This volume takes a comprehensive approach to estimating, offering readers an up-to-date perspective on the estimating process. It is designed for ABET level courses and focuses on the process of utilizing the latest technology to compile cost estimates for general contractors. The book will serve as a standard reference for measuring and pricing construction work after a course is completed.
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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.
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Good basic estimating textbook,
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 It is a bit out of date and lacks a chapter on roofing which seems to be a major omission.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.
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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.
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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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