Square Foot & Assemblies Estimating Methods

by R S Means Company

• ISBN13: 9780876296530
• ISBN10: 0876296533
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-12-01
• Publisher: R s Means Co

Summary

Develop accurate and verifiable estimates with a minimal investment of time.

The Third Edition features:
-- Time-saving techniques for producing reliable conceptual estimates.
-- A step-by-step demonstration of building elements selection and its cost impact on the total budget.
-- Guidance for using the Means database for reliable feasibility studies and early project planning, including an overview of Means CostWorks square foot and assemblies estimating software.

Updated and revised to the UNIFORMAT II classification system.

Table of Contents

Contributors to This Edition	ix
Introduction	xi
How to Use This Book	xiii
Types of Estimates	1	(14)
Four Types of Estimates	1	(13)
Time and Cost of Estimating	14	(1)
Square Foot and Cubic Foot Estimates	15	(12)
Using Square Foot/Cubic Foot Cost Data	15	(1)
Some Examples	16	(9)
Conclusion	25	(2)
Developing Structural Loads	27	(20)
Developing Loads	27	(1)
Assembly Versatility	28	(1)
Soil Bearing Capacity	28	(1)
Load Requirements	29	(8)
Conclusion	37	(4)
Assemblies Estimate: Three-Story Office Building	41	(6)
Substructure	47	(34)
Spread Footings	47	(2)
Concrete Piers	49	(1)
Strip Footings	49	(3)
Grade Beams	52	(5)
Piles, Pile Caps, and Caissons	57	(12)
Slab on Grade	69	(2)
Assemblies Estimate: Three-Story Office Building	71	(10)
Superstructure	81	(22)
Elevated Floor Assemblies	81	(5)
Considerations in Selecting Foundation and Framing Systems	86	(3)
Small versus Large Concrete Building	89	(6)
Assemblies Estimate: Three-Story Office Building	95	(8)
Exterior Closure	103	(20)
The Effects of Energy Requirements	103	(5)
Exterior Wall Systems	108	(4)
Assemblies Estimate: Three-Story Office Building	112	(11)
Roofing	123	(14)
Selecting a Roof Assembly	123	(4)
Calculation of Roof Area	127	(1)
Flashing	127	(2)
Roof Deck Insulation	129	(1)
Conclusion	129	(1)
Assemblies Estimate: Three-Story Office Building	130	(7)
Interiors	137	(24)
Partitions	137	(3)
Stairs	140	(1)
Wall and Floor Finishes	140	(5)
Assemblies Estimate: Three-Story Office Building	145	(16)
Conveying Systems	161	(12)
Selecting and Estimating Elevators	161	(3)
Safety	164	(1)
Speed and Capacity	164	(1)
Traffic	165	(1)
Sizing Elevators	166	(2)
Freight Elevators	168	(1)
Service Elevators	169	(1)
Federal Requirements	169	(1)
Cost of Elevators	169	(1)
Assemblies Estimate: Three-Story Office Building	170	(3)
Plumbing	173	(22)
Estimating Plumbing Systems	173	(9)
Assemblies Estimate: Three-Story Office Building	182	(13)
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning	195	(16)
Heating	196	(1)
Air Conditioning	197	(1)
Quality and Complexity	198	(7)
Assemblies Estimate: Three-Story Office Building	205	(6)
Fire Protection	211	(14)
Classes of Fires	212	(1)
Standpipes	212	(1)
Sprinkler Systems	213	(1)
Occupancy Hazards	214	(1)
Assemblies Estimate: Three-Story Office Building	214	(11)
Electrical	225	(20)
Budget Square Foot Costs	225	(4)
Estimating Procedure	229	(4)
Assemblies Estimate: Three-Story Office Building	233	(12)
Equipment, Furnishings, and Special Construction	245	(4)
Equipment and Furnishings	245	(1)
Special Construction	246	(1)
Assemblies Estimate: Three-Story Office Building	246	(3)
Building Sitework	249	(14)
Site Preparation	249	(1)
Site Improvements	249	(1)
Site Mechanical and Electrical Utilities	249	(1)
Earthwork	249	(1)
Utilities	250	(1)
Pavements	250	(5)
Assemblies Estimate: Three-Story Office Building	255	(8)
Estimate Summary	263	(12)
The Installing Contractor's Overhead and Profit	263	(2)
General Contractor's Mark-ups	265	(5)
Assemblies Estimate: Three-Story Office Building	270	(1)
Completed Estimate Summary	271	(4)
Overview/Estimate Analysis	275	(12)
Breakdown of Square Foot Costs	275	(1)
Cost Comparisons	275	(3)
Component Comparison	278	(3)
Estimating Accuracy	281	(1)
Estimate Summary	281	(2)
A Final Word	283	(4)
Appendix	287	(50)
Using UNIFORMATT II in Preliminary Design & Planning	287	(10)
UNIFORMAT II Levels 3 and 4	297	(28)
Overview of CostWorks	325	(12)
Index	337