Means ADA Compliance Pricing Guide Cost Estimates for More Than 70 Common Modifications

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• ISBN13: 9780876297391
• ISBN10: 0876297394
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1994-06-07
• Publisher: RSMeans

Summary

Revised and updated to recent ADA guidelines changes, this second edition features more than 70 of the most commonly needed modifications for ADA compliance - and what they cost. The ADA requirements, cost estimates, illustrations and reference numbers have all been updated. Each of the more than 70 project estimates contains specific dimensions and materials mandated by the ADA, with estimated material quantities, labor hours, total contractor charges, and alternative designs to meet budget limitations. Easy-to-use location factors for over 900 cities and towns give you accurate costs for your specific area, and an additional 3,000 unit prices let you modify an estimate for your unique site conditions. Projects include: installing ramps and walkways, widening doorways, installing/re-fitting elevators, relocating light switches, signage, remodeling bathrooms and kitchens, and many more, including auditoriums, public transportation, and recreational facilities. Also included in the text is additional guidance on: How the ADA guidelines apply to new construction and remodeling projects Who's responsible, and how to make any public accommodation accessible How to reduce future maintenance, and avoid & "failure to comply" citations Means ADA Compliance Pricing Guide helps facility managers, owners, architects, engineers, contractors, interior designers and building users answer the complicated questions of what's required, when, and how to make sure you comply.

Author Biography

RSMeans is North America's leading supplier of construction cost information. A product line of Reed Construction Data, RSMeans provides accurate and up-to-date cost information that helps owners, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, and others to carefully and precisely project and control the cost of both new building construction and renovation projects. In addition to its collection of annual construction cost data books, RSMeans also offers construction estimating and facilities management seminars, electronic cost databases and software, reference books, and consulting services.

Table of Contents

About the Author

Introduction

Today's Landscape Industry

Breaking Down a Landscape Project

The Landscape Professional & Project Management

Building Your Business

Planning the Landscape Proposal

Conclusion

Materials & Methods

Site Work

Hard Construction, or "Hardscape"

Horticultural Materials

Irrigation Systems (Sprinkler & Drip)

Lighting

Other Green Building Approaches to Landscaping

Specialties

Historic Landscape Preservation

Seasonal Specialties

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Requirements

Conclusion

Equipment

Equipment Rental & Subcontracting

The Economics of Purchase & Leasing

Life Cycle Costs & Productivity

Tracking Costs

Equipment Life Expectancy

Conclusion

Beginning the Estimate

To Bid or Not to Bid

Prior Knowledge & Estimating

Before Starting the Estimate

The Landscape Project Analysis Form

Types of Estimates

Conclusion

How to Take Off Quantities

Takeoff Tips

Guidelines for the Takeoff

The Step-by-Step Takeoff Process

Conclusion

Pricing the Estimate

Grouping the Items

Adding Costs

Types of Costs

Conclusion

Sample Takeoff & Estimate

Sample Project

Area Measurements & Plan Reading

Site Work

Hard Construction

Plant & Landscape Materials

Estimate Summary

Conclusion

Bidding

What Makes a Winning Bid?

Bidding Strategies

The Bid Package

Types of Bids

Putting Together a Bid

Conclusion

Job Planning & Scheduling

The Planning Team

The Job Schedule

Plan, Coordinate, Target

Time Schedules

Sequence of Installation & Duration Time

Project Budget

Schedule Review

Work Completion

Conclusion

Estimating Maintenance Costs

Business Growth & Opportunity

Division of Maintenance Tasks

Landscape Materials

Vehicles & Equipment

Work Crews or Teams

Site Inspection

Scheduling & Travel Time

Facilities Personnel as Landscape Managers

The Landscape Contractor's Ongoing Performance Analysis

Developing a Maintenance Proposal: An Example

Conclusion

How to Use Means Cost Data

Using Cost Data

Format of Data

Unit Price Section

Assemblies Cost Tables

Reference Numbers

City Cost Indexes

Historical Cost Indexes

Conclusion

Appendix

Estimating

Site Work

Hard Construction

Planting & Weather

Resources

Abbreviations

Index

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