Focuses on the unique problems of estimating renovations of existing structures. Helps you determine the true costs of remodeling through careful evaluation of architectural details and site visits.
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Repair & Remodeling Estimating Methods
fourth edition
Edward B. Wetherill, R.S. Means Engineering Staff, and Merl Vandervort, CR, CGR, CMB
Priceless Guidance for All of Your Remodeling Estimates
The authors share their professional solutions to the unique challenges of estimating renovations in existing structures — using the latest cost resources and construction methods. This new fourth edition includes updated cost and estimating examples — in keeping with changes to the MasterFormat and UNIFORMAT II, the most recognized industry standards for project organization and costs.
This book helps you determine the true costs of remodeling, beginning with:
Part I — The Estimating Process
Guidelines for conducting the site visit and evaluating architectural details
Estimate types and applications
Taking off quantities accurately
Pricing the estimate
Calculating direct and indirect costs
Summarizing the estimate
Pre-bid scheduling
Part II — Estimating by CSI Division
A chapter on each division, pointing out what to look for and unexpected cost items.
Part III — Estimating Examples
Two complete sample estimates — one Unit Price, and one Assemblies estimate — show you how to assemble and record the information you have gathered.
Part IV — Disaster Restoration Contracting
The special job planning and cost estimating requirements of reconstruction work — following fire, flood, hurricane, or other disasters. Written by one of the nation's leading disaster reconstruction contractors.
For over 60 years, R.S. Means Company, Inc. has been the leading publisher of construction cost data and reference books. The company services over 250,000 construction professionals throughout the U.S. and Canada. Clients include a mix of contractors, architects, engineers, facility managers, developers, appraisers, educatorsand municipal government agencies. With 27 annual print and electronic cost data products and over 60 reference books, Means also provides customized electronic databases, consulting services and seminars. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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This review is from: Repair & Remodeling Estimating Methods (Means Repair and Remodeling Estimating, 1997) (Hardcover)
Great book if you are in the construction business and need a resource for estimating.
It has a lot of check list that are complete.So many times when we estimate a project we forget things the check list provided helps to avoid missing items.
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Every cost estimate involves three basic steps. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
system components give, deep bank run gravel, residential construction contractors, shift work requirements, equipment usage curtailment, air conditioning receptacle, normal working situations, compound skim coat, commercial renovation, hourly base labor rate, restoration contractor, added inch thick, thin coat plaster finish, door with hardware, statewide licensing, pneumatic nailed, statuary finish, unit price estimate, fault receptacle, monumental grade, bare labor cost, bare material cost, dust protection, stock pine, quantity takeoff Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Remodeling Cost Data, Means Repair, Project Name, Material Labor, Estimate Quantities, Labor Equipment, Estimating Methods Book Checked, Subcontract Line Number Description Qty, Daily Costs, Bricklayer Helpers, Daily Totals, Commercial Renovation Architect As Shown Takeoff, Quantity Sheet, Apartment Renovation, Bare Incl, Foreman Average, Social Security Taxes, Heated Space Above, Selective Price Sheet, Site Preparation, Tenant Estimate Architect, Tile Layers, Construction Division, United States, Average Total Rate New!
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Every cost estimate involves three basic steps. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
system components give, deep bank run gravel, residential construction contractors, shift work requirements, equipment usage curtailment, air conditioning receptacle, normal working situations, compound skim coat, commercial renovation, hourly base labor rate, restoration contractor, added inch thick, thin coat plaster finish, door with hardware, statewide licensing, pneumatic nailed, statuary finish, unit price estimate, fault receptacle, monumental grade, bare labor cost, bare material cost, dust protection, stock pine, quantity takeoff Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Remodeling Cost Data, Means Repair, Project Name, Material Labor, Estimate Quantities, Labor Equipment, Estimating Methods Book Checked, Subcontract Line Number Description Qty, Daily Costs, Bricklayer Helpers, Daily Totals, Commercial Renovation Architect As Shown Takeoff, Quantity Sheet, Apartment Renovation, Bare Incl, Foreman Average, Social Security Taxes, Heated Space Above, Selective Price Sheet, Site Preparation, Tenant Estimate Architect, Tile Layers, Construction Division, United States, Average Total Rate New!
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- General Requirements (v. 1A) by FAO on page 68
- Means Scheduling Manual by F.William Horsley on page 85
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