Hicks Builders Guide: Comprising an Easy, Practical System of Estimating Material and Labor for Carpenters, Contractors and Builders (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

I. P. Hicks

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331582139 ISBN 13: 9780331582130

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the practical art of estimating for carpenters and builders.

This handbook delivers a clear, step-by-step system for calculating material and labor, grounded in real-world practice.

The book presents practical methods for estimating everything from lumber and hardware to labor by line, piece, or square. It also covers common carpentry tasks, from roof framing to window and door framing, with forms, tables, and checklists to streamline your workflow. The content is organized to build confidence in planning, pricing, and executing construction projects.

• Learn practical rules and standards for estimating labor and materials
• Use ready-to-fill forms, tables, and item lists to speed up bids
• Understand roof framing, shingling, and other carpentry fundamentals
• Navigate a detailed index of topics, from joints to finishes

Ideal for readers who are contractors, carpenters, builders, or anyone responsible for accurate project estimates.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331582139
• ISBN 13: 9780331582130
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 174