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Intended for students in construction management programs and tradespersons new to estimation, this textbook provides a foundational overview of theories and practical methods in residential construction project estimation. Beginning with an overview of typical building cost estimates, the work covers topics such as math and measurement, excavation and site work, concrete measurement, carpentry estimates, masonry and finishes, estimating secondary trades, pricing general expenses, labor costing, equipment, subcontractors, summaries and bids, and computer aided estimating. Chapters include illustrations, sample documents, review questions, and practice projects, and access to additional online resources is provided. This second edition is updated and includes new information on green building techniques and other emerging topics. Pratt is a professor of civil engineering technology at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Canada. Annotation c2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
