Dagostino, Frank R.,

Estimating in building construction / Steven J. Peterson, Weber State University, Frank R. Dagostino. - Ninth edition. - xii, 351 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm

Original edition by Frank R. Dagostino. Includes index.

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO ESTIMATING CHAPTER 2: CONTRACTS, BONDS, AND INSURANCE CHAPTER 3: PROJECT MANUAL CHAPTER 4: THE ESTIMATE CHAPTER 5: COMPUTERS IN ESTIMATING CHAPTER 6: OVERHEAD AND CONTINGENCIES CHAPTER 7: LABOR CHAPTER 8: EQUIPMENT CHAPTER 9: SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS CHAPTER 10: EXCAVATION CHAPTER 11: CONCRETE CHAPTER 12: MASONRY CHAPTER 13: METALS CHAPTER 14: WOOD CHAPTER 15: THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION CHAPTER 16: DOORS AND WINDOWS CHAPTER 17: FINISHES CHAPTER 18: ELECTRICAL CHAPTER 19: PLUMBING CHAPTER 20: HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING CHAPTER 21: PROFIT CHAPTER 22: OTHER ESTIMATING METHODS

"Estimating in Building Construction covers all the skills the beginning student needs to estimate simple to moderately complex commercial and residential buildings. Ideal for construction, architecture, and engineering students, the text covers bid preparation from the general contractor's perspective, using a combination of theory and principles, step-by-step procedures, instructor resources, and practice problems." -- Provided by publisher.

College of Engineering and Computer Studies Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering


Text in English

9780134701165 (hbk)

2017009514


Building--Estimates.
Building--Estimates--Data processing.

TH435 / .D18 2019

692.5 D13 2019