Construction Cost Estimates (Practical Construction Guides)

This Second Edition of the standard guide to construction cost estimating now covers estimating in a wider range of trades. Whereas the First Edition emphasized heavy construction, especially in concrete, this second edition includes estimation in building (light) construction. Presented here is a practical method for preparing consistent and detailed cost estimates for construction projects. The construction project is divided into separate job items, and each job item is subdivided and estimated by applying a system of unit costs. Covers terminology and includes handy tables.