Estimating in Building Construction, 8/e

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packaged with the bound book.
The only complete, up-to-date guide to
estimating modern building construction projects -- now updated,
expanded, and incorporating many additional workbook
problems.


Now updated and expanded, Estimating
in Building Construction, Eighth Edition, brings together
everything needed for a complete, modern course in estimating.
Building on well-proven previous editions, it combines sound
coverage of principles with step-by-step procedures to help
students learn concepts more easily. Ideal for construction,
architecture, and engineering students, it reflects the popular
approach of tracking a complete project's progress. There are
examples of estimating portions of the building that many General
Contractors perform, and thorough coverage of the use of specialty
subcontractors. This edition adds a new discussion of Building
Information Modeling (BIM) and more detailed discussions of
estimating equipment cost, electrical, plumbing (including fire
sprinklers), and HVAC. For convenience and cost savings, workbook
problems that accompanied the previous edition have been
incorporated into the book.


Teaching and Learning Experience

This book will help construction,
architecture, and engineering students quickly master today's best
practices for estimating building construction projects. It
provides:

Extensive examples and problems designed to link theory to
practice: Helps students deepen the judgment skills they will
need to succeed in real-world estimating
Expanded and updated coverage of today's key challenges and
techniques–Helps students master the latest industry
practices and standards, and utilize key innovations such as
Building Information Modeling
Includes extensive reference resources for professional
estimating: Gives students resources they can rely on
throughout their careers, from sample specifications to
spreadsheets