Estimating for residential construction

• Main Author: Pratt, David J. 1946- (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Australia Clifton Park, N.Y. Thomson/Delmar Learning 2006
• Series: Online companion
• Subjects: House construction > Estimates
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• Item Description: Includes index
• Physical Description: xiii, 304 pages illustrations 28 cm
• ISBN: 1401879470; 9781401879471

Estimating for Residential Construction offers a concise introduction to residential estimating processes and to the steps involved in accurately preparing a cost estimate. Author David Pratt uses clear, straightforward language to describe the basic arithmetic of residential construction work, along with logical explanations of how to prepare takeoffs. Readers will learn how to price excavation and site work, concrete, carpentry, masonry, plumbing, heating, and electrical work, as well as the general expenses and sub-trade work. Specifics on how to prepare a bill of materials from a takeoff, how to summarize and prepare a bid for a custom home, assessing markup on an estimate, and how to review a bid before it is submitted to the client is also covered as well as information on preparing estimates for remodeling jobs.