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(More customer reviews)This book is not useful as a textbook but makes an excellent reference for the rising practitioner. Up to date and well written
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Every contractor has a unique system for putting a bid together. But when you submit a price, you must be prepared to back it up with a reliable estimate. Estimating Building Costs gives you a step-by-step process for organizing all the information you need to assemble an estimate you can rely on. You'll be competitive and know that you'll make a worthwhile profit. Follow these methods and you'll create well-organized, complete estimates by:
Correctly interpreting plans and specifications
Developing accurate and complete labor and material costs
Understanding direct and indirect overhead costs and accounting for time-sensitive costs
Using historical cost data to generate new project budgets
The book includes a detailed look at every construction specialty – explaining all the components, take-off units, and labor hours – for site work, concrete and masonry, framing, roofing, siding, and finish work. Plus, you'll get data on HVAC, plumbing and electrical, and special construction and hard-to-find professional guidance on what to consider so you can allocate the right amount for profit and contingencies.
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