Estimating in Building Construction,9780131199521

$ We buy this book back!

This item qualifies for
FREE SHIPPING!

Estimating in Building Construction

by Peterson, Steven MBA,PE; Dagostino, Frank R.

Edition:

7th

ISBN13:

9780131199521

ISBN10:

0131199528

Format:

Hardcover

Pub. Date:

1/6/2010

Publisher(s):

Prentice Hall

Other versions by this Author

List Price: ~~$153.80~~

Rent Textbook

(Recommended)

Term

Due

Price

Semester

Jun 3

$76.90

Quarter

May 13

$69.21

Short Term

Apr 13

$61.52

$76.90

Buy New Textbook

Currently Available, Usually Ships in 24-48 Hours

$149.96

eTextbook

180 day subscription

$74.39

Used Textbook

We're Sorry
Sold Out

More New and Used
from Private Sellers

Starting at $89.53

Questions About This Book?

Why should I rent this book?

Renting is easy, fast, and cheap! Renting from eCampus.com can save you hundreds of dollars compared to the cost of new or used books each semester. At the end of the semester, simply ship the book back to us with a free UPS shipping label! No need to worry about selling it back.

How do rental returns work?

Returning books is as easy as possible. As your rental due date approaches, we will email you several courtesy reminders. When you are ready to return, you can print a free UPS shipping label from our website at any time. Then, just return the book to your UPS driver or any staffed UPS location. You can even use the same box we shipped it in!

What version or edition is this?

This is the 7th edition with a publication date of 1/6/2010.

What is included with this book?

The New copy of this book will include any supplemental materials advertised. Please check the title of the book to determine if it should include any CDs, lab manuals, study guides, etc.
The Rental copy of this book is not guaranteed to include any supplemental materials. You may receive a brand new copy, but typically, only the book itself.

Summary

An update of the proven estimating text by Frank Dagostino,Estimating in Building Construction, 7/e, provides everything you need for a course in Estimating. 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 tracing a complete project's progress. Added in this edition is a discussion of computers in estimating, different types of estimates (e.g., square foot, project comparison, and assembly estimating), how to determine labor productivity, and how to determine labor burden.

Introduction to Estimating
Contracts, Bonds, and Insurance
Specifications
The Estimate
Overhead and Contingencies
Labour
Equipment
Excavation
Concrete
Masonry
Metals
Wood
Thermal and Moisture Protection
Doors and Windows
Finishes
Mechanical
Electrical
Bid Closing
Computer-Assisted Estimating
Common Terms Used in the Building Industry
Conversions and Formulae
Residential Project Drawings (Canadian)
Commercial Project Drawings (Canadian)
Electronic Spreadsheets
Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved.

FREE SHIPPING OVER $59!