Using North America's most recognized construction cost data from RSMeans, this step-by-step guide develops problem-solving skills through over 300 sample problems and exercises. All of the major construction items, including site work, concrete and masonry, wood and metal framing, doors and windows, and more are covered. Access to a password-protected web site is included, which contains the instruction version of RSMeans Cos/Works, the electronic version of RS Means Building Construction Cost Data, and sample building plans and spreadsheets, enabling you to practice creating a complete construction estimate. INDICE: About the Authors & ContributorsIntroductionUsing CostWorks Instructional Version CD-ROMA Cautionary Note: Numerical Rounding & Mathematical JudgmentChapter 1. Basic CalculationsChapter 2. Spreadsheet TypesChapter 3. Introduction to Cost EstimatingChapter 4. General RequirementsChapter 5. Adjusting Means Data to Job ConditionsChapter 6. Earthwork (Division 31)Chapter 7. Concrete (Division 3)Chapter 8. Masonry (Division 4)Chapter 9. Metals (Division 5)Chapter 10. Wood & Plastics and Thermal & Moisture Protection (Divisions 6-7)Chapter 11. Doors St Windows, Interior Finish, & Equipment (Divisions 8-14)Chapter 12. Fire Suppression, Plumbing, Mechanical & Electrical (Divisions 21-28)Chapter 13. Equipment AnalysisChapter 14. Assemblies EstimatingChapter 15. Approximate EstimatesAppendix A. Exercises: Answer Sheet (or Solutions)Appendix B. Contractor€™Appendix C. CSI MasterformatAppendix D. Sample Estimating FormsAppendix E. ReferencesIndex
- ISBN: 978-1-118-02528-4
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 320
- Fecha Publicación: 09/05/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés