Estimating In Building Construction 8th Pdf

9780133431100

Estimating in Building Construction / Edition 8 available in Hardcover

ISBN-10:: 013343110X
ISBN-13:: 9780133431100
Pub. Date:: 03/06/2014
Publisher:: Pearson

ISBN-10:: 013343110X
ISBN-13:: 9780133431100
Pub. Date:: 03/06/2014
Publisher:: Pearson

The only complete, up-to-date guide to estimating modern building construction projects -- now updated, expanded, and incorporating many additional workbook problems.

Now updated and expanded, Estimating in Building Construction, Eighth Edition, brings together everything needed for a complete, modern course in estimating. Building on well-proven previous editions, it combines sound coverage of principles with step-by-step procedures to help students learn concepts more easily. Ideal for construction, architecture, and engineering students, it reflects the popular approach of tracking a complete project's progress. There are examples of estimating portions of the building that many General Contractors perform, and thorough coverage of the use of specialty subcontractors. This edition adds a new discussion of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and more detailed discussions of estimating equipment cost, electrical, plumbing (including fire sprinklers), and HVAC. For convenience and cost savings, workbook problems that accompanied the previous edition have been incorporated into the book.

Teaching and Learning Experience

This book will help construction, architecture, and engineering students quickly master today's best practices for estimating building construction projects. It provides:

Extensive examples and problems designed to link theory to practice: Helps students deepen the judgment skills they will need to succeed in real-world estimating
Expanded and updated coverage of today's key challenges and techniques–Helps students master the latest industry practices and standards, and utilize key innovations such as Building Information Modeling
Includes extensive reference resources for professional estimating: Gives students resources they can rely on throughout their careers, from sample specifications to spreadsheets

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780133431100
Publisher:	Pearson
Publication date:	03/06/2014
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	368
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Steven J. Peterson is a professor of construction management at Weber State University, where he joined the faculty in 2000. His specialty is the business side of running a construction company and managing construction projects. He is the author of Construction Accounting and Financial Management (2013), Construction Estimating Using Excel (2018), and Pearson's Pocket Guide to Construction Management (2012). He is the coauthor of Estimating in Building Construction (2019). Before becoming a professor, Steven spent 15 years working in the construction industry. He received an MBA and a BS in engineering from the University of Utah and is a licensed professional engineer.

1. Introduction to Estimating

2. Contracts, Bonds, and Insurance

3. Project Manual

4. The Estimate

5. Computers in Estimating

6. Overhead and Contingencies

7. Labor

8. Equipment

9. Excavation

10. Concrete

11. Masonry

12. Metals