Fundamentals of Construction Estimating [Hardcover]

David Pratt (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1401809596 | ISBN-13: 978-1401809591 | Publication Date: September 1, 2003 | Edition: 002

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.

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About the Author

David Pratt holds a B.A. (Economics), is a member of the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors and is a Professional Quantity Surveyor. He is currently the team Leader of the Civil Engineering Technology Department of the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 448 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 002 edition (September 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401809596
• ISBN-13: 978-1401809591
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #214,549 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good basic estimating textbook, July 4, 2009

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glennyD - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fundamentals of Construction Estimating (Hardcover)

Of the five leading textbooks on construction estimating, this one is easiest to read and comprehend and is very popular. It is a bit out of date and lacks a chapter on roofing which seems to be a major omission.
It opens each chapter with "objectives" so that it is clear to the student what is to be learned from each chapter.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars My Opinion, August 3, 2010

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Manuel S. Martinez (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fundamentals of Construction Estimating (Hardcover)

This book focuses more on the "principles" of construction estimating with emphasis on the admin/clerical aspects of it. Specific examples are few and far between.
Dagostino/Figenbaum's book, on the other hand, is at the other end where they have lots of concrete examples and somewhat short on the admin/clerical stuff. If you
are more the office type then buy Pratt's book. If you are more the field type/disect the construction plans then the Dagostino/Figenbaum book will be better for you.
Of course if you are the owner then you had better read both books to make sure your people are getting things right. Incomplete book so only three stars.

0 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Purchasae review, October 13, 2009

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This review is from: Fundamentals of Construction Estimating (Hardcover)

My text book arrived in mint condition and in minimum time. I was very pleased with this order.

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