Fundamentals of Construction Estimating 2nd Edition

Product Description

Fundamentals of Construction Estimating takes a comprehensive approach to estimating, offering readers a well-rounded, up-to-date perspective on the estimating process. It is designed for ABET level courses and focuses on the process of utilizing the latest technology to compile cost estimates for general contractors.This is one book that users will be sure to keep as a standard reference for measuring and pricing construction work long after a course is completed. ALSO AVAILABLE INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDER Instructor' Guide, ISBN: 0-8273-6137-8

Benefits:
• clearly explains the "hows" and "whys" behind measuring and pricing work, from start to finish
• takes readers step-by-step through the estimating process, utilizing the latest technology, producing the most accurate estimates in the least amount of time
• follows methods used by successful general contractors in the estimating process
• has actual working drawings shrinkwrapped with text
• includes pricing tables, offering readers a reference to draw on time and time again; covers problems in the estimating process and how to deal with them; defines management's role in the estimating process discusses subcontractor issues in detail; An Instructor's Guide is available to accompany text.