial Construction Professional (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394150113","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eEstimating Building Costs for the Residential and Light Commercial Construction Professional\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eWayne J. Del Pico (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394150113, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 23 November 2023\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e688 pages\u003cbr\u003e26.9 x 21.1 x 3.1 cm, 1.361 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEstimating Building Costs\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eFew aspects of a construction project are more fundamental than the cost estimate, which can mean the difference between a professionally executed project and a financial and legal disaster. Properly handled, a construction cost estimate can protect both the contractor and the client from losing money on a project. The estimate is the first step toward a successful project. For contractors, therefore, the knowledge required to construct an accurate price estimate is critical. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEstimating Building Costs for the Residential and Light Commercial Construction Professional\u003c\/i\u003e provides this knowledge in a thorough and comprehensive guide. It takes readers step-by-step through the  process of constructing a cost estimate, and provides guidance for incorporating cost estimates into budgeting, scheduling, project management, and more. The result is a fundamental guide to this critical aspect of the construction industry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders of the third edition of \u003ci\u003eEstimating Building Costs for the Residential and Light Commercial Construction Professional\u003c\/i\u003e will also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully updated text to reflect the new CSI MASTERFORMAT\u003csup\u003e™\u003c\/sup\u003e 2020\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalysis of cost considerations, quantity takeoff, pricing, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStep-by-step guidance for developing a comprehensive cost estimate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll-new sections covering scope of work, wage scales in the US, and a project overhead checklist\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsiderations for adding profit and contingencies to an estimate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEstimating Building Costs for the Residential and Light Commercial Construction Professional\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential resource for contractors in residential and light commercial construction, as well as students studying construction management and construction estimating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 1 The Basis of the Estimate 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 2 Understanding the Specifications 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 3 Calculating Linear Measure, Area, and Volume 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 4 The Quantity Takeoff and Pricing Phases 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 5 Understanding the Cost Elements of a Unit Price 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 6 Division 1--General Requirements 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 7 Existing Conditions 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 8 Concrete 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 9 Masonry 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 10 Metals 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 11 Wood, Plastics, and Composites 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 12 Thermal and Moisture Protection 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 13 Openings 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 14 Finishes 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 15 Specialties 379\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 17 Fire Suppression 409\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 18 Plumbing 421\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 19 Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) 443\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 20 Integrated Automation 465\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 21 Electrical 469\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 22 Communications, Electronic Safety, and Security 497\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 23 Earthwork 507\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 24 Exterior Improvements 533\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 25 Utilities 559\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 26 Profit and Contingencies 583\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 27 Estimating by Computer 595\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 28 Conceptual Estimating 613\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolutions to Questions And Problems 619\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 655\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Civil engineering, surveying \u0026amp; building [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Civil engineering, surveying \u0026amp; building\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Civil%20engineering,%20surveying%20\u0026amp;%20building%20%5BTN%5D%22\"\u003eTN\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52503043047704,"sku":"9781394150113","price":59.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394150113.jpg?v=1786325352","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/estimating-building-costs-for-the-residential-and-light-commercial-construction-professional-paperback-softback-9781394150113","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}