It includes cost estimating tools and procedures, manuals, software, models, and references, as well as pricing methods for materials, labor, and equipment. Filled with cost estimating examples from the construction industry, this resource is designed to provide the basics of preparing cost estimates for major construction projects.
This book offers specific, one-page checklists to support construction site management.
Whether you are a construction project manager or project manager's aide, this is an excellent reference for costing, designing, and managing a wide variety of construction projects.
A checklists system that enables project managers to quickly and accurately develop checklists for projects and associated support functions, including planning, contracting, inspection, and quality control.
While developing the checklists, the project manager needs to consider the available resources, quality of work, and other important factors. A checklist can be as basic as just listing the tasks to be performed on a project or as complex as the design and preparation of documents that outline the requirements for building or construction.
This practical guide will provide construction managers with the basics of construction cost estimating: What to estimate, how to do it, and who to involve.
This is an extremely practical guide for those who need to estimate a construction project's cost in order to prepare a budget, order materials, find a contractor, and manage the project.
A must-have resource for every professional involved with construction cost estimating, including both government and commercial projects. Includes checklists, user-friendly tables, and a walkthrough-style explanation of important factors and techniques to ensure accuracy.
A simple-to-use, one-page cost estimating template that will help you to provide a construction cost estimate for a project in less than five minutes.
Cost estimating is a basic skill for a construction project manager, and this resource is designed to help you learn the ins and outs of estimating with these three key areas covered:
This guide is geared toward small to medium-sized facilities construction projects and offers:
A handy checklists system
A series of important cost estimating and project management issues
A step-by-step guide to the construction process, including estimating, designing, and managing the project
Includes a series of checklists for project management and costing
Provides information on how to use and interpret construction cost estimating spreadsheets and reports
About the Author
Alan W. Mayer is the founder of the Education & Training Division at W.C. Durant
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