Estimating in Building, The eighth edition continues to build on the strong foundation of the previous editions. The need for estimators to understand the theory behind quantification is critical and must be fully understood prior to performing any computerized estimating. This underlying
premise has been one of the guiding principles that began with Mr. Dagostino and continues with the current author.
This edition uses extensive examples and exercises to demonstrate the estimating methodology and the organization of the estimate. Estimating is an art that relies heavily on the judgment of the person performing the takeoff. A person’s estimating skills can only be developed with practice; therefore, the reader is encouraged to work the example problems
and apply the skills taught in this book. Since the estimate is
used throughout the project, the assumptions and methodologies assumed must be documented and organized so that subsequent users will have access to this knowledge. The intent of this revision is to expand the estimating material covered by this book and to bring other material in line with current industry practices. Estimating problems using a building information model for a wood-framed office building (included on the
companion website) have been included in the problem sets of many of the chapters. Estimating in Building.