Estimating Building Costs

A comprehensive manual for estimating construction costs, covering every phase from initial bidding to final project completion. The author outlines essential procedures for quantity take-offs, which involve measuring materials from drawings to determine the fundamental data for a budget. Detailed sections analyze the monetary and productivity factors of labor, as well as the specialized calculations required for equipment ownership and operation. Beyond physical materials like concrete and metals, the sources emphasize jobsite overhead, insurance requirements, and the various taxes that impact a firm's profitability. Finally, the text provides industry data and software guides to help contractors manage markups and maintain competitiveness in the bidding process.Get the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Estimating-Building-Costs-Environmental-Engineering/dp/0824740866?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=f1299e5a5f5d938a2a5c5303efb9f9b1&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlYou can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/civil_engineering_made_simpleProduced by:https://www.podcaistudio.com/