Estimating building costs for the residential & light commercial construction professional

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Title:

Personal Author:

DelPico, Wayne J.

Series:

RSMeans ; 80

Edition:

2nd ed.

Publication Information:

Hoboken, N.J. : RSMeans, 2012

Physical Description:

xviii, 506 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

ISBN:

9781118099414

General Note:

Rev. ed. of: Estimating building costs / Wayne J. DelPico. c2004

Includes index

Abstract:

"Completely revised, updated, and reorganized to conform to Masterformat 2010, this new edition provides a step-by-step guide to estimating building costs for contractors. A series of questions at the end of each chapter helps the reader summarize the content. In addition, the chapter on computer estimating has been expanded to cover the new estimating software for performing quantity takeoff by computer, and content covering the procedures for conceptual estimating as well as parametric estimating has been added"-- Provided by publisher.

"A step-by-step guide to estimating building costs for contractors, completely updated and reorganized to conform to Masterformat 2010. A series of questions at the end of each chapter will help the reader summarize the content. The chapter on computer estimating will be expanded to cover the new estimating software for performing quantity takeoff by computer, and content covering the procedures for conceptual estimating as well as parametric estimating will be added"-- Provided by publisher.

Subject Term:

Building -- Estimates -- United States

Building -- Estimates

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Summary

How to succeed in the construction business--step-by-step guidelines for estimating

To be competitive, contractors and homebuilders need to know how to generate complete, accurate estimates for labor and material costs. This book guides readers through the entire estimating process, explaining in detail how to put together a reliable estimate that can be used not only for budgeting, but also for developing a schedule, managing a project, dealing with contingencies, and ultimately making a profit.

Completely revised and updated to reflect the new CSI MasterFormat 2010TM system, the Second Edition of this practical guide describes estimating techniques for each building system and how to apply them according to the latest industry standards. Cost considerations and quantity takeoff and pricing are included for virtually every type of work found in residential and light commercial projects, from demolition, concrete, and masonry to windows and doors, siding, roofing, mechanical and electrical systems, finish work, and site construction.

Complete with many new graphics and references to professional construction cost databases, the new edition provides experienced contractors and novices alike with essential information on:

How to correctly interpret plans and specifications, reflecting updates to contract documents since the first edition

Computer estimating techniques and new estimating software for performing quantity takeoff

The best methods for conceptual estimating as well as the extremely useful topic of parametric estimating

How to allocate the right amounts for profit and contingencies, and other hard-to-find professional guidance

How a unit price estimate is built along with labor issues and budgeting for subcontractor work

Author Notes

Wayne J. Del Pico is President of W.J. Del Pico, Inc., where he provides construction management, litigation support services for construction-related matters, and construction education. He has more than thirty years of experience in construction project management and estimating and has been involved in projects throughout the United States. Mr. Del Pico is a frequent seminar presenter for RSMeans as well as other public and private clients. He is the author of Builder's Essentials: Plan Reading and Material Takeoff and coauthor of The Practice of Cost Segregation Analysis: Maximizing Tax Benefits for Building Acquisitions and Construction.

Foreword
About the Author	p. xiv
Introduction	p. xvi
Chapter 1 The Working Drawings	p. 1
The Role of the Drawings	p. 1
Design Development	p. 1
Organization of the Working Drawings	p. 2
Title Block	p. 4
Graphic Formats Used in Drawings	p. 5
Drawing Conventions	p. 7
Conclusion	p. 13
Chapter 2 Understanding the Specifications	p. 14
The Role of the Specifications	p. 14
Organizing Specifications by CSI MasterFormat	p. 15
The Project Manual	p. 19
Conflicts Between Drawings and Specifications	p. 27
Modifications to the Contract Documents	p. 27
Conclusion	p. 30
Chapter 3 Calculating Linear Measure, Area, and Volume	p. 31
Units of Measure	p. 31
Decimal Equivalents	p. 31
Linear Measurement	p. 32
Angles	p. 33
Area and Square Measure	p. 34
Volume and Cubic Measure	p. 37
Conclusion	p. 39
Chapter 4 The Quantity Takeoff and Pricing	p. 41
Reviewing the Documents	p. 41
Beginning the Quantity Takeoff	p. 42
Rules to Follow for Accurate Takeoffs	p. 43
Accounting for Waste	p. 49
Other Factors That Affect Quantities	p. 50
The Unit Price Estimate	p. 55
Pricing the Quantities	p. 58
Submitting a Bid	p. 60
Conclusion	p. 60
Chapter 5 Understanding Material and Labor Costs	p. 61
Materials	p. 61
Labor	p. 62
Indirect Overhead	p. 67
Profit	p. 68
Conclusion	p. 68
Chapter 6 General Requirements	p. 69
Fixed and Variable Costs	p. 70
Identifying General Requirements Cost Items	p. 73
Applying Prices to General Requirements Items	p. 73
Conclusion	p. 74
Chapter 7 Existing Conditions	p. 75
Assessment	p. 75
Subsurface Investigation	p. 76
Demolition and Structure Moving	p. 77
Remediation	p. 81
Existing Condition Drawings	p. 87
Conclusion	p. 88
Chapter 8 Concrete	p. 89
Concrete Materials	p. 90
Ready-Mixed Concrete	p. 91
Formwork	p. 91
Flatwork	p. 100
Expansion Joints	p. 102
Control Joints	p. 103
Curing and Sealing	p. 104
Reinforcement	p. 105
Precast Concrete	p. 109
Cementitious Decks	p. 110
Embedded Items	p. 110
Vapor Barriers and Rigid Insulation	p. 112
Conclusion	p. 113
Chapter 9 Masonry	p. 114
Mortar	p. 115
Brick	p. 116
Concrete Masonry Units (CMU)	p. 126
Stone	p. 129
Masonry Reinforcement	p. 133
Grout	p. 136
Masonry Anchors and Ties	p. 138
Masonry Restoration	p. 139
Masonry Cleaning	p. 141
Masonry Insulation	p. 142
Flashings	p. 142
Cutting Masonry Units	p. 143
Items Furnished by Other Trades	p. 145
Control Joints	p. 145
Incidentals for Fireplace and Chimney Construction	p. 146
Freight of Masonry Units	p. 147
Staging and Scaffolding for Masonry Work	p. 148
Cleanup	p. 149
Masonry Sealing	p. 150
Conclusion	p. 150
Chapter 10 Metals	p. 151
Structural Steel	p. 151
Open-Web Steel Joists	p. 155
Metal Decking Structure	p. 159
Light-Gauge Metal Framing (LGMF)	p. 160
Studs and Track	p. 162
Miscellaneous and Ornamental Metals	p. 163
Miscellaneous Costs	p. 169
Conclusion	p. 172
Chapter 11 Wood, Plastics, and Composites	p. 173
Rough Carpentry and Framing	p. 174
Finish Carpentry	p. 196
Architectural Millwork	p. 198
Structural Plastics	p. 200
Casework and Cabinetry	p. 200
Conclusion	p. 203
Chapter 12 Thermal and Moisture Protection	p. 204
Waterproofing	p. 204
Dampproofing	p. 206
Insulation	p. 207
Vapor Barriers	p. 210
Air Infiltration Barriers	p. 211
Exterior Siding	p. 212
Roofing	p. 215
Fire-Stop Systems and Sprayed Fireproofing	p. 234
Expansion Joints	p. 236
Conclusion	p. 237
Chapter 13 Openings	p. 238
Architectural Drawings	p. 238
Hollow Metal Frames and Doors	p. 242
Wood Doors and Frames	p. 245
Sliding Glass Doors	p. 246
Special Doors	p. 249
General Notes on Estimating Doors	p. 252
Overhead and Coiling Doors	p. 252
Entrances and Storefronts	p. 253
Wood and Plastic Windows	p. 256
Metal Windows	p. 257
General Notes on Windows	p. 258
Roof Windows and Skylights	p. 259
Finish Hardware	p. 260
Glass and Glazing	p. 263
Louvers and Vents	p. 264
Conclusion	p. 265
Chapter 14 Finishes	p. 266
Plaster Systems	p. 267
Gypsum Wallboard Systems	p. 268
Gypsum Sheathing and Underlayments	p. 270
Metal Stud Framing and Furring	p. 271
Tile	p. 275
Waterproof Membrane for Tile	p. 279
Acoustical Ceiling Systems	p. 281
Flooring	p. 285
Acoustical Treatment	p. 292
Painting	p. 294
High-Performance Coatings	p. 297
Wallcoverings	p. 297
Green or Sustainable Products	p. 303
Conclusion	p. 304
Chapter 15 Specialties	p. 305
Interior Specialties	p. 305
Exterior Specialties	p. 306
Taking-off Quantities	p. 307
Conclusion	p. 308
Chapter 16 Equipment, Furnishings, Special Construction, and Conveying Equipment	p. 309
Division 11-Equipment	p. 309
Division 12-Furnishings	p. 313
Division 13-Special Construction	p. 319
Division 14-Conveying Equipment	p. 324
Conclusion	p. 330
Chapter 17 Fire Suppression	p. 331
Fire Suppression Systems	p. 332
Conclusion	p. 337
Chapter 18 Plumbing	p. 342
Plumbing Systems	p. 343
Conclusion	p. 358
Chapter 19 Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)	p. 359
Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Systems	p. 360
Conclusion	p. 374
Chapter 20 Integrated Automation	p. 376
Integrated Automation Systems	p. 376
Conclusion	p. 379
Chapter 21 Electrical Systems	p. 380
Electrical Labor	p. 382
Raceways	p. 382
Conductors and Grounding	p. 383
Wiring Devices and Boxes	p. 385
Starters, Boards, and Switches	p. 388
Lighting	p. 392
Emergency Lighting and Devices	p. 393
Equipment Hookups	p. 395
Miscellaneous Electrical Work	p. 397
Conclusion	p. 398
Chapter 22 Communications, Electronic Safety, and Security	p. 399
Communications and Electronic Safety and Security	p. 399
Labor	p. 406
Conclusion	p. 408
Chapter 23 Earthwork	p. 409
Civil Drawings	p. 409
Site Clearing/Site Preparation	p. 412
Excavation and Backfill	p. 414
Erosion and Sedimentation Control	p. 424
Shoring and Underpinning	p. 425
Special Foundations and Load-Bearing Elements	p. 427
Miscellaneous Considerations	p. 429
Conclusion	p. 429
Chapter 24 Exterior Improvements	p. 430
Civil Drawings	p. 430
Bases for Paving	p. 432
Flexible Paving	p. 433
Rigid Paving	p. 436
Curbs	p. 439
Paving/Parking Specialties	p. 441
Site Improvements	p. 443
Landscaping	p. 446
Labor for Exterior Improvements	p. 449
Miscellaneous Considerations	p. 449
Conclusion	p. 449
Chapter 25 Utilities	p. 450
Civil Drawings	p. 450
Water Utilities	p. 452
Water Supply Wells	p. 454
Sanitary Sewerage Utilities	p. 455
Storm Drainage Utilities	p. 460
Electrical/Communications Utilities	p. 466
Miscellaneous Considerations	p. 469
Conclusion	p. 469
Chapter 26 Profit and Contingencies	p. 470
Profit	p. 470
Contingencies	p. 475
Conclusion	p. 477
Chapter 27 Estimating by Computer	p. 478
Estimating Software	p. 479
Quantity Takeoff Software	p. 489
Project Overhead Summary Sheets	p. 489
Conclusion	p. 489
Chapter 28 Conceptual Estimating	p. 492
Conceptual Estimating	p. 492
Conclusion	p. 496
Index	p. 497

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