Estimating Building Costs for the Residential and Light Commercial - Construction Professiona

Informationen zum Autor Wayne J. Del Pico is President of W.J. Del Pico, Inc., which provides management and litigation support services in the construction industry. He has more than 40 years of experience in construction management, scheduling, and estimating, and has taught construction courses at Northeastern University, Boston, USA, and Wentworth Institute of Technology, where he is currently senior affiliated faculty. Klappentext Estimating Building CostsFew 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.Estimating Building Costs for the Residential and Light Commercial Construction Professional 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.Readers of the third edition of Estimating Building Costs for the Residential and Light Commercial Construction Professional will also find:* Fully updated text to reflect the new CSI MASTERFORMAT(TM) 2020* Analysis of cost considerations, quantity takeoff, pricing, and more* Step-by-step guidance for developing a comprehensive cost estimate* All-new sections covering scope of work, wage scales in the US, and a project overhead checklist* Considerations for adding profit and contingencies to an estimateEstimating Building Costs for the Residential and Light Commercial Construction Professional is an essential resource for contractors in residential and light commercial construction, as well as students studying construction management and construction estimating. Zusammenfassung Estimating Building CostsFew 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.Estimating Building Costs for the Residential and Light Commercial Construction Professional 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.Readers of the third edition of Estimating Building Costs for the Residential and Light Commercial Construction Professional will also find:* Fully updated text to reflect the new CSI MASTERFORMAT(TM) 2020* Analysis of cost considerations, quantity takeoff, pricing, and more* Step-by-step guidance for developing a comprehensive cost estimate* All-new sections covering scope of work, wage scales in the US, and a project overhead checklist* Considerations for adding profit and contingencies to an estimateEstimating Building Costs for the Residential and Light Commercial Construction Professional is an essential resource for contractors in residential and light commercial construction, as well as students studying construction management and construction estimating. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface xvAbout the A...

List of contents

Preface xv
 
About the Author xvii
 
Introduction xix
 
CHAPTER 1 The Basis of the Estimate 1
 
CHAPTER 2 Understanding the Specifications 21
 
CHAPTER 3 Calculating Linear Measure, Area, and Volume 43
 
CHAPTER 4 The Quantity Takeoff and Pricing Phases 55
 
CHAPTER 5 Understanding the Cost Elements of a Unit Price 81
 
CHAPTER 6 Division 1--General Requirements 95
 
CHAPTER 7 Existing Conditions 107
 
CHAPTER 8 Concrete 123
 
CHAPTER 9 Masonry 153
 
CHAPTER 10 Metals 193
 
CHAPTER 11 Wood, Plastics, and Composites 219
 
CHAPTER 12 Thermal and Moisture Protection 257
 
CHAPTER 13 Openings 299
 
CHAPTER 14 Finishes 333
 
CHAPTER 15 Specialties 379
 
CHAPTER 17 Fire Suppression 409
 
CHAPTER 18 Plumbing 421
 
CHAPTER 19 Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) 443
 
CHAPTER 20 Integrated Automation 465
 
CHAPTER 21 Electrical 469
 
CHAPTER 22 Communications, Electronic Safety, and Security 497
 
CHAPTER 23 Earthwork 507
 
CHAPTER 24 Exterior Improvements 533
 
CHAPTER 25 Utilities 559
 
CHAPTER 26 Profit and Contingencies 583
 
CHAPTER 27 Estimating by Computer 595
 
CHAPTER 28 Conceptual Estimating 613
 
Solutions to Questions And Problems 619
 
Index 655

Product details

• Authors: Wayne J Del Pico, Wayne J. Del Pico, Wayne J. (Northeastern University Del Pico
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 23.11.2023
• EAN: 9781394150113
• ISBN: 978-1-394-15011-3
• No. of pages: 688
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Structural and environmental engineering; Baubetrieb, Construction, Bauausführung, Construction Management, Bauingenieur- u. Bauwesen, Civil Engineering & Construction, Massenermittlung u. Bauökonomie, Quantity Surveying & Construction Economics, Bauökonomie