Estimating in Building Construction, 10th edition

Published by Pearson (March 21, 2024) © 2025

  • Steven J. Peterson Weber State University
  • Frank R. Dagostino Weber State University
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Title overview

Estimating in Building Construction is the most complete guide on the market to estimating modern building construction projects. It covers basic skills for estimating simple to moderately complex commercial and residential building projects.

Grounded in theory, the text covers bid preparation from the general contractor’s perspective. Extensive examples and exercises offer the practical exposure needed for sound decision-making. This title is ideal for construction, architecture and engineering students.

The 10th Edition has been extensively edited to improve readability, flow and learning outcomes. Content updates bring the text in line with current standards of the major accreditation bodies, ABET and ACCE.

Table of contents

  1. Introduction to Estimating
  2. Contracts, Bonds, and Insurance
  3. Project Manual
  4. The Estimate
  5. Computers in Estimating
  6. Overhead and Contingencies
  7. Labor
  8. Equipment
  9. Specialty Contractors
  10. Excavation
  11. Concrete
  12. Masonry
  13. Metals
  14. Wood
  15. Thermal and Moisture Protection
  16. Doors and Windows
  17. Finishes
  18. Electrical
  19. Plumbing
  20. Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning
  21. Profit
  22. Other Estimating Methods

APPENDICES

  1. Drawings and Outline Specifications for Small Commercial Building
  2. Drawings and Outline Specifications for Residential Building Project
  3. Drawings and Outline Specifications for Commercial Building Project
  4. Drawings for Billy’s C-Store
  5. Drawings and Outline Specifications for Real Estate Office
  6. BidSim
  7. Conversions
  8. Sample Equipment Costs
  9. Common Terms Used in the Building Industry
  10. Spreadsheets

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