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Books & Manuals for Contractors
CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATORS & PRICE GUIDES |
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2012 National Construction Estimator w/CD-Rom
by Dave Ogershok and Richard Pray
Paperback: 672 pages 60th Annual Edition
Publisher: Craftsman; Bk/CD edition
ISBN-10: 1572182571 (November 30, 2011) |
The 60th Annual Edition - Current
building costs for residential, commercial, and industrial construction. Estimated prices
for every common building material, labor cost, and total installed cost. 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, and more...2011 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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2011 National Repair & Remodeling Estimator w/CD-Rom
(National Repair and Remodeling Estimator)
Paperback: 500 pages
Publisher: Craftsman Book Co; 34th Bk/CD ed
ISBN-10: 1572182504 (November 29, 2010) |
Let this book be
your guide for pricing remodeling costs for 2011. Its reliable, up-to-date material costs
and labor figures are based on thousands of repair and remodeling jobs throughout the U.S.
There are listings for both high- and low-volume builders, so prices can be easily
customized for any size business.
Includes a FREE CD-ROM with a stand-alone estimating program. You can change any labor or
material price to create a price for your crews -- based on the jobs you've done and your
crew's productivity. Add your markup and profit with a keystroke.
2010 National Repair & Remodeling
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2011 National Home Improvement Estimator w/CD-ROM
(National Home Improvement Estimator)
Paperback: 517 pages
Publisher: Craftsman; Bk/CD ed
ISBN-10: 1572182466 (November 15, 2010) |
Hard-to-find costs for demolition,
foundations, framing, structural repairs, decking, deck repairs, insulation, roofing
repairs, window repair and replacement and much more--just about every cost needed for
estimating home repair is included in this book.
FREE Estimating CD-ROM with a stand-alone estimating program that totals prices when you
include the quantities, Adding your zip code to your estimates automatically adjusts
labor, material, and equipment costs to your area of the U.S. or Canada. Price updates are
free on the Web for 2011.2010 National Home Improvement Estimator w/CD-Rom |
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2011 National Renovation & Insurance Repair Estimator w/CD-ROM
(National Renovation & Insurance Repair Estimator)
Paperback: 488 pages
Publisher: Craftsman; Bk/CD ed
ISBN-10: 1572182490 (November 11, 2010) |
If you estimate remodeling,
renovation, or insurance work, you'll be amazed at the encyclopedia of hard-to-locate
renovation and insurance estimates in this reference. Every item includes the material
cost, the remove and replace cost, the labor cost, and the crew cost. These costs are
given for every type of job and every type of material you're likely to be called on to
replace. Over 600 clear illustrations help you to identify what's being estimated.
Includes a FREE CD-ROM with a stand-alone estimating program that uses all the costs and
descriptions in the book. You can change any cost or desription and add your own markup
and profit with a keystroke.2010 National Renovation &
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2012 National Renovation and Insurance Repair Estimator
by Jonathon Russell
Paperback: 488 pages
Publisher: Craftsman; Bk/CD ed
ISBN-10: 1572182628 (November 30, 2011) |
Provides current prices 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, and more... |
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RS Means Square Foot Costs 2011
by Balboni, Babbitt and Baker
Paperback: 505 pages
Publisher: RS Means Co; 32nd Annual ed
ISBN-10: 1936335204 (December 2010) |
| Useful for anyone who needs rapid
budget cost estimates in the office, with a client, or in the field. This manual provides
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. RS Means Square Foot Costs 2010 |
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RS Means Residential Cost Data 2012
by RS Means Engineering Department
Paperback: 675 pages
Publisher: RS Means Co; 31st edition
ISBN-10: 193633545X (October 31, 2011) |
| Organizes every aspect of
residential construction pricing into 3 major estimating sections, square foot costs,
assemblies costs, and unit costs, for reliable and fast estimates. It features square foot
cost models for popular types of residential construction in a simple-to-use format. RS Means Residential Cost Data 2011 |
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Means Residential Detailed Costs Contractor's Pricing Guide 2010
(Means Contractor's Pricing Guides)
Paperback 433 pages
Publisher: RS Means ISBN: 0876298307 |
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. 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 and more. 2009 Edition Contractor's Pricing Guide: Means Residential Detailed
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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
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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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