Fundamentals of Construction Estimating

FUNDAMENTALS OF CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING 3rd edition presents estimating procedures in a clear and precise manner explaining all the procedures of estimating the cost of construction work such as quantity takeoff, pricing of the contractor's work, pricing sub-trade work, pricing site overhead and compiling bid documents. This book offers readers thorough instruction on the principles of construction estimating and the skills to become a professional estimator by using drawings for two complete projects - one residential and one commercial, thereby leading the reader through the complete estimating process which can be used in various trades on many different types of construction projects.

FUNDAMENTALS OF CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING 3rd edition includes updated material for preparing construction estimates such as an explanation of how to compile a complete estimate using MC2 ICE* (Interactive Cost Estimating ) software along with a sample version of the software. This book teaches the principles of construction estimating while providing the skills required to successfully become a professional estimator. Written in an easy to follow step by step estimating process that can be used with the latest technology makes this an indispensable book for learning the fundamentals of construction estimating.

David J. Pratt is a Professor of Civil Engineering Technology at SAIT Polytechnic and a lecturer in construction costing at the University of Calgary. Professor Pratt is a professional quantity surveyor and cost consultant. He is a member of the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, and holds a degree in Quantity Surveying from Liverpool College of Building together with a degree in Economics from the University of Calgary.