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Books & Manuals for Contractors
CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATORS & PRICE GUIDES |
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2010 National Construction Estimator w/CD Rom
(National Construction Estimator)
Paperback & CD Rom 672 pages
Item # 310-3085-10 ISBN: 1572182253
Publisher: Craftsman Book Company |
Get estimated prices for
every common building material with the 2010 National Construction Estimator w/ CD-ROM
The 58th Annual Edition - Current building costs for residential, commercial, and
industrial construction. Estimated prices for every common building material. Provides
manhours, recommended crew, and gives the labor cost for installation.
Includes a CD-ROM with an electronic version of the book with National Estimator, a
stand-alone Windows estimating program, plus an interactive multimedia video that shows
how to use the disk to compile construction cost estimates.You will also receive a link for a download of the 2010 electronic version at no
extra charge.
2009 Edition National Construction Estimator w/ CD-ROM |
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Code of Estimating Practice Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 7th ed
(July 27, 2009) ISBN: 1405129719 |
| This code of practice, long
established as a leading publication for the construction industry, provides an
authoritative guide to essential principles and good practice in estimating for building
work. The seventh edition includes new material on estimating strategy, tendering,
procedures and best practice, as well as the build-up of unit rates of cost, overheads and
profit, and e-commerce. |
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2010 National Repair & Remodeling Estimator w/CD ROM
(National Repair and Remodeling Estimator)
Paperback & CD Rom 496 pages
ISBN: 1572182334
Publisher: Craftsman Book Company |
The newly
updated 2010 Edition of National Repair & Remodeling Estimator
The complete pricing guide for dwelling reconstruction costs. Reliable, specific data you
can apply on every repair and remodeling job. Up-to-date material costs and labor figures
based on thousands of jobs across the country. Provides recommended crew sizes; average
production rates; exact material, equipment, and labor costs; a total unit cost and a
total price including overhead and profit. Separate listings for high- and low-volume
builders, so prices shown are specific for any size business.
Includes a CD-ROM with an electronic version of the book with National Estimator, a
stand-alone Windows™ estimating program, plus an interactive multi-media video that
shows how to use the disk to compile construction cost estimates.
You will also receive a link for a download of
the 2010 electronic version at no extra charge.
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2010 National Home Improvement Estimator
(National Home Improvement Estimator)
Paperback & CD Rom 520 pages
ISBN: 1572182296
Publisher: Craftsman Book Company |
Keep your estimates up to
date with the 2010 National Home Improvement Estimator.
Current labor and material prices for home improvement projects. Provides manhours for
each job, recommended crew size, and the labor cost for the removal and installation work.
Material prices are current, with location adjustment factors and free monthly updates on
the Web. Gives step-by-step instructions for the work, with helpful diagrams, and home
improvement shortcuts and tips from an expert.
Includes a CD-ROM with an electronic version of the book, and National Estimator, a
stand-alone Windows estimating program, plus an interactive multimedia tutorial that shows
how to use the disk to compile home improvement cost estimates. You will also receive a link for a download of the 2010 electronic
version at no extra charge.
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2010 National Renovation & Insurance Repair Estimator w/CD-ROM
(National Renovation and Insurance Repair Estimator)
Paperback & CD Rom 488 pages
ISBN: 1572182326
Publisher: Craftsman Book Company |
Get current prices for
hard-to-find items with 2010 National Renovation & Insurance Repair Estimator w/
CD-ROM
Current prices in dollars and cents for hard-to-find items needed on most insurance,
repair, remodeling, and renovation jobs. All price items include labor, material, and
equipment breakouts, plus special charts that tell you exactly how these costs are
calculated.
Includes a CD-ROM with an electronic version of the book with National Estimator, a
stand-alone Windows estimating program, plus an interactive multimedia video that shows
how to use the disk to compile construction cost estimates.You will also receive a link for a download of the 2010 electronic version at no
extra charge.
2009 Edition National Renovation & Insurance Repair Estimator w/
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RS
Means Building Construction Cost Data 2010 Paperback: 869 pages
Publisher: RS Means Co; 68th ed
(September 2009) ISBN: 0876297467 |
| Completely updated and expanded
unit price cost data for estimating, planning, and budgeting in 2010! Presented in this
68th edition are nearly 23,000 unit costs for building components, arranged in the CSI
MasterFormat 2004 system. The Reference Section continues to provide a broad range of
technical details to help you estimate projects with confidence and accuracy. |
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RS Means Square Foot Costs 2010
(Means Square Foot Costs)
RS Means Engineering
Paperback 503 pages
ISBN: 0876298293
Publisher: RS Means |
The new RS Means Square
Foot Cost has been updated for 2010
Means Square Foot Costs 2010 is a valuable, time-saving tool that gives you clear
descriptions and illustrations of hundreds of residential, commercial, industrial, and
institutional buildings.
For those preparing more detailed estimates, costs are broken down into
"assemblies" component specifications and costs. This fully illustrated section
simplifies component identification and pricing.
With costs for more than 75 standard structures-for every model structure, you'll find
cost per square foot of floor area for a range of sizes and types.2009 Edition RS Means Square Foot Cost Data |
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RS Means Residential Square Foot Costs Contractor's
Pricing Guide 2010
(Means Contractor's Pricing Guides)
Paperback 291 pages
ISBN: 0876298315
Publisher: RS Means |
Now updated for 2010 the
Means Residential Square Foot Costs
New from RS Means! The 2010 Means Contractor's Pricing Guide: Residential Square Foot
Costs. The Unit Costs Section gives you more than 8,000 construction items-from site work
to finish work. The Reference Section includes more than 30 pages of backup information on
how the costs are developed and what they include. Complete with step-by-step
instructions, scheduling tools, illustrations, and more. With factors for over 930
locations, you can easily adjust the material and labor costs to your own area.2009 Edition Contractor's Pricing Guide: Means Residential Square Foot
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RS
Means Residential Detailed Costs Contractor's Pricing Guide 2010
(Means Contractor's Pricing Guides)
Paperback 433 pages
ISBN: 0876298307
Publisher: RS Means |
The tool to use for making
estimating easier!
The 2010 Means Residential Detailed Costs covers every aspect of construction pricing
needed to prepare detailed project estimates.
The Unit Costs Section gives you more than 8,000 construction items… from site work
to finish work.
The Reference Section includes more than 30 pages of backup information on how the costs
are developed - and what they include.
With factors for over 930 locations, you can easily adjust the material and labor costs to
your own area.
Unit Costs for Thousands of Residential Building Components
Cost Adjustment Factors for Your Location
Daily Productivities & Standard Crews
Overhead & Profit Guidance
A productivity tool to make estimating easier!2009 Edition Contractor's Pricing Guide: Means Residential Detailed
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RS Means Residential Repair & Remodeling Costs 2010: Contractor's
Pricing Guide
(Means Contractor's Pricing Guides) Paperback
319 pages
ISBN: 0876298307
Publisher: RS Means |
Designed specifically for home
improvement and repair contractors, insurance restoration contractors, and anyone who does
small construction jobs for homeowners.
Covers every step needed to complete each task. Includes demolition, installation,
painting, cleaning and more. Increase your profits by speeding up your estimating time,
while making sure your estimates are on target. Total unit price costs for every aspect of
the most common repair and remodeling projects in a format organized for the way you build
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DeWALT Construction Estimating Complete Handbook Paperback: 400 pages & CD-ROM
Publisher: DeWALT; 1st edition
(December 4, 2009) ISBN: 1435498992 |
| A real-world guide to success in
construction estimating, the DeWALT® Construction Estimating Handbook is loaded with
tips, checklists, worksheets, data tables, and tutorials that will provide readers with
the tools they need to effectively navigate through every step of the estimating
process... |
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Adams PowerEstimator Construction Pro Estimating Software Format: Software
By Adams Business Forms
ASIN: B0038JR39G Mfg #: ALB503SW |
| Adams PowerEstimator Construction
Pro Estimating Software is a Microsoft Excel based software that assists your contractor
business. It features customizable unit cost data and built-in comprehensive reporting and
allows you to print estimates directly from your computer. Adams Home PowerEstimator
software was designed with the small business business owner in mind. Streamlines all
aspects of your contractor business. |
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