RSMeans cost data
This brand-new book provides a thorough introduction to cost estimating in a self-contained print and online package. With clear explanations and a hands-on, example-driven approach, it is the ideal reference for students and new professionals who need to learn how to perform cost estimating for building construction. With more than 930 Location Factors in the United States and Canada, the data includes up-to-date system prices for more than 100 standard assemblies and in-place costs for thousands of alternates—making it easy to customize budget estimates and compare system costs. The book includes a free access code to the supplemental website with plans, specifications, problem sets, and a full sample estimate. INDICE: Introduction vOverview viiChapter 1 The Contract Documents 1Chapter 1 Exercises 13Chapter 2 Calculating Linear Measure, Area & Volume 15Chapter 2 Exercises 24Chapter 3 The Quantity Takeoff 27Chapter 3 Exercises 33Chapter 4 Understanding Material, Labor & Equipment Costs 35Chapter 4 Exercises42Chapter 5 Pricing the Estimate/Estimate Summary 43Chapter 5 Exercises 51Chapter 6 Unit Cost Estimates 53Chapter 6 Exercises 53Unit Price Section Table ofContents 55How RSMeans Data Works 56Chapter 7 Assemblies Estimating 265Chapter 7 Exercises 265Assemblies Section Table of Contents267How to Use the Assemblies Cost Tables 268Chapter 8 Square Foot Cost Models 363Chapter 8 Exercises 363Commercial/Industrial/Institutional Section Table of Contents 365How to Use the Commercial/Industrial/Institutional Section 366Chapter 9 Project Costs, Order of Magnitude Estimates & RSMeans Indexes 393Chapter 9 Exercises 395Reference Section Table of Contents 396Equipment Rental Costs 398Crew Listings 409Historical Cost Indexes 438Location Factors 446Reference Tables 452Square FootCosts 477Square Foot Project Size Modifier 486Abbreviations 487Index 491
- ISBN: 978-1-118-33590-1
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 512
- Fecha Publicación: 11/04/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés