Building Trades Estimating emphasizes traditional and computerized estimating methods

Building Trades Estimating is designed for commercial contractors and estimators, and is based on the CSI MasterFormat using Timberline® Precision Estimating-Extended Edition trial software. The CD-ROM included contains estimating software, activities, prints, reference materials, and web links. 376 pp.

Contents include:

• Estimating Practices
• Estimating Methods
• Printreading Skills
• General Conditions
• Sitework
• Concrete
• Masonry
• Metals
• Woods and Plastics
• Exterior Protective and Thermal Systems
• Doors and Windows
• Finish Materials
• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Specialty Items and Final Bid Preparation
• Appendix
• Glossary
• Index

Other versions of Building Trades Estimating are also Available:
Building Trades Estimating, Instructor's Guide