DEWALT Construction Estimating Professional Reference (Dewalt Trade Reference Series) (Paperback)

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“Your book is quite excellent…after going through it I have decided to make it a required text for my estimating class here at ASU. Thank you so much and if you have any other books please let me know.” - Dr. Kenneth T. Sullivan, Arizona State University

“Based on what I have already seen, the handbook seems to be very helpful source of information for undergraduate students who learn these topics in the various courses of construction cost estimating. I think will try to incorporate some of the things you have there in my next semester’s course.” - Dr. Sarel Lavy, Texas A&M University

“It covers a lot of practical issues. I found some of those tables are particularly helpful. I will put it down as a recommended book along with the Walker’s. Actually your book is much better organized than the Walker’s.” - Dr. Huanqing Lu, East Carolina University

” …find it very good….it will work well for the estimating class at Sacramento State.” - Prof. Phil Clevenger, Sacramento State University

“It appears to have a lot of pertinent and interesting estimating information... the quoted price is quite reasonable.” - Prof. Jerry Johnstone, Red River College

Product Description

This unique and easy-to-understand pocket guide was developed by a real-world contractor who has perfected the art of construction estimating! The DEWALT Construction Estimating Professional Reference is the only resource individuals need for learning to successfully bid on a variety of construction projects. Chock-full of practical advice based on the author’s real-life experience in bidding countless construction jobs, this essential reference explores such key topics as forms and checklists, subcontractors and suppliers, procedures, trade evaluation, costs, profit, and overheads, and much more!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: DEWALT; 1 edition (July 25, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0977718301
• ISBN-13: 978-0977718306
• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #41,190 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every page pays, August 9, 2006

By	Davis Murray (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews

This handy book is great for almost all levels of contractors. It provides step-by-step instructions to bid a job as well as tips for estimating various trades (from site to electrical). The book walks you through different stages of estimating: document review, site visit, quantity take-off, pricing, bid submittal and feedback etc. If you are self-performing, it has detailed checklists and forms for quantity take-off. If you are subcontracting some work and want to evaluate quotes from subs, the book also offers detailed question lists you can use. It is incredible that so much information has been compressed into a book of this size. Inside you will find instant answers to all levels of questions from how many cubic yards of concrete is in a 200 ft 8 x 16 tie beam WITHOUT calculations, to how to do a cost breakdown on a multi-million job. This book is apparently suitable for all sectors (residential, commercial, industrial......). For example, it included the weight tables(unbelievably comprehensive) for almost all structural steel shapes, or you will find the number of wood joists for given floor length and joist spacing right away. What makes it unique from other estimating books is that it offers quick solutions(mostly immediate)without having to read a lot of pages. If you are overwhelmed by how much you have to do everyday, this book is going to be a life saver. Trust me, from what I read, it is written by a highly-organized professional, i.e. a "number guy" who knows the tricks. It is something you want to bring along with you at all times.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I am loving it, August 15, 2006

By	Linda Green (Lincoln, NE) - See all my reviews

I just received my copy today. I always prefer DeWalt books(used to be "Pal" books) because they are convenient and more importantly, to-the-point. Still, I fell in love with this one the moment I flipped through pages. Unlike the big and heavy books I used to struggle with when I was in school, this compact book offers direct answers to so many questions. The book also introduced a very organized approach for the bidding game, in addition to its 200+ estimating tips. Thus I believe it will be handy for both general and trade contractors. Whether you need to be jack-of-all-trades or specialize on certain line of work, this book is a must.

If you are always doubtful whether there is ever an estimating book worth buying, try this one. It is down to earth and saves so much time. Well worth the money!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent quick reference!, December 19, 2007

By	Barry Hallsted - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a very handy and fairly comprehensive estimating guidebook. It does not delve into a lot of estimating theory, but it is extremely practical. I am a Construction Management professor, and I like it enough to encourage students to purchase the book to use as a resource for estimating. I also like the size of the book. I can fit it in my back pocket! Great job DeWalt and author Adam Ding!