Estimating in Building Construction, 7th Edition

An update of the proven estimating text by Frank Dagostino, Estimating in Building Construction, 7/e, provides everything you need for a course in Estimating. It combines sound coverage of principles with step-by-step procedures to help students learn concepts more easily. Ideal for construction, architecture, and engineering students, it reflects the popular approach of tracing a complete project’s progress. Added in this edition is a discussion of computers in estimating, different types of estimates (e.g., square foot, project comparison, and assembly estimating), how to determine labor productivity, and how to determine labor burden. Plus! A companion student website, “MyConstructionKit”, is now available! MyConstructionKitis an online resource that offers a wealth of study tools to engage students for a variety of Pearson construction management, architecture, and civil engineering technology textbooks!

Table of Contents

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 EXCAVATION
Chapter 10 CONCRETE
Chapter 11 MASONRY
Chapter 12 METALS
Chapter 13 WOOD
Chapter 14 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION
Chapter 15 DOORS AND WINDOWS
Chapter 16 FINISHES
Chapter 17 ELECTRICAL
Chapter 18 PLUMBING
Chapter 19 HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING
Chapter 20 PROFIT
Chapter 21 OTHER ESTIMATING METHODS
Appendix A: Drawings and Outline Specifications for Small Commercial Building
Appendix B: Drawings and Outline Specifications for Residential Building Project
Appendix C: Drawings and Outline Specifications for Commercial Building Project
Appendix D: Common Terms Used in the Building Industry
Appendix E: Conversions
Appendix F: Billy’s C-Store
Appendix G: WinEst Software and Spreadsheets