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Fundamentals of Construction Estimating

David Pratt

Master the key principles of construction estimating and develop the skills you need to become a professional estimator with this comprehensive resource. Presenting estimating procedures in a straightforward and engaging way, FUNDAMENTALS OF CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING, Fourth Edition, clearly explains key processes of estimating and costing construction work such as quantity takeoff; pricing of contractor work, sub-trade work, and site overhead; and compiling bid documents. Even better, the text includes realistic drawings of two major projects (residential and commercial) to guide you through a complete estimating process that can be followed by various trades on many different types of construction projects.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Cengage Learning
  • Publish Date: Jan 1st, 2018
  • Pages: 496
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - 0004
  • Dimensions: 10.90in - 8.70in - 0.80in - 2.25lb
  • EAN: 9781337399395
  • Categories: Teaching - Subjects - Arts & HumanitiesTechnical & Manufacturing Industries & TradesConstruction - General

About the Author

Pratt, David: - David J. Pratt is a Professor of Civil Engineering Technology at SAIT Polytechnic and a lecturer in construction costing at the University of Calgary. Professor Pratt is a professional quantity surveyor and cost consultant. He is a member of the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, and holds a degree in Quantity Surveying from Liverpool College of Building together with a degree in Economics from the University of Calgary.