{"product_id":"construction-estimating","title":"Construction Estimating","description":"Construction Estimating provides a comprehensive overview of the estimating practices used in the construction industry and covers the common methods used to develop estimates. This edition serves\nas a guide to sources of information on prints and specifi cations. Learners have opportunities to prepare estimates using a variety of spreadsheets, including takeoff activities based on prints for a proposed township administration building.\nInformation on building information modeling (BIM), alternate power systems, light detection and ranging (LIDAR) systems, insulated concrete forms (ICF), and LEED® green building practices have been added to this edition. CSI MasterFormat® divisions are referenced throughout the book.\nCONTENTS\n• Estimating Practices\n• Estimating Methods\n• Specifi cations and Drawings\n• Contracting Requirements and General Requirements\n• Earthwork\n• Concrete\n• Masonry\n• Metals\n• Woods, Plastics, and Composites\n• Thermal and Moisture Protection\n• Openings\n• Finishes\n• Mechanical Systems\n• Electrical Systems\n• Specialty Items and Final Bid Preparation\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0826905625\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: GBV.0826905625.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Toenjes, Leonard P.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Has a sturdy binding with some shelf wear. May have some markings or highlighting. Used copies may not include access codes or Cd's. Slight bending may be present.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Good Books Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54903727554865,"sku":"GBV.0826905625.G","price":125.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/3730\/2065\/files\/0826905625-0.jpg?v=1782595493","url":"https:\/\/goodbookscompany.org\/products\/construction-estimating","provider":"Good Books Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}