Estimating Building Costs for the Residential and Light Commercial Construction Professional

The importance of estimating building costs cannot be overstated, as it can mean the difference between a successful project and a financial and legal disaster. Estimating Building Costs for the Residential and Light Commercial Construction Professional provides readers with the knowledge and guidance necessary to construct an accurate cost estimate, incorporating cost estimates into budgeting, scheduling, project management, and more.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 688 pages
Publication date: 12 November 2023
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Few aspects of a construction project are as fundamental as the cost estimate, which can mean the difference between a professionally executed project and a financial and legal disaster. Properly handled, a construction cost estimate can protect both the contractor and the client from losing money on a project. The estimate is the first step toward a successful project. For contractors, therefore, the knowledge required to construct an accurate price estimate is critical.

Estimating Building Costs for the Residential and Light Commercial Construction Professional provides this knowledge in a thorough and comprehensive guide. It takes readers step-by-step through the process of constructing a cost estimate, and provides guidance for incorporating cost estimates into budgeting, scheduling, project management, and more. The result is a fundamental guide to this critical aspect of the construction industry.

Readers of the third edition of Estimating Building Costs for the Residential and Light Commercial Construction Professional will also find:

Fully updated text to reflect the new CSI MASTERFORMAT™ 2020 Analysis of cost considerations, quantity takeoff, pricing, and more Step-by-step guidance for developing a comprehensive cost estimate All-new sections covering scope of work, wage scales in the US, and a project overhead checklist Considerations for adding profit and contingencies to an estimate

Estimating Building Costs for the Residential and Light Commercial Construction Professional is an essential resource for contractors in residential and light commercial construction, as well as students studying construction management and construction estimating.

Weight: 1383g
Dimension: 272 x 216 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781394150113
Edition number: 3 ed