Book Description
Everything needed to understand Estimating is provided in this proven handbook, which combines coverage of principles with step-by-step procedures. The authors use the popular approach of tracing a complete project's progress throughout the book. Incorporates the use of computers as a key estimating tool. Includes a WinEstimator CD with each copy of the book; readers will develop good computer-based estimating skills through the use of this powerful software, which also includes practice spreadsheets. Keeps readers up to date on the latest methods and materials. Includes a revised and updated illustration program. Provides complete, book-long case studies for follow-through of both commercial and residential buildings. Examines the interrelationship between contract documents and the quantity take-off of material. The ideal reference for construction managers, architects, and engineers.
Customer Reviews:
The Irony of Estimating..........2007-03-22
Yes this book contains just about every material involved in building a structure and has many formulas to figure out anything you could possibly imagine, from materials to labor. The downfall is in the review questions and exercises dealing with the provided blueprints, which are very vague and difficult to interpret, thus making any of your estimating practice next to useless. There's got to be a better book out there...
Great deal.......2007-02-10
Excellent condition, great price and arrived just in time as promised. Great deal compared with my university's bookstore.
Book Description
Now in its second edition, this essential book clearly and precisely explains all the procedures involved in compiling an estimate of the cost of construction work. Modern, updated coverage includes quantity takeoff, pricing of the contractor's work, pricing subtrade work, pricing site overheads, and compiling bid documents. This thorough grounding in the principles of construction estimating offers readers the skills required to successfully perform the work of a professional estimator. Drawings for two complete projects -one residential and one commercial- lead users through the complete estimating process for each and forms a basic framework that can easily be applied to various trades on many different types of construction projects.
Customer Reviews:
Construction Estimating 2e.......2006-08-28
The product was delivered on time and I was happy with the service. Keep up the good work.
Book Description
With its emphasis on showing how each unit cost is arrived at, Walker's Building Estimator's Reference Book is the reference of choice for construction professionals seeking to customize estimates unique to their project. For this, it remains one of the leading texts in the curricula of U.S. construction schools, as well as required reference in states that issue contractors licenses based on competency exams.
Walker's 27th Edition is expanded and revised, providing the authoritative cost information on which builders have depended for over 87 years.
Among features of the 27th Edition are new sections on Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF), Shotcrete applications and electrical busway
Walker's 27th Edition also includes revised charts for concrete reinforcing steel
Completely updated directory of building construction-related associations and organization with their website URLs
New and expanded section for data on plywood roof decking and sheathing to cover specific roof types-hip, gable, etc.
Plus, much more:
The 27th Edition contains hundreds of specific revisions and changes to key data and information in the book. Many of these changes were made on the recommendation of building industry professionals who are the book's users.
The 27th Edition covers these key topics: Construction Techniques and methods; Material Quantities Required; Types of Material; Manhours/Productivity Rates; Current Labor Costs; Application Rates.
Plus, Walker's contains Metric equivalents for all quantities, so you can be in compliance with federal contracts.
Considered the "bible" of estimating for the past 85 years, Walker's is a ''how to estimate'' book, not simply a unit price book. In other words it demonstrates how to work up a price so you can make adjustments as needed.
Walker's costing comes from years of experience in construction and is monitored by people who make their livelihood in estimating, specifically Jerrold Ratner, CPE, CCA and William Spradlin, Jr., CPE.
Walker's is tailored to all - beginners who want to understand estimating, the experienced estimator who needs some back-up on crew sizes and production as well as all in between, that is: Tradesmen, Contractors, Homeowners, Educators, Engineers, Architects, Construction Managers, Insurance Adjusters, Bonding Companies, and Lawyers.
Updated continuously since 1915, this hands-on manual's chapters are organized by CSI Division, covering updated construction methods, material and labor costs, labor productivity (man-hours), construction finance, scheduling, construction management, bidding, negotiating contracts, value engineering, types of cost estimates, overhead, insurance, profit, change orders, and more. In fact, it has been said that the book is like an entire construction library in one volume. This level of substance and expertise that makes ''Walker's Building Estimator's Reference Book'' a standard in the curriculum of dozens of universities' construction programs and a oft-quoted source in court disputes.
Each chapter discusses in detail cost estimating methods in the areas of masonry, concrete, metals, carpentry, site work, thermal and moisture protection, windows and doors, finishes, mechanical, electrical, road and highway construction, and more.
Used in hundreds of universities' construction estimating classes, including Texas A & M, Nebraska, Purdue, Florida and Washington State. Mandated reference for the State of Florida General License Examination, in addition to 16 states which license contractors on the basis of competency exams.
Customer Reviews:
Great reference.......2005-03-11
It's a great reference book for new and seasoned estimators. We were looking for a "how-to" book that gives insight to productivity as well as material costs. If applicable, well worth the investment to purchase one for every estimator in your office.
The Estimator's "Bible".......2003-04-21
I've been using Walker's for over 30 years, and it has never failed me. I recommend it to anyone who wants to estimate.
There are plenty of programs and books for estimating, but when you get right down to it there's only one Walker's -- an authoritative reference that shows you how to work up your own costs.
The estimating guides I've seen amount to little more than unit cost catalogs. With a cost data book, you wind up with someone else's estimate for someone else's job. This book is much more thorough. It's a "how-to" approach. You can do custom bids that cost out the job you are faced with, with real accuracy, and allow yourself flexibility and control.
Customer Reviews:
Handbook of Construction Contracting: Estimating, Bidding, Scheduling, Vol. 2.......2006-02-20
Good Book with Clear Illustration of Estimation & Bidding for Residential Projects
A Seasoned Veteran.......2002-09-05
When I started contracting nearly 30 years ago this book was quite useful in moving me from trades person to business person, the required move to be successful. It's still here and just as good for introducing the basics of construction contracting.
A must for construction specialists and tradesmen.......2000-09-16
This is vol 1 of a 2-vol work that takes the guess work out of estimating, designing, and planning a construction project. Whether building as a tradesman or contractor--or even as someone such as a homeowner wishing to contract the building of his house, this book is a must. I have been in the construction business for years and these two books are a must in my office and in my truck. I require all my key personnel to study them, a policy that saves money, time, and eliminates guesswork. On a scale of 1-10, I rate both a 10!
Instructions from a professional builder.......2000-09-16
This book gets to the point with the basics showing how to do a job in detail with clear, concise instructions and drawings showing details that ensures professional performance. A must for a builder or tradesman engaged in the construction trades. I wouldn't start a job without it and I've been in the construction business for a good man years.
Excellent resource for builders and owners........1999-10-27
This is an excellent book for anyone wanting to build and contract their own home or for experianced builders who need a nononsense resource to contracting and home building. I have used this book and Vol 1 or many years and it has been nothing short of a time and money saver.
Book Description
Here's the widest range of reference data ever produced for construction estimating
In CSI MASTERFORMAT sequence, this book provides data for virtually any estimating question... for quantity takeoff, change orders, value engineering... countless other tasks
Means Estimating Handbook simplifies the task of evaluating construction plans and specs to arrive at a reliable quantity calculation for pricing.
The Handbook reflects the tremendous variety of technical data involved in the estimating process... questions relating to sizing, productivity, equipment requirements, codes, design standards, engineering, pressures, stresses, loads... and hundreds of other factors.
The guide provides the busy estimator with every technical reference imaginable... tables, illustrations, definitions, examples... thousands of construction facts that will help answer the questions: How many and how much?
The Means Estimating Handbook will help you in dozens of ways
* Evaluate architectural plans and specifications
* Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs
* Perform value engineering
* Spot potential design problems
* Prepare detailed estimates
* Estimate change orders
* Assist in design stage cost planning
* Interpret drawings, documents
* Help double-check calculations
* Apply industry measurements, standard practices
* Understand building techniques
* Compare materials options
Covers every aspect of building construction in CSI MASTERFORMAT sequence... from General Requirements to Electrial... the same logical way you prepare your estimates.
Customer Reviews:
Worthless collection of tables and drawings.......2007-04-01
I was hoping for a comprehensive step-by-step process with deep insights that should come from a company (RS Means) that is publishing other books in their 65th editions. Instead this books is merely a collection of tables like Installation time for chalk boards and dimensions of wide flange shapes.
Huge disappointment. I am certain that I will never use this book.
Customer Reviews:
A highly recommended specialized reference.......2007-10-06
In "Roofing Construction & Estimating", Dan Atcheson draws upon his many years of experience and expertise as a draftsman, as an apprentice in plumbing, electrical and carpenter, as a professional in all areas of construction from earthwork, to framing, to roofing. The result is an impressively 'user friendly' instructional compendium on roof sheathing, underlayment, asphalt shinglers, wood shingles and shakes, mineral-surfaced roll roofing, tile and slate roofing, metal roofing and siding, as well as built-up and elastomeric roofing. Profusely illustrated, enhanced with tables, charts, calculations, examples, step-by-step instruction and repair procedures, "Roofing Construction & Estimating" is ideal for novice or do-it-yourself roofer, and would make an invaluable reference for even the more experienced roofing contractor with respect to making a roofing estimate, installing or repairing roofing in residential or commercial buildings. A highly recommended specialized reference, "Roofing Construction & Estimating" should be a part of every professional, trade school, and community library Building Contractor or Architecture reference collection.
Roofing Construction & Estimating.......2005-09-06
This book is what I've been looking for, college type material for the person who likes to self teach. Thank-you
The roofing book for those who have never been on a roof.......1999-09-23
This is an informative book that would be acceptable material for the person who has never been on a roof. He covers most roofing products in a adaquate manner explaining many of the basic princibles. However, as a roofer, it would have been nice to see what he considers acceptable manhours per square on each product, using his experiance, instead of using information drawn from other books.
Book Description
Assuming no prior knowledge of blueprint reading and mathematics, this manual guides readers through a material quantity survey, the conversion of the material quantities to a monetary value, and the addition of labor and equipment costs, using actual construction plans as a reference. The volume outlines estimating procedures and mathematics, efficiency and productivity, earthwork, concrete and masonry, structural and miscellaneous steel, wood and plastics, doors and windows, thermal and moisture protection, finishes, mechanical and plumbing, electrical, and the bid package, contract, and follow-up. For estimators and project managers.
Customer Reviews:
Review of Basic Estimating for Construction, Second Edition.......2006-11-07
This book is ok. It can be hard to search for information that you need to in class. I think the book should be broke down more into sub sections.
Book Description
Means Building Construction Cost Data 2004 contains unit costs for more than 23,500 building components. These completely-updated costs are carefully prepared from the experience of thousands of contractors and suppliers in the twelve months just before the book is published. The cost data is arranged in the 16 CSI MasterFormat95 divisions, allowing for fast, accurate estimates.
The 2004 Reference Section provides the depth of technical detail needed to estimate projects with precision and expertise. This invaluable supplemental information is not found in any other cost reference.
Important enhancements vital to 2004 estimating work include:
--"Green" building construction - materials that are made from recycled products or are environmentally friendly such as waterless toilets, insulation made from recycled materials, rainwater collection systems, paints with no odor or vapors, recycled carpeting and padding, structure relocation (rather than demolition), ground water recovery systems, fuel cells for back-up energy, and solar energy.
--Vinyl Windows-costs for additional types and styles.
--Security materials and systems - radiation monitoring equipment, window guards, air cleaning devices, uninterruptible power supplies, closed circuit video monitors, security gates, and parking barriers. Mold abatement - covers air ducts and walls.
--Reorganized Site Construction Division, which includes updated numbering and new sections, in line with MasterFormat Level 5. For example, utility poles and light poles were moved to 02580 from Div. 16, and masonry demolition was moved to the masonry section.
The 2004 Edition also contains: --The latest construction methods and materials --Extensive estimating reference tables --Typical square foot costs for 160 buildings --Trade labor crew and equipment costs --A Key word index --A new and improved Change Order section that provides pointers, tips, and checklists for pricing change orders. --City Cost Indexes covering all three-digit code sectional centers in the U.S. and selected locations in Canada. These cover more than 930 locations in all. --FREE Means Estimating Hotline: Personalized help in using Means data effectively in your estimating.
Customer Reviews:
A contractors point of view........2006-03-26
This is a very complete compilation of cost data for commercial construction. The systems portion is very helpful for a quick estimation but the real value is in the wide variety of componets listed. This book will take awhile to learn to use for the new contractor but the investment in time is worth while.
A Good Starting Point.......2006-03-22
For anyone in the construction management field, this text is a well-known reference. Nothing can replace your own firm's historical productivity data and quotes from subcontractors and suppliers, but RS Means can give you a good idea of where an estimate begins. It is a great tool for architects and owners to calculate preliminary cost estimates for a wide range of products.
The most famous book in construction field........2005-08-19
This book is famous enough not to mention...
We are using so much frequently...
The art of construction.......2003-02-28
i need to have more in elaborate
cost control.......2002-04-20
introduction to cost control and what is a cost control
Customer Reviews:
Recommended for its subversive and progressive, effective, and efficient perspectives to all home builders.......2006-04-06
Estimating Home Building Costs is an instructive guide to practical material design and building using unique techniques discovered by the innovative design of author W. P. Jackson, who draws upon his more than 30 years experience and expertise as a builders of quality homes and a developer of subdivisions and even garden apartments.. As an easy-to-use reference for professionals and do-it-yourselfers wanting to embark on their own home building project, Estimating Home Building Costs showcases the intricate detailing of construction involving site purchasing, acquiring permits, services, foundations, superstructure, roofing, wiring, plumbing, insulation, trim and appliances Estimating Home Building Costs even discusses overhead, contingency and profit. Estimating Home Building Costs is very strongly recommended for its subversive and progressive, effective, and efficient perspectives to all home builders, as well as students of the Architecture.
Estimating home building costs.......2001-06-16
Out of date.Does not contain new construction methods such as steel framing.
Book Description
Inspecting a House, aimed at home buyers, real estate agents, and inspectors, discusses all major problem areas in the process in a logical sequence; covers everything from storage tanks to chimney flashing; and shows how to analyze every system in a house.
Customer Reviews:
For pros.......2007-07-12
A well written book that is a must for anyone studying to be a home inspector. Good system discriptions, and easy to follow inpsection methods.
great resource.......2007-02-09
Informative and easy to read. A great tool for first time inspector and experienced ones. Also a great resource for homeowners to avoid costly problems.
A better H.I .text.......2006-09-19
While being far from comprehensive, Cauldwell gives you enough information to get started, and with plenty of photo references-- good beginner's guide
The positive reviews are too good to be true........2006-06-08
I purchased this book and found that I should have listened to the bad reviews written about this book before buying. The postive reviews are too good to be true - buyer beware. I agree with the comments of some of the bad reviews exactly:
"The author of this book needs to learn proper home inspection procedures before he sells himself as knowledgable. I have been inspecting homes for 19 years and often give lectures on the topic. After reading most of this book I realized what a waste of money it was because the information was incorrect or incomplete. I can't believe how many mistakes I found in this book. I'm glad I returned it for a refund on my money but not happy I wasted my time reading it!"
Don't wast your time reading it either!
An excellent primer for the beginning inspector or prospective home buyer.......2006-05-22
Rex Cauldwell has produced a clear, concise, well-written introduction to home inspection that should be easily read and understood by even those with no background in construction.
Not what I would consider a "bible" of inspection, but this book is an excellent place to start.
Highly recommended.
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