TY - BOOK AU - Pratt,David J. TI - Estimating for residential construction T2 - Online companion SN - 1401879470 AV - TH4815.8 .P73 2006 U1 - 690/.837 22 PY - 2006/// CY - Australia, Clifton Park, N.Y. PB - Thomson/Delmar Learning KW - House construction KW - Estimates N1 - 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 ER -