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.
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This well-established text continues to provide construction, architecture, and engineering students with the solid foundation in theory they need before advancing to computerized estimating. Extensive examples and exercises are included to demonstrate estimate methodology and organization. The easy-to-read text uses the popular approach of tracing the progress of one project throughout the book.
Some of the key features include:
- Internet resources provided at the end of each chapter.
- CD containing WinEst as well as Excel spreadsheets from the text.
- A number of commercial and residential foldout drawings to be used in conjunction with the exercises found at the end of each chapter.
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The sixth edition continues to build on the strong foundation of the previous editions. The need for estimators to understand the theory behind quantification is critical and must be fully understood prior to performing any computerized estimating. This underlying premise has been one of the guiding principles that began with Mr. Dagostino and continues with the current author. This edition uses extensive examples and exercises to demonstrate methodology and estimate organization. Estimating is an art that relies heavily on the judgment of the person performing the takeoff. Since the estimate is used throughout the project, the assumptions and methodologies assumed must be documented and organized so subsequent users will have access to this knowledge.
A new feature in this edition is a section of Internet resources at the end of every chapter that addresses quantification. There are website addresses for vendors and trade associations. These resources provide the most up-to-date information on materials and methodology.
This edition contains a CD with WinEst and spreadsheets that were used in the book. These spreadsheets can be used as templates to assist in organizing an estimate. They were created using Excel 2000 and are compatible with other software packages (See Appendix G for more information).
This edition contains a number of commercial and residential drawings in the back of the book. These drawings are included to give the user an appreciation of the "digging" for information that is required to prepare an estimate. The needed information may be found on a number of different sheets and must be accumulated and combined to develop an accurate answer. These drawings are also used as the basis of the exercises found at the end of every chapter.
In addition, particular thanks are due to Robert W. Turney Turnkey Construction Management Institute, Inc., and Wayne D. Reynolds, Eastern Kentucky University, for their assistance with the sixth edition text review.
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Estimating in Building Construction (6th Edition) (Purchased on 01/26/2010) by Frank R. Dagostino,
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The book itself is OK, given that it covers a dry but vital subject if one wants to do construction. On the other hand, it could be better written and the questions could be better framed.
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All materials not included,
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When purchased new, this textbook comes with a set of drawings. The drawings are vital to the comprehension of the subject matter in the text. However, the drawings were NOT included with this purchase, and that information was NOT included in the description. Very misleading and disappointing!
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Good for those starting in the construction field,
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This is a very good book for people from differente backgrounds thata are just starting in the construction field. It shows step-by-step, clear instructions on how to make calculations for takeoffs of most all components of buildings, and illustrates how all of the assembly gets put together into the production of a bid.
In this book I found help for my estimating class, but it also gave me a well-rounded understanding of what is involved in constructing a structure.
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