"Contractors and builders need to know how to generate complete, accurate estimates for labor and material costs. Estimating Building Costs for the Residential and Light Commercial Construction Professional, 3rd Edition guides readers through the entire estimating process, explaining in detail how to put together a reliable estimate that can be used for budgeting, scheduling, project management, and ultimately making a profit. Completely updated to reflect the new CSI MasterFormat 2020, this Third Edition describes estimating techniques for each building system and how to apply them according to the latest industry standards. Cost considerations, quantity takeoff, and pricing and included for virtually every type of work found in residential and light commercial projects, from demolition, concrete, and masonry, to windows and doors, roofing, mechanical and electrical systems, finish work, and site construction. This is a must-have resources for professional contractors for residential and light commercial construction, as well as students studying construction management and construction estimating"-- Provided by publisher.
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