In preparing the sixth edition of Estimating Construction Costs the author has retained the fundamental concepts of estimating that have made the book successful for many years. All of the example problems have been revised with more explanations regarding assumptions used in the calculations. This edition has reorganized and consolidated chapters to increase the clarity of the subject matter for the reader. Extensive new sections have been added on equipment, including graders equipped with GPS, and methods of calculating depreciation, investment, and operating costs of construction equipment. The computer estimating chapter is revised with additional material on the use of computers in preparing estimates for bidding purposes.

Contents :
About the Authors Preface Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Bid documents Chapter 3 Estimating Process Chapter 4 Conceptual Cost Estimating Chapter 5 Cost of Construction Labor and Equipment Chapter 6 Handling and Transporting Meterial Chapter 7 Earthwork and Excavation Chapter 8 Highways and Pavements Chapter 9 Foundations Chapter 10 Concrete Structures Chapter 11 Steel Structures Chapter 12 Carpentry Chapter 13 Roofing and Flashing Chapter 14 Masonry Chapter 15 Floor Systems and Floor Finishes Chapter 16 Painting Chapter 17 Plumbing Chapter 18 Electric Wiring Chapter 19 Sewerage Systems Chapter 20 Water Distribution Systems Chapter 21 Total Cost of Engineering Projects Chapter 22 Computer Estimating Appendix Example Bid Documents Index