Construction Estimating for General Contractors (Wiley Series of Practical Construction Guides) [Paperback]

Leo Diamant (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471816655 | ISBN-13: 978-0471816652 | Publication Date: February 1988 | Edition: 1

The first book to provide general contractors with complete coverage of the pre-bid process, this practical guide describes all the necessary components involved in the estimating process. Offers step-by-step guidelines for preparing an accurate bid without getting bogged down in the details. Topics include developing the cost sheets for bidding the total projects, methods of obtaining and recording subcontractors' bids, how to negotiate effectively during the bidding period, and how to evaluate the bids received. Includes an appendix with a cost sheet and accompanying takeoff sheets for a typical bid.

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The first book to provide general contractors with complete coverage of the pre-bid process, this practical guide describes all the necessary components involved in the estimating process. Offers step-by-step guidelines for preparing an accurate bid without getting bogged down in the details. Topics include developing the cost sheets for bidding the total projects, methods of obtaining and recording subcontractors' bids, how to negotiate effectively during the bidding period, and how to evaluate the bids received. Includes an appendix with a cost sheet and accompanying takeoff sheets for a typical bid.

Product Details

• Paperback: 139 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 1 edition (February 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471816655
• ISBN-13: 978-0471816652
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #893,779 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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