Landscape estimating methods

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Provides a step-by-step, methodical account of the standards and procedures involved in landscape construction estimating, from the invitation to bid through job planning once the contract is signed. Includes coverage of the project analysis site visit, the quantity takeoff, estimating costs for material and labor, calculating overhead and profit, and bidding and scheduling. New chapters cover equipment and estimating maintenance costs. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)