Presenting estimating procedures in a straightforward and engaging way, FUNDAMENTALS OF CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING, Fourth Edition, clearly explains key processes of estimating and costing construction work such as quantity takeoff; pricing of contractor work, sub-trade work, and site overhead; and compiling bid documents …Master the key principles of construction estimating and develop the skills you need to become a professional estimator with this comprehensive resource.
Fundamentals of Construction Estimating is written
to provide the reader with the resources necessary to
learn how to estimate the construction costs of building projects following the methods employed by successful general contractors. The book is primarily
intended for the person who is beginning to learn the process of construction cost estimating, whether reader is a student taking a course in estimating at college or someone who has recently assumed estimating
responsibilities in a construction organization. The text will also be of interest to construction managers, supervisors, and practicing estimators who, from
time to time, may wish to refer to a source of estimating data or simply investigate how other estimators
approach this subject. Each chapter begins with a list of objectives identifying the learning outcomes that will be achieved by
studying the chapter material. FUNDAMENTALS OF CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING.