Estimating Building Costs : for the Residential & Light Commercial Construction Professional -- Contents -- Foreword -- About the Author -- Introduction -- Chapter 1 The Working Drawings -- The Role of the Drawings -- Design Development -- Organization of the Working Drawings -- Title Block -- Graphic Formats Used in Drawings -- Drawing Conventions -- Conclusion -- Chapter 2 Understanding the Specifications -- The Role of the Specifications -- Organizing Specifications by CSI MasterFormat -- The Project Manual -- Conflicts Between Drawings and Specifications -- Modifications to the Contract Documents -- Conclusion -- Chapter 3 Calculating Linear Measure, Area, and Volume -- Units of Measure -- Decimal Equivalents -- Linear Measurement -- Angles -- Area and Square Measure -- Volume and Cubic Measure -- Conclusion -- Chapter 4 The Quantity Takeoff and Pricing -- Reviewing the Documents -- Beginning the Quantity Takeoff -- Rules to Follow for Accurate Takeoffs -- Accounting for Waste -- Other Factors That Affect Quantities -- The Unit Price Estimate -- Pricing the Quantities -- Submitting a Bid -- Conclusion -- Chapter 5 Understanding Material and Labor Costs -- Materials -- Labor -- Indirect Overhead -- Profit -- Conclusion -- Chapter 6 General Requirements -- Fixed and Variable Costs -- Identifying General Requirements Cost Items -- Applying Prices to General Requirements Items -- Conclusion -- Chapter 7 Existing Conditions -- Assessment -- Subsurface Investigation -- Demolition and Structure Moving -- Remediation -- Existing Condition Drawings -- Conclusion -- Chapter 8 Concrete -- Concrete Materials -- Ready-Mixed Concrete -- Formwork -- Flatwork -- Expansion Joints -- Control Joints -- Curing and Sealing -- Reinforcement -- Precast Concrete -- Cementitious Decks -- Embedded Items -- Vapor Barriers and Rigid Insulation -- Conclusion.

Chapter 9 Masonry -- Mortar -- Brick -- Concrete Masonry Units (CMU) -- Stone -- Masonry Reinforcement -- Grout -- Masonry Anchors and Ties -- Masonry Restoration -- Masonry Cleaning -- Masonry Insulation -- Flashings -- Cutting Masonry Units -- Items Furnished by Other Trades -- Control Joints -- Incidentals for Fireplace and Chimney Construction -- Freight of Masonry Units -- Staging and Scaffolding for Masonry Work -- Cleanup -- Masonry Sealing -- Conclusion -- Chapter 10 Metals -- Structural Steel -- Open-Web Steel Joists -- Metal Decking Structure -- Light-Gauge Metal Framing (LGMF) -- Studs and Track -- Miscellaneous and Ornamental Metals -- Miscellaneous Costs -- Conclusion -- Chapter 11 Wood, Plastics, and Composites -- Rough Carpentry and Framing -- Finish Carpentry -- Architectural Millwork -- Structural Plastics -- Casework and Cabinetry -- Conclusion -- Chapter 12 Thermal and Moisture Protection -- Waterproofing -- Dampproofing -- Insulation -- Vapor Barriers -- Air Infiltration Barriers -- Exterior Siding -- Roofing -- Fire-Stop Systems and Sprayed Fireproofing -- Expansion Joints -- Conclusion -- Chapter 13 Openings -- Architectural Drawings -- Hollow Metal Frames and Doors -- Wood Doors and Frames -- Sliding Glass Doors -- Special Doors -- General Notes on Estimating Doors -- Overhead and Coiling Doors -- Entrances and Storefronts -- Wood and Plastic Windows -- Metal Windows -- General Notes on Windows -- Roof Windows and Skylights -- Finish Hardware -- Glass and Glazing -- Louvers and Vents -- Conclusion -- Chapter 14 Finishes -- Plaster Systems -- Gypsum Wallboard Systems -- Gypsum Sheathing and Underlayments -- Metal Stud Framing and Furring -- Tile -- Waterproof Membrane for Tile -- Acoustical Ceiling Systems -- Flooring -- Acoustical Treatment -- Painting -- High-Performance Coatings -- Wallcoverings.

Green or Sustainable Products -- Conclusion -- Chapter 15 Specialties -- Interior Specialties -- Exterior Specialties -- Taking-off Quantities -- Conclusion -- Chapter 16 Equipment, Furnishings, Special Construction, and Conveying Equipment -- Division 11-Equipment -- Division 12-Furnishings -- Division 13-Special Construction -- Division 14-Conveying Equipment -- Conclusion -- Chapter 17 Fire Suppression -- Fire Suppression Systems -- Conclusion -- Chapter 18 Plumbing -- Plumbing Systems -- Conclusion -- Chapter 19 Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) -- Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Systems -- Conclusion -- Chapter 20 Integrated Automation -- Integrated Automation Systems -- Conclusion -- Chapter 21 Electrical Systems -- Electrical Labor -- Raceways -- Conductors and Grounding -- Wiring Devices and Boxes -- Starters, Boards, and Switches -- Lighting -- Emergency Lighting and Devices -- Equipment Hookups -- Miscellaneous Electrical Work -- Conclusion -- Chapter 22 Communications, Electronic Safety, and Security -- Communications and Electronic Safety and Security -- Labor -- Conclusion -- Chapter 23 Earthwork -- Civil Drawings -- Site Clearing/Site Preparation -- Excavation and Backfill -- Erosion and Sedimentation Control -- Shoring and Underpinning -- Special Foundations and Load-Bearing Elements -- Miscellaneous Considerations -- Conclusion -- Chapter 24 Exterior Improvements -- Civil Drawings -- Bases for Paving -- Flexible Paving -- Rigid Paving -- Curbs -- Paving/Parking Specialties -- Site Improvements -- Landscaping -- Labor for Exterior Improvements -- Miscellaneous Considerations -- Conclusion -- Chapter 25 Utilities -- Civil Drawings -- Water Utilities -- Water Supply Wells -- Sanitary Sewerage Utilities -- Storm Drainage Utilities -- Electrical/Communications Utilities -- Miscellaneous Considerations.

Conclusion -- Chapter 26 Profit and Contingencies -- Profit -- Contingencies -- Conclusion -- Chapter 27 Estimating by Computer -- Estimating Software -- Quantity Takeoff Software -- Project Overhead Summary Sheets -- Conclusion -- Chapter 28 Conceptual Estimating -- Conceptual Estimating -- Conclusion -- Index.