Estimating in Building Construction (6th Edition) (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Leslie Feigenbaum (Author)

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Product Description

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.

From the Back Cover

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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Product Details

• Hardcover: 362 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 6 edition (August 17, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130604054
• ISBN-13: 978-0130604057
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #194,918 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Well thought out, July 7, 2009

By	Charles L. Zimmermann "Caveman reader" (California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This was a well thought out book; I was required to purchase it for an Estimating College course, and found it to be self explanatory. This would be an invaluable book for any contractor wanting to improve their estimating abilities, and a must read for general contractors looking to refine their bidding techniques.

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3.0 out of 5 stars The Irony of Estimating..., March 21, 2007

By	VJ "thing2202" (Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews

Yes this book contains just about every material involved in building a structure and has many formulas to figure out anything you could possibly imagine, from materials to labor. The downfall is in the review questions and exercises dealing with the provided blueprints, which are very vague and difficult to interpret, thus making any of your estimating practice next to useless. There's got to be a better book out there...