| Get your questions answered with this Means Estimating Handbook
Updated new Second Edition answers virtually any estimating technical question - all organized by CSI MasterFormat.
This comprehensive reference covers the full spectrum of technical data required to estimate construction costs. The book includes information on sizing, productivity, equipment requirements, code-mandated specifications, design standards and engineering factors - all organized according to the CSI MasterFormat, and including recent classification changes.
This reference - widely used in the industry for tasks ranging from routine estimates to special cost analysis projects - has been completely updated with new and expanded technical information and an enhanced format for ease-of-use. Means Estimating Handbook will help you:
- Evaluate architectural plans and specifications
- Prepare accurate quantity take-offs
- Compare design alternatives and costs
- Perform value engineering
- Double-check estimates and quotes
- Estimate change orders
Some of the new features and content include:
- New information on a range of construction specialties, including metal
decking, caulking, plastic pipe, and demolition items
- Preliminary or Square Foot Estimating tools
- Location Factors to adjust costs to over 30 geographic areas
- Historic Indexes to factor costs for economic effects over time
- Dedicated Web site for updates
900+ pp.
Means Estimating Handbook, 2nd Edition - Table of Contents:
- Foreword
- About the Editors
- Acknowledgments
- Estimating Review: Introduction
- Division One: General Requirements
- Introduction
- Estimating Data
- Division One Checklist
- Estimating Tips
- Division Two: Site Construction
- Introduction
- Estimating Data
- Division Two Checklist
- Estimating Tips
- Division Three: Concrete
- Introduction
- Estimating Data
- Division Three Checklist
- Estimating Tips
- Division Four: Masonry
- Introduction
- Estimating Data
- Division Four Checklist
- Estimating Tips
- Division Five: Metals
- Introduction
- Estimating Data
- Division Five Checklist
- Estimating Tips
- Division Six: Wood & Plastics
- Introduction
- Estimating Data
- Division Six Checklist
- Estimating Tips
- Division Seven: Thermal & Moisture Protection
- Introduction
- Estimating Data
- Division Seven Checklist
- Estimating Tips
- Division Eight: Doors & Windows
- Introduction
- Estimating Data
- Division Eight Checklist
- Estimating Tips
- Division Nine: Finishes
- Introduction
- Estimating Data
- Division Nine Checklist
- Estimating Tips
- Division Ten: Specialties
- Introduction
- Estimating Data
- Division Ten Checklist
- Estimating Tips
- Division Eleven: Equipment
- Introduction
- Estimating Data
- Division Eleven Checklist
- Estimating Tips
- Division Twelve: Furnishings
- Introduction
- Estimating Data
- Division Twelve Checklist
- Estimating Tips
- Division Thirteen: Special Construction
- Introduction
- Estimating Data
- Division Thirteen Checklist
- Estimating Tips
- Division Fourteen: Conveying Systems
- Introduction
- Estimating Data
- Division Fourteen Checklist
- Estimating Tips
- Division Fifteen: Mechanical
- Introduction
- Estimating Data
- Division Fifteen Checklist
- Estimating Tips
- Division Sixteen: Electrical
- Introduction
- Estimating Data
- Division Sixteen Checklist
- Estimating Tips
- Appendix
- A. Square Foot and Preliminary Estimates
- B. Weights, Measures, Equivalents and Conversions
- C. Metric Conversions and Equivalents
- D. Trigonometry
- E. Geometry
- F. Weather Data
- G. Calculating the Time Value of Money
- H. Professional Associations
- I. Abbreviations
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