Construction Estimating Using Excel [Paperback]

Steven Peterson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0131719831 | ISBN-13: 978-0131719835 | Publication Date: July 29, 2006

Construction Estimating with Excel introduces readers to the fundamental principles of estimating and includes drawing sets, real-world exercises, and examples that give beginners critical estimating experience. The book moves step-by-step through the estimating process, discussing the art of estimating, the quantity takeoff, how to put costs to the estimate and how to finalize the bid. It is also the first book to demonstrate how Microsoft Excel can be used to improve the estimating process. Because it introduces spreadsheets as a way of increasing estimating productivity and accuracy, the book can help both beginning and experienced estimators improve their skills. Moves beyond many books to not only talk about takeoff (and the costs of a limited number of building materials), but also the principles behind these calculations. Gives readers a strong foundation so they can transfer basic estimating principles to any building material. Provides an introduction to the basic operation of Excel and discusses how it can be used to improve the estimating process. Includes Excel Quick Tips that demonstrate how to set up Excel worksheets for different types of estimating problems. Offers a variety of sites (a residential garage, a residence and a retail building) where readers can practice estimating skills in a non-threatening environment. Includes fundamental mathematical concepts necessary in estimating. Construction Estimators

Product Details

• Paperback: 560 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall (July 29, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131719831
• ISBN-13: 978-0131719835
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 8.7 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #388,952 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #81 in Books > Computers & Technology > Microsoft > Applications > Excel

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Too Academic, January 18, 2007

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J. Altieri (S.I. , N.Y.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Construction Estimating Using Excel (Paperback)

This book is for academia and not for any type of practical estimating. Heavy into the take-off and weak in pulling together an actual estimate. Problems are redudant and tedious. Very weak in Mechanical, Electrical or Plumbinng divisions

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Confusingly Written, October 16, 2009

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Joseph Norniella "JoeyJoJo" (Levittown,NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Construction Estimating Using Excel (Paperback)

The descriptions of estimating are fundamentally sound, but the way the mathematics is explained is a direct contrast to the way things are taught in most schools today. It's very "old-school", the methods are confusingly written.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good book, March 3, 2008

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Concreteman (WI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Construction Estimating Using Excel (Paperback)

It was a good book, helped me setup a data base for site work construction, create workbooks and calculate bid prices. Can be a very effective book if you take an excel class along with it. I would recommend it for anyone looking to save time in quantity takeoff, and labor calculations. Overall good book.