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BL
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623281
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Peterson, Steven J.
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| Title & Author
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Construction estimating using Excel /\ Steven J. Peterson
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| Edition Statement
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Second edition
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xxi, 398 pages :: illustrations (some color) ;; 28 cm ++ 47 unnumbered sheets (illustrations, plans ; 28 x 44 cm)
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| ISBN
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9780138007195
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: 0138007195
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| Notes
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Accompanied by 47 drawings on 47 folded sheets in envelope
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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| Contents
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Introduction to estimating -- The art of estimating -- Overview of the estimating and bidding process -- Introduction to Excel -- The quantity takeoff -- Fundamentals of the quantity takeoff -- Concrete -- Masonry -- Metals -- Woods, plastics, and composites -- Thermal and moisture protection -- Openings -- Finishes -- Fire suppression -- Plumbing -- Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) -- Electrical -- Earthwork -- Exterior improvements -- Utilities -- Putting costs to the estimate -- Material pricing -- Labor productivity and hours -- Labor rates -- Equipment costs -- Crew rates -- Subcontract pricing -- Markups -- Pricing extensions -- Avoiding errors in estimates -- Finalizing the bid -- Submitting the bid -- Project buyout -- The estimate as the basis of the schedule -- Ethics -- Advanced estimating with Excel -- Converting existing forms -- App. A. Proposals and beyond -- App. B. Review of estimating math -- App. C. Sample job cost codes -- App. D. Sample labor productivity rates --App. E. Model scopes of work -- Glossary -- Index of drawing sets
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| Abstract
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Construction estimating using Excel introduces readers to the fundamental principles of estimating. This text includes drawing sets, real-world exercises, step-by-step procedures, and examples that help beginning estimators gain critical estimating experience
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| Subject
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Building-- Estimates-- Data processing
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Microsoft Excel (Computer file)
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| LC Classification
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TH437.P357 2012
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TH437.P357 2012
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