Estimating Construction Costs https://www.mheducation.com/cover-images/Jpeg_400-high/0073398012.jpeg 6 9780073398013 In preparing the sixth edition of Estimating Construction Costs the author has retained the fundamental concepts of estimating that have made the book successful for many years. All of the example problems have been revised with more explanations regarding assumptions used in the calculations. This edition has reorganized and consolidated chapters to increase the clarity of the subject matter for the reader. Extensive new sections have been added on equipment, including graders equipped with GPS, and methods of calculating depreciation, investment, and operating costs of construction equipment. The computer estimating chapter is revised with additional material on the use of computers in preparing estimates for bidding purposes.
Estimating Construction Costs

Estimating Construction Costs

6th Edition
By Robert Peurifoy and Garold Oberlender
ISBN10: 0073398012
ISBN13: 9780073398013
Copyright: 2014
Product Details +
Read more +
09780073398013

Purchase Options

Students, we’re committed to providing you with high-value course solutions backed by great service and a team that cares about your success. See tabs below to explore options and pricing. Don't forget, we accept financial aid and scholarship funds in the form of credit or debit cards.

Hardcopy

Receive via shipping:

  • Bound book containing the complete text
  • Full color
  • Hardcover or softcover

What are my shipping options?

ISBN10: 0073398012 | ISBN13: 9780073398013

Purchase

$221.59

The estimated amount of time this product will be on the market is based on a number of factors, including faculty input to instructional design and the prior revision cycle and updates to academic research-which typically results in a revision cycle ranging from every two to four years for this product. Pricing subject to change at any time.

Program Details

About the Authors

Preface

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Bid documents

Chapter 3 Estimating Process

Chapter 4 Conceptual Cost Estimating

Chapter 5 Cost of Construction Labor and Equipment

Chapter 6 Handling and Transporting Meterial

Chapter 7 Earthwork and Excavation

Chapter 8 Highways and Pavements

Chapter 9 Foundations

Chapter 10 Concrete Structures

Chapter 11 Steel Structures

Chapter 12 Carpentry

Chapter 13 Roofing and Flashing

Chapter 14 Masonry

Chapter 15 Floor Systems and Floor Finishes

Chapter 16 Painting

Chapter 17 Plumbing

Chapter 18 Electric Wiring

Chapter 19 Sewerage Systems

Chapter 20 Water Distribution Systems

Chapter 21 Total Cost of Engineering Projects

Chapter 22 Computer Estimating

Appendix Example Bid Documents

Index

About the Author

Robert Peurifoy

Robert L. Peurifoy was Professor Emeritus at the University of Texas at Austin.

Garold Oberlender