Estimating building costs for the residential and light commercial construction professional. (2023)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Wayne J. DelPico.
• Authors: DelPico, Wayne J
• Contents: Preface xv About the Author xvii Introduction xix CHAPTER 1 The Basis of the Estimate 1 CHAPTER 2 Understanding the Specifications 21 CHAPTER 3 Calculating Linear Measure, Area, and Volume 43 CHAPTER 4 The Quantity Takeoff and Pricing Phases 55 CHAPTER 5 Understanding the Cost Elements of a Unit Price 81 CHAPTER 6 Division 1--General Requirements 95 CHAPTER 7 Existing Conditions 107 CHAPTER 8 Concrete 123 CHAPTER 9 Masonry 153 CHAPTER 10 Metals 193 CHAPTER 11 Wood, Plastics, and Composites 219 CHAPTER 12 Thermal and Moisture Protection 257 CHAPTER 13 Openings 299 CHAPTER 14 Finishes 333 CHAPTER 15 Specialties 379 CHAPTER 17 Fire Suppression 409 CHAPTER 18 Plumbing 421 CHAPTER 19 Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) 443 CHAPTER 20 Integrated Automation 465 CHAPTER 21 Electrical 469 CHAPTER 22 Communications, Electronic Safety, and Security 497 CHAPTER 23 Earthwork 507 CHAPTER 24 Exterior Improvements 533 CHAPTER 25 Utilities 559 CHAPTER 26 Profit and Contingencies 583 CHAPTER 27 Estimating by Computer 595 CHAPTER 28 Conceptual Estimating 613 Solutions to Questions And Problems 619 Index 655
• Edition: Third edition
• Publisher Details: Hoboken : John Wiley & Sons, Inc
• Publication Date: 2023
• Extent: 1 online resource (688 pages)
• Subjects: 692.5; Building -- Estimates -- United States; Building -- Estimates
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781394150151
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