Estimating in Building Construction 7th Edition by Frank R. Dagostino and Steven J. Peterson
Contents of Estimating in Building Construction
- Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION TO ESTIMATING
- General Introduction
- Types of Estimates
- Detailed Estimate
- Assembly Estimating
- Square Foot Estimates
- Parametric Estimates
- Model Estimating
- Project Comparison Estimates
- Estimating Opportunities
- The Estimator
- Quantity Surveying
- Types of Bids
- Contract Documents
- Bidding Information
- Availability of Contract Documents
- Sources of Estimating
- Information
- Web Resources
- Review Questions
- Chapter 2. CONTRACTS, BONDS, AND INSURANCE
- The Contract System
- Types of Agreements
- Lump Sum Agreement (Stipulated Sum,
- Fixed Price)
- Unit Price Agreement
- Cost Plus Fee Agreements
- Agreement Provisions
- Bonds
- Bid Bond
- Performance Bond
- Labor and Material Bond
- Obtaining Bonds
- Insurance
- Web Resources
- Review Questions
- Chapter 3. PROJECT MANUAL
- Introduction
- Construction Specifications
- Institute
- Invitation to Bid (Advertisement
- for Bids)
- Instruction to Bidders (Information
- for Bidders)
- Bid (Proposal) Forms
- Form of Owner/Contractor
- Agreement
- General Conditions
- Supplementary General
- Conditions
- Specifications
- Alternates
- Addenda
- Errors in the Specifications
- Web Resources
- Review Questions
- Chapter 4. THE ESTIMATE
- Organization
- Planning the Estimate
- Notebook
- To Bid or Not to Bid
- The Estimate
- Site Investigation
- Specialty Contractors
- Materials
- Workup Sheets
- Summary Sheet
- Errors and Omissions
- Web Resources
- Review Questions
- Chapter 5. COMPUTERS IN ESTIMATING
- Overview
- Benefits and Dangers of Computerized
- Estimating
- Spreadsheets
- Specialized Estimating
- Software
- Takeoff Software
- Web Resources
- Review Questions
- Chapter 6. OVERHEAD AND CONTINGENCIES
- Overhead
- Home Office Overhead
- Job Overhead (General Conditions,
- Direct Overhead)
- Scheduling
- Contingencies
- 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
- Chapter 7. LABOR
- Labor Hours and
- Productivity
- Unions—Wages and Rules
- Open Shop
- Labor Burden
- Pricing Labor
- Web Resources
- Review Questions
- Chapter 8. EQUIPMENT
- General
- Operating Costs
- Depreciation
- Interest
- Ownership Costs
- Rental Costs
- Miscellaneous Tools
- Cost Accounting
- Mobilization
- Checklist
- Review Questions
- Chapter 9. EXCAVATION
- General
- Specifications
- Soil
- Calculating Excavation
- Equipment
- Earthwork—New Site Grades and
- Rough Grading
- Cross Section Method
- Average End Area
- Perimeter and Area
- Topsoil Removal
- General Excavation
- Special Excavation
- Backfilling
- Excess and Borrow
- Spreading Topsoil, Finish
- Grade
- Landscaping
- Pumping (Dewatering)
- Rock Excavation
- Subcontractors
- Excavation Checklist
- Piles
- Pile Checklist
- Asphalt Paving
- Web Resources
- Review Questions
- Chapter 10. CONCRETE
- Concrete Work
- Estimating Concrete
- Reinforcing
- Vapor Retarder
- Accessories
- Concrete Finishing
- Curing
- Transporting Concrete
- Forms
- Form Liners
- Checklist
- Precast Concrete
- Specifications
- Estimating
- Precast Tees
- Precast Slabs
- Precast Beams and
- Columns
- Miscellaneous Precast
- Precast Costs
- Precast Checklist
- Web Resources
- Review Questions
- Chapter 11. MASONRY
- General
- Specifications
- Labor
- Bonds (Patterns)
- Concrete Masonry
- Concrete Block
- Specifications—Concrete
- Masonry
- Estimating—Concrete Masonry
- Clay Masonry
- Specifications—Brick
- Estimating Brick
- Specifications—Tile
- Estimating Tile
- Stone Masonry
- Specifications—Stone
- Estimating Stone
- Mortar
- Accessories
- Reinforcing Bars
- Cleaning
- Equipment
- Cold Weather
- Subcontractors
- Checklist
- Web Resources
- Review Questions
- Chapter 12. METALS
- General
- Structural Metal
- Structural Metal Framing
- Metal Joists
- Metal Decking
- Miscellaneous Structural
- Metal
- Metal Erection Subcontractors
- Miscellaneous Metals
- Metal Checklist
- Web Resources
- Review Questions
- Chapter 13. WOOD
- Frame Construction
- Board Measure
- Floor Framing
- Wall Framing
- Exterior Walls
- Interior Walls
- Ceiling Assembly
- Roof Assembly
- Trim
- Labor
- Wood Systems
- Wood Trusses
- Laminated Beams and
- Arches
- Wood Decking
- Plywood Systems
- Wood Checklist
- Web Resources
- Review Questions
- Chapter 14. THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION
- Waterproofing
- Membrane Waterproofing
- Integral Method
- Metallic Method
- Dampproofing
- Painting Method
- Parging (Plastering)
- Insulation
- Roofing
- Roof Areas
- Shingles
- Asphalt Shingles
- Wood Shingles
- Built Up Roofing
- Corrugated Sheets (Including
- Ribbed, V Beam)
- Metal Roofing
- Slate
- Tile
- Sheets, Tile, and Shingles
- Formula
- Liquid Roofing
- Flashing
- Insulation
- Roofing Trim
- Labor
- Equipment
- Checklist
- Web Resources
- Review Questions
- Chapter 15. DOORS AND WINDOWS
- Window and Curtain Wall
- Frames
- Accessories
- Doors
- Prefitting and Machining
- (Premachining) Doors
- Prefinishing Doors
- Door Frames
- Hardware
- Accessories
- Checklist for Doors and
- Frames
- Glass
- Review Questions
- Chapter 16. FINISHES
- Drywall and Wetwall
- Construction
- Supporting
- Construction
- Suspended Ceiling
- Systems
- Types of Assemblies
- Wallboard Types
- Drywall Partitions
- Column Fireproofing
- Accessories
- Wetwall Construction
- Plaster
- Lath
- Accessories
- Drywall and Wetwall
- Checklist
- Flooring
- Wood Flooring
- Laminate Flooring
- Resilient Flooring
- Carpeting
- Tile
- Painting
- Floors and Painting
- Checklist
- Web Resources
- Review Questions
- Chapter 17. ELECTRICAL
- Electrical Work
- Single Contracts
- Separate Contracts
- Coordination Requirements
- Checklist
- Review Questions
- Chapter 18. PLUMBING
- Plumbing Work
- Single Contracts
- Separate Contracts
- Coordination Requirements
- Checklist
- Review Questions
- Chapter 19. HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIRCONDITIONING
- HVAC Work (Heating, Ventilating, and
- Air Conditioning)
- Single Contracts
- Separate Contracts
- Coordination Requirements
- Checklist
- Review Questions
- Chapter 20. PROFIT
- Profit
- Review Questions
- Chapter 21. OTHER ESTIMATING METHODS
- Overview
- Project Comparison Method
- Square Foot Estimating
- Assembly Estimating
- Web Resources
- Review Questions
