Estimating for residential construction /
David J. Pratt.
- Australia ; Clifton Park, N.Y. : Thomson/Delmar Learning, c2006.
- xiii, 304 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
- Online companion .
- Online companion. .
Includes index.
Introduction to building cost estimates -- Arithmetic and principles of measurement -- Measuring excavation and sitework -- Measuring concrete work -- Measuring carpentry work -- Measuring masonry and finishes -- Estimating plumbing, hvac and electricaln work -- Pricing general expenses -- Pricing the work -- Pricing equipment -- Subcontracting work -- Estimate summaries and bids -- Estimates for remodeling work -- App. A. Glossary -- App. B. The metric system and conversions -- App. C. Equations used in estimating -- App. D. Sample house drawings index.