Fundamentals of Construction Estimating
Fundamentals of Construction Estimating is written
to provide the reader with the resources necessary to
learn how to estimate the construction costs of build-
ing projects following the methods employed by -
sucessful general contractors. The book is primarily
intended for the person who is beginning to learn the
process of construction cost estimating, whether he or
she is a student taking a course in estimating at -
college or someone who has recently assumed estimating
responsibilities in a construction organization.
The text will also be of interest to construction manag-
ers, supervisors, and practicing estimators who, from
time to time, may wish to refer to a source of estimat-
ing data or simply investigate how other estimators
approach this subject.
The goal of this book is to present a method of compiling
consistently accurate construction cost estimates in a
minimum of time. The method can easily be integrated
with the latest technology available to obtain soaring
productivity; it is a method of estimating that offers
extensive review and control capabilities because it
is consistent with the basic procedures followed by
professional estimators and quantity surveyors in the
construction industry.
Content :
- Introduction
- the BID process and preliminary procedures
- Measuring Quantities Generally
- Measuring Sitework, excavation, and piling
- Measuring Concrete Work
- Measuring Masonry Work
- Measuring Carpentry and Miscellaneous Items
- pricing Generally
- pricing Construction equipment
- pricing excavation and Backfill
- pricing Concrete Work
- pricing Masonry, Carpentry, and Finishes Work
- pricing Subcontractors’ Work
- pricing General expenses
- Closing the Bid
- Budget estimating