This practical guide walks the reader through a plumbing estimate, from basic materials and installation methods through change order analysis. In addition to standard plumbing and fire protection systems, the authors cover more sophisticated systems, such as glass piping for acid waste. The book also provides forms, checklists, sample drawings, both negotiated and competitive bids, and covers renovations, as well as many other issues in plumbing estimates. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
PlumbingEstimating Methods
Joseph J. Galeno and Sheldon T. Greene
Answers Your Questions About Plumbing Estimating &Installation for Residential & Commercial Projects
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Comprehensive coverage of plumbing materials and methods, subsystemsand components — fully illustrated
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Estimating tools and materials
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Specifications and drawings: how to interpret information and perform a takeoff
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Pricing quantities for the estimate and calculating markup
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Preparing the bid
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Glossary of plumbing terms and symbols for reference
Includes special sections on change order analysis, estimating for additions, and alterations to existing systems. Also covers budget and assemblies estimating.
A complete sample estimate shows how to perform each step in the estimating process, making it easy to follow the author's methods.