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ESTIMATING IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

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For the new and experienced estimator who wants to become certified as an Estimator
Estimating in Building Construction, 9^th Edition
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Discusses computer applications for procurement and project administration and keeps students abreast of the latest techniques in the field.

Incorporates case law examples, sample documentation forms, and completed examples.

Gives students real-world examples and information on the laws impacting day-to-day job activities.

New to This Edition

Updated to provide readers with the latest coverage of technology and industry practices.

Since so many projects are now being constructed using the Design-Build (DB) project delivery system, this edition offers expanded coverage on how DB impacts the principles discussed throughout the book.
With almost universal usage of computers to schedule projects, arrow diagramming has fallen into disuse and hence most of the arrow diagramming discussion was removed from Chapter 14.
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) was added to Chapter 8 because those permits are required on the vast majority of construction projects and a Resident Project Representative needs to understand them.
Due to the widespread use of electronic project administration on construction projects, more emphasis was placed on electronic reporting and usage of electronic devices.

Revised to improve the flow of material and help students study more effectively.

The material covering Preconstruction Conferences in Chapters 10 and 12 has been combined into Chapter 12 to minimize redundancy and to improve readability.
Chapter questions have been updated in order to be consistent with the revised text material.

Enhanced coverage of the latest environmental and safety issues.

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) has become so prevalent in the construction industry that the author felt it appropriate to address its impacts on material already incorporated in the book.
Experience Modification Rating (EMR) was also added to Chapter 8 to further emphasize the importance of safety on all construction sites.

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Estimating in Building Construction, 9^th Edition

ISBN-13: 978013470165 Format: Cloth 368 Pages

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Description

For beginning to intermediate courses in cost estimating and construction estimation.

The only complete, up-to-date guide to estimating modern building construction projects
Estimating in Building Construction covers all the skills the beginning student needs to estimate simple to moderately complex commercial and residential buildings. Ideal for construction, architecture, and engineering students, the text covers bid preparation from the general contractor’s perspective, using a combination of theory and principles, step-by-step procedures, instructor resources, and practice problems.

The 9th edition aligns the text with the learning outcomes of the major accreditation bodies ABET and ACCE, giving instructors measurable standards for gauging student success. It includes a new chapter on specialty contractors, two rewritten chapters, and reorganized appendices.

Features

Coverage of current industry practices, techniques, and challenges:

Updated - The text has been realigned to the student learning outcomes of the major accreditation bodies ABET and ACCE.
Students learn methods for estimating labor, equipment, overhead costs, markups, and profit — including computer-based estimations — helping them account for a range of practical expenses.
New - A new chapter covering specialty contractors covers soliciting quotes from specialty contractors, writing scopes of work for subcontracts, and selecting specialty contractors.
Updated - Two chapters have been rewritten to conform to current industry practices: Chapter 15 covering thermal and moisture protection, and Chapter 17 covering finishes.
Updated - Labor and equipment costs in multiple chapters have been updated, making example problems more realistic and bringing them in line with current market costs.
Updated - Discussion of BIM (building information model) techniques for estimating has been updated to reflect updates to Autodesk Revit 2017.

Hundreds of examples and problems applying theory to practice:

Sample worksheets and questions at the end of each chapter — including essay and estimating problems and problems based on drawing sets — help students apply estimating procedures.
Book-length running case study draws connections between all the stages of the construction estimating process.
An instructor’s guide includes solutions to all problems and identifies which problems can be used to document student learning outcomes established by ABET and ACCE.

Extensive references for professional estimating:

Drawings and outline specifications for small and large commercial buildings and residential buildings show students how these visuals should look and how to use them in estimating.
Bid-Sim, a bid day simulation, replicates the process of preparing a competitive bid, from the general contractor’s perspective.
Updated - Appendices have been reorganized to group similar types of plans together.

No.	Chapter	Slides	Time	Descriptions
01	INTRODUCTION TO ESTIMATING;			1—1 General Introduction; 1—2 Estimating Methods Detailed Estimate; Assembly Estimating Square-Foot Estimates; Parametric Estimates Model Estimating; Project Comparison Estimates 1—3 Estimating Opportunities; 1—4 The Estimator 1—5 Quantity Surveying; 1—6 Types of Bids 1—7 Contract Documents; 1—8 Bidding Information 1—9 Availability of Contract Documents 1—10 Sources of Estimating Information Web Resources; Review Questions
02	CONTRACTS, BONDS, AND INSURANCE			2—1 The Contract System; 2—2 Types of Agreements; Lump-Sum Agreement (Stipulated Sum, Fixed Price); Unit-Price Agreement Cost-Plus-Fee Agreement; 2—3 Agreement Provisions; 2—4 Bonds; Bid Bond; Performance Bond; Payment Bond 2—5 Obtaining Bonds; 2—6 Insurance Web Resource; Review Questions
03	PROJECT MANUAL			3—1 Introduction 3—2 Construction Specifications Institute 3—3 Invitation to Bid (Advertisement for Bids) 3—4 Instructions to Bidders (Information for Bidders); 3—5 Bid Form; 3—6 Form of Owner—Contractor Agreement 3—7 General Conditions 3—8 Supplementary General Conditions 3—9 Specifications; 3—10 Alternates 3—11 Addenda; 3—12 Errors in the Specifications Web Resources Review Questions
04	THE ESTIMATE			4—1 Roll of Estimating; 4—2 Organization 4—3 Notebook; 4—4 To Bid or Not to Bid 4—5 Planning the Estimate; 4—6 Site Investigation 4—7 Quantity Takeoff; 4—8 Materials; 4—9 Labor; 4—10 Equipment; 4—11 Specialty Contractors 4—12 Overhead and Contingencies; 4—13 Profit and Home Office Costs; 4—14 Workup Sheets; 4—15 Summary Sheet; 4—16 Errors and Omissions; Web Resources; Review Questions
05	COMPUTERS IN ESTIMATING			5—1 Overview; 5—2 Benefits and Dangers of Computerized Estimating; 5—3 Spreadsheets; 5—4 Specialized Estimating Software; 5—5 Takeoff Software 5—6 Building Information Modeling Model Creation; Limitations and Potential Problems; Uses in Estimating; Potential Effects of BIM on Estimating; Extracting Quantities from Revit; Exporting Quantities to Excel Web Resources; Review Questions
06	OVERHEAD AND CONTINGENCIES			6—1 Overhead; 6—2 Home Office Overhead 6—3 Job Overhead (General Conditions, Direct Overhead);6—4 Scheduling; 6—5 Contingencies; 6—6 Checklist Undistributed Labor, Temporary Buildings, Enclosures, and Facilities, Temporary Office Barricades and Signal Lights, Temporary Utilities Repairs and Protection, Relocating Utilities Cleaning, Permits, Professional Services Labor Burdens and Taxes; Bonds and Insurance Miscellaneous Equipment and Services Web Resources; Review Questions
07	LABOR			7—1 Labor Hours and Productivity 7—2 Fair Labor Standards Act 7—3 Davis-Bacon Act 7—4 Unions–Wages and Rules 7—5 Open Shop; 7—6 Labor Burden; 7—7 Pricing Labor; Web Resources; Review Questions
08	EQUIPMENT			8—1 General; 8—2 Equipment Productivity 8—3 Operating Costs; 8—4 Ownership Costs 8—5 Leasing Costs; 8—6 Rental Costs 8—7 Miscellaneous Tools; 8—8 Cost Accounting 8—9 Mobilization ; 8—10 Checklist, Review Questions
09	SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS			9—1 Specialty Contractors 9—2 Request for Quote 9—3 Writing a Scope of Work 9—4 Checking Specialty Contractor Bids 9—5 Selecting Specialty Contractors Review Questions
10	EXCAVATION			10—1 General; 10—2 Specifications; 10—3 Soil 10—4 Calculating Excavation; 10—5 Equipment 10—6 Earthwork–New Site Grades and Rough Grading; Cross-Section Method; Average End Area; 10—7 Perimeter and Area; 10—8 Topsoil Removal; 10—9 General Excavation; 10—10 Special Excavation; 10—11 Backfilling; 10—12 Excess and Borrow; 10—13 Spreading Topsoil, Finish Grade 10—14 Landscaping; 10—15 Pumping (Dewatering) 10—16 Rock Excavation; 10—17 Subcontractors 10—18 Excavation Checklist; 10—19 Piles 10—20 Pile Checklist ; 10—21 Asphalt Paving Web Resources; Review Questions
11	CONCRETE			11—1 Concrete Work; 11—2 Estimating Concrete 11—3 Reinforcing; 11—4 Vapor Retarder 11—5 Accessories; 11—6 Concrete Finishing 11—7 Curing; 11—8 Transporting Concrete 11—9 Forms; 11—10 Form Liners 11—11 Checklist; 11—12 Precast Concrete 11—13 Specifications; 11—14 Estimating 11—15 Precast Tees; 11—16 Precast Slabs 11—17 Precast Beams and Columns 11—18 Miscellaneous Precast; 11—19 Precast Costs 11—20 Precast Checklist Web Resources; Review Questions
12	MASONRY			12—1 General; 12—2 Specifications; 12—3 Labor 12—4 Bonds (Patterns); 12—5 Concrete Masonry Concrete Block; 12—6 Specifications–Concrete Masonry 12—7 Estimating–Concrete Masonry;12—8 Clay Masonry; 12—9 Specifications–Brick; 12—10 Estimating Brick;12—11 Specifications–Tile 12—12 Estimating Tile; 12—13 Stone Masonry 12—14 Specifications–Stone;12—15 Estimating Stone; 12—16 Mortar; 12—17 Accessories 12—18 Reinforcing Bars; 12—19 Cleaning 12—20 Equipment; 12—21 Cold Weather 12—22 Subcontractors; 12—23 Checklist Web Resources; Review Questions
13	METALS			13—1 General; 13—2 Structural Metal; 13—3 Structural Metal Framing; 13—4 Metal Joists; 13—5 Metal Decking; 13—6 Miscellaneous Structural Metal; 13—7 Metal Erection Subcontractors; 13—8 Miscellaneous Metals; 13—9 Metal Checklist Web Resources; Review Questions
14	WOOD			14—1 Frame Construction;14—2 Board Measure 14—3 Floor Framing; 14—4 Wall Framing; Exterior Walls Interior Walls; 14—5 Ceiling Assembly 14—6 Roof Assembly14—8 Labor; 14—9 Wood Systems 14—10 Wood Trusses; 14—11 Laminated Beams and Arches 14—12 Wood Decking; 14—13 Plywood Systems 14—14 Wood Checklist; Web Resources; Review Questions
15	THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION			15—1 Waterproofing and Damp proofing; 15—2 Membrane Waterproofing; 15—3 Integral Method; 15—4 Painted Method 15—5 Insulation; 15—6 Air and Water Barriers 15—7 Aluminum and Vinyl Siding, Soffit, and Fascia 15—8 Stucco; 15—9 Roofing; 15—10 Roof Areas; 15—11 Asphalt Shingles; 15—12 Wood Shingles; 15—13 Slate Shingles 15—14 Clay and Concrete Tile; 15—15 Sheets, Tile, and Shingles Formula; 15—16 Metal Roofing; 15—17 Roof Insulation 15—18 Built-up Roofing; 15—19 Membrane Roofing 15—20 Flashing and Trim; 15—21 Roofing Accessories 15—22 Labor; 15—23 Equipment; 15—24 Caulking; 15—25 Checklist; Web Resources; Review Questions
16	DOORS AND WINDOWS			16—1 Window and Curtain Wall Frames; 16—2 Accessories 16—3 Doors; 16—4 Prefitting and Machining (Premachining) Doors 16—5 Prefinishing Doors; 16—6 Door Frame; 16—7 Hardware 16—8 Accessories; 16—9 Checklist for Doors and Frames 16—10 Glass; Review Questions
17	FINISHES			17—1 Drywall and Wetwall Construction; 17—2 Supporting Construction; 17—3 Types of Assemblies; 17—4 Drywall Types 17—5 Drywall Accessories; 17—6 Estimating Drywall; 17—7 Column Fireproofing; 17—8 Wetwall Construction; 17—9 Plaster 17—10 Lath; 17—11 Accessories; 17—12 Suspended Ceilings 17—13 Flooring; 17—14 Wood Flooring; 17—15 Laminate Flooring 17—16 Resilient Flooring; 17—17 Carpeting; 17—18 Tile 17—19 Wood Panels; 17—20 Painting; 17—21 Finishes Checklist Web Resources; Review Questions
18	ELECTRICAL			18—1 Electrical Work; 18—2 Single Contracts; 18—3 Separate Contracts; 18—4 Coordination Requirements; 18—5 Electrical Estimates; 18—6 Electrical Estimates Using Assemblies 18—7 Detailed Electrical Estimates; 18—8 Conduit and Wiring 18—9 Checklist; Review Questions
19	PLUMBING			19—1 Plumbing Work; 19—2 Single Contracts; 19—3 Separate Contracts; 19—4 Coordination Requirements; 19—5 Plumbing Estimates; 19—6 Plumbing Estimates Using Assemblies 19—7 Detailed Plumbing Estimates; 19—8 Piping 19—9 Fire Sprinklers; 19—10 Checklist; Review Questions
20	HVAC			20—1 HVAC (Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning) Work 20—2 Single Contracts; 20—3 Separate Contracts 20—4 Coordination Requirements; 20—5 HVAC Estimates 20—6 HVAC Estimating Using Assemblies ; 20—7 Detailed HVAC Estimates; 20—8 Checklist; Review Questions
21	PROFIT			21—1 Profit; 21—2 Assessing Risk; 21—3 Assessing the Competition; Review Questions
22	Other Estimating Methods			22—1 Overview; 22—2 Project Comparison Method 22—3 Square-Foot Estimating; 22—4 Assembly Estimating Web Resource; Review Questions
23				A. Drawings and Outline Specifications for Small Commercial Building; B. Drawings and Outline Specifications for Residential Building Project; C. Drawings and Outline Specifications for Commercial Building Project; D. Drawings for Billy’s C-Store E. Drawings and Outline Specifications for Real Estate Office F. Bid-Sum; G. Conversions; H. Sample Equipment Costs I. Common Terms Used in the Building Industry J. Spreadsheets
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