Estimating in Building Construction

Contents of Estimating in Building Construction

• Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION TO ESTIMATING

• General Introduction
• Types of Estimates
• Detailed Estimate
• Assembly Estimating
• Square Foot Estimates
• Parametric Estimates
• Model Estimating
• Project Comparison Estimates
• Estimating Opportunities
• The Estimator
• Quantity Surveying
• Types of Bids
• Contract Documents
• Bidding Information
• Availability of Contract Documents
• Sources of Estimating
• Information
• Web Resources
• Review Questions

• Chapter 2. CONTRACTS, BONDS, AND INSURANCE

• The Contract System
• Types of Agreements
• Lump Sum Agreement (Stipulated Sum,
• Fixed Price)
• Unit Price Agreement
• Cost Plus Fee Agreements
• Agreement Provisions
• Bonds
• Bid Bond
• Performance Bond
• Labor and Material Bond
• Obtaining Bonds
• Insurance
• Web Resources
• Review Questions

• Chapter 3. PROJECT MANUAL

• Introduction
• Construction Specifications
• Institute
• Invitation to Bid (Advertisement
• for Bids)
• Instruction to Bidders (Information
• for Bidders)
• Bid (Proposal) Forms
• Form of Owner/Contractor
• Agreement
• General Conditions
• Supplementary General
• Conditions
• Specifications
• Alternates
• Addenda
• Errors in the Specifications
• Web Resources
• Review Questions

• Chapter 4. THE ESTIMATE

• Organization
• Planning the Estimate
• Notebook
• To Bid or Not to Bid
• The Estimate
• Site Investigation
• Specialty Contractors
• Materials
• Workup Sheets
• Summary Sheet
• Errors and Omissions
• Web Resources
• Review Questions

• Chapter 5. COMPUTERS IN ESTIMATING

• Overview
• Benefits and Dangers of Computerized
• Estimating
• Spreadsheets
• Specialized Estimating
• Software
• Takeoff Software
• Web Resources
• Review Questions

• Chapter 6. OVERHEAD AND CONTINGENCIES

• Overhead
• Home Office Overhead
• Job Overhead (General Conditions,
• Direct Overhead)
• Scheduling
• Contingencies
• Checklist
• Undistributed Labor
• Temporary Buildings, Enclosures, and
• Facilities
• Temporary Office
• Barricades and Signal Lights
• Temporary Utilities
• Repairs and Protection
• Relocating Utilities
• Cleaning
• Permits
• Professional Services
• Labor Burdens and Taxes
• Bonds and Insurance
• Miscellaneous Equipment and
• Services
• Web Resources
• Review Questions

• Chapter 7. LABOR

• Labor Hours and
• Productivity
• Unions—Wages and Rules
• Open Shop
• Labor Burden
• Pricing Labor
• Web Resources
• Review Questions

• Chapter 8. EQUIPMENT

• General
• Operating Costs
• Depreciation
• Interest
• Ownership Costs
• Rental Costs
• Miscellaneous Tools
• Cost Accounting
• Mobilization
• Checklist
• Review Questions

• Chapter 9. EXCAVATION

• General
• Specifications
• Soil
• Calculating Excavation
• Equipment
• Earthwork—New Site Grades and
• Rough Grading
• Cross Section Method
• Average End Area
• Perimeter and Area
• Topsoil Removal
• General Excavation
• Special Excavation
• Backfilling
• Excess and Borrow
• Spreading Topsoil, Finish
• Grade
• Landscaping
• Pumping (Dewatering)
• Rock Excavation
• Subcontractors
• Excavation Checklist
• Piles
• Pile Checklist
• Asphalt Paving
• Web Resources
• Review Questions

• Chapter 10. CONCRETE

• Concrete Work
• Estimating Concrete
• Reinforcing
• Vapor Retarder
• Accessories
• Concrete Finishing
• Curing
• Transporting Concrete
• Forms
• Form Liners
• Checklist
• Precast Concrete
• Specifications
• Estimating
• Precast Tees
• Precast Slabs
• Precast Beams and
• Columns
• Miscellaneous Precast
• Precast Costs
• Precast Checklist
• Web Resources
• Review Questions

• Chapter 11. MASONRY

• General
• Specifications
• Labor
• Bonds (Patterns)
• Concrete Masonry
• Concrete Block
• Specifications—Concrete
• Masonry
• Estimating—Concrete Masonry
• Clay Masonry
• Specifications—Brick
• Estimating Brick
• Specifications—Tile
• Estimating Tile
• Stone Masonry
• Specifications—Stone
• Estimating Stone
• Mortar
• Accessories
• Reinforcing Bars
• Cleaning
• Equipment
• Cold Weather
• Subcontractors
• Checklist
• Web Resources
• Review Questions

• Chapter 12. METALS

• General
• Structural Metal
• Structural Metal Framing
• Metal Joists
• Metal Decking
• Miscellaneous Structural
• Metal
• Metal Erection Subcontractors
• Miscellaneous Metals
• Metal Checklist
• Web Resources
• Review Questions

• Chapter 13. WOOD

• Frame Construction
• Board Measure
• Floor Framing
• Wall Framing
• Exterior Walls
• Interior Walls
• Ceiling Assembly
• Roof Assembly
• Trim
• Labor
• Wood Systems
• Wood Trusses
• Laminated Beams and
• Arches
• Wood Decking
• Plywood Systems
• Wood Checklist
• Web Resources
• Review Questions

• Chapter 14. THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

• Waterproofing
• Membrane Waterproofing
• Integral Method
• Metallic Method
• Dampproofing
• Painting Method
• Parging (Plastering)
• Insulation
• Roofing
• Roof Areas
• Shingles
• Asphalt Shingles
• Wood Shingles
• Built Up Roofing
• Corrugated Sheets (Including
• Ribbed, V Beam)
• Metal Roofing
• Slate
• Tile
• Sheets, Tile, and Shingles
• Formula
• Liquid Roofing
• Flashing
• Insulation
• Roofing Trim
• Labor
• Equipment
• Checklist
• Web Resources
• Review Questions

• Chapter 15. DOORS AND WINDOWS

• Window and Curtain Wall
• Frames
• Accessories
• Doors
• Prefitting and Machining
• (Premachining) Doors
• Prefinishing Doors
• Door Frames
• Hardware
• Accessories
• Checklist for Doors and
• Frames
• Glass
• Review Questions

• Chapter 16. FINISHES

• Drywall and Wetwall
• Construction
• Supporting
• Construction
• Suspended Ceiling
• Systems
• Types of Assemblies
• Wallboard Types
• Drywall Partitions
• Column Fireproofing
• Accessories
• Wetwall Construction
• Plaster
• Lath
• Accessories
• Drywall and Wetwall
• Checklist
• Flooring
• Wood Flooring
• Laminate Flooring
• Resilient Flooring
• Carpeting
• Tile
• Painting
• Floors and Painting
• Checklist
• Web Resources
• Review Questions

• Chapter 17. ELECTRICAL

• Electrical Work
• Single Contracts
• Separate Contracts
• Coordination Requirements
• Checklist
• Review Questions

• Chapter 18. PLUMBING

• Plumbing Work
• Single Contracts
• Separate Contracts
• Coordination Requirements
• Checklist
• Review Questions

• Chapter 19. HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIRCONDITIONING

• HVAC Work (Heating, Ventilating, and
• Air Conditioning)
• Single Contracts
• Separate Contracts
• Coordination Requirements
• Checklist
• Review Questions

• Chapter 20. PROFIT

• Profit
• Review Questions

• Chapter 21. OTHER ESTIMATING METHODS

• Overview
• Project Comparison Method
• Square Foot Estimating
• Assembly Estimating
• Web Resources
• Review Questions

About Author:

I am Thomas Britto here to share my experiences in the civil engineering field to all my readers.Today many students are struggling to buy books at high prices. So I decided to start a blog and share my experience and knowledge with all my readers.

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