Paperback. This comprehensive reference explains everything you need to know about taking off and pricing detailed, unit price construction estimates. The book takes you through every step of the estimating process from receipt of the plans, to detailed quantity takeoffs and pricing, to bidding strategies, and finally, cost control. Also includes electronic estimating forms you can access to download and customize from the books own website. Organized for quick reference, the book features: Estimating guidance for every segment of construction by CSI MasterFormat division the most recognized industry standard for organizing construction projects and costsChecklists and forms to streamline the estimating processWhat to watch out for common errors and omissionsHow to calculate and apply direct and indirect costs, including overhead and profitA complete, fully updated sample cost estimateAn appendix with labor hours for common construction operations This comprehensive reference explains everything you need to know about taking off and pricing detailed, unit price construction estimates. The book takes you through every step of the estimating process - from receipt of the plans, to detailed quantity takeoffs and pricing, to bidding strategies, and finally, cost control. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Unit Price Estimating Methods (Paperback)
Publisher: R.S. Means Company Ltd, Kingston
Publication Date: 2007
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0876290160
ISBN 13: 9780876290163
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 4th Edition
Condition: new

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This comprehensive reference explains everything you need to know about taking off and pricing detailed, unit price construction estimates. The book takes you through every step of the estimating process ― from receipt of the plans, to detailed quantity takeoffs and pricing, to bidding strategies, and finally, cost control. Also includes electronic estimating forms you can access to download and customize from the book’s own website.

Organized for quick reference, the book features:

Estimating guidance for every segment of construction by CSI MasterFormat division ― the most recognized industry standard for organizing construction projects and costs
Checklists and forms to streamline the estimating process
What to watch out for ― common errors and omissions
How to calculate and apply direct and indirect costs, including overhead and profit
A complete, fully updated sample cost estimate
An appendix with labor hours for common construction operations

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John H. Chiang and Phillip R. Waier are the authors of Unit Price Estimating Methods, 4th Edition, Updated, published by Wiley.

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