Fundamentals of Construction Estimating David Pratt (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Calgary, AB,Canada)

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Fundamentals of Construction Estimating by David Pratt (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Calgary, AB,Canada)

Master the key principles of construction estimating and develop the skills you need to become a professional estimator with this comprehensive resource. 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. Even better, the text includes realistic drawings of two major projects (residential and commercial) to guide you through a complete estimating process that can be followed by various trades on many different types of construction projects.

About David Pratt (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Calgary, AB,Canada)

David J. Pratt is a Professor of Civil Engineering Technology at SAIT Polytechnic and a lecturer in construction costing at the University of Calgary. Professor Pratt is a professional quantity surveyor and cost consultant. He is a member of the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, and holds a degree in Quantity Surveying from Liverpool College of Building together with a degree in Economics from the University of Calgary. David J. Pratt is a Professor of Civil Engineering Technology at SAIT Polytechnic and a lecturer in construction costing at the University of Calgary. Professor Pratt is a professional quantity surveyor and cost consultant. He is a member of the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, and holds a degree in Quantity Surveying from Liverpool College of Building together with a degree in Economics from the University of Calgary.

1. Introduction. 2. The Estimating Process and Preliminary Procedures. 3. Measuring Quantities Generally. 4. Measuring Sitework, Excavation and Piling. 5. Measuring Concrete Work. 6. Measuring Masonry Work. 7. Measuring Carpentry and Miscellaneous Items. 8. Pricing Generally. 9. Pricing Construction Equipment. 10. Pricing Excavation and Backfill. 11. Pricing Concrete Work. 12. Pricing Masonry, Carpentry and Finishes Work. 13. Pricing Subcontractors Work. 14. Pricing General Expenses. 15. Closing the Bid. 16. Budget Estimating. 17. Elemental Estimating. 18. Life-Cycle Costing Appendix Glossary Index.

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9781337399395

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Fundamentals of Construction Estimating by David Pratt (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Calgary, AB,Canada)

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David Pratt (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Calgary, AB,Canada)

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Cengage Learning, Inc

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2018-01-01

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496

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Fundamentals of Construction Estimating David Pratt (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Calgary, AB,Canada)

Fundamentals of Construction Estimating by David Pratt (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Calgary, AB,Canada)

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Fundamentals of Construction Estimating by David Pratt (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Calgary, AB,Canada)

About David Pratt (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Calgary, AB,Canada)

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