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by Rsmeans (Author), Saleh A. Mubarak (Author)
A practical, hands-on guide to real-world construction estimating
How to Estimate with RSMeans Data is the only instructional book on construction cost estimating that uses the most popular source of construction cost data, RS Means. This updated fifth edition includes new coverage on the role of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the estimating process, and over 300 sample problems and exercises that show you how to apply cost data to your building project based on the RS Means 2015 Building Construction Cost Data. The companion website provides access to RS Means CostWorks data, allowing you to use real-world numbers in your practice estimates, and the included Instructor's Manual provides step-by-step solutions to problems in the book. Focused on the practical aspects of estimating, this book emphasizes the application of estimating techniques--which are transferable to any estimating software--through problem solving and the ground-up creation of complete construction project estimates.
Estimating skills are fundamental to the construction industry, and are applied by all parties at all levels throughout the industry. This book is a hands-on guide to the techniques and tools used to create a thorough estimate, with plenty of opportunities for practice.
- Apply cost data to all aspects of the building project
- Practice your skills on over 300 sample problems
- Construct a complete estimate using RSMeans
Besides being an essential construction skill, learning estimating helps you become familiar with reading and understanding construction blueprints and how construction assemblies are built. Mastery of these vital skills is important to your future career, and How to Estimate with RSMeans Data is your ideal guide to a solid foundation.
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BEST PRACTICES AND PRACTICAL TECHNIQUES FOR ESTIMATING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT COSTS
How to Estimate with RSMeans Data provides essential guidance on construction project cost estimation, using the world's most popular source of construction cost data. Step-by-step instruction guides the reader through over 300 sample exercises that emphasize real-world problem-solving skills, and new discussion on Building Information Modeling provides up-to-date estimation techniques that are becoming standard in the industry.
Estimating skills are critical at all levels of the construction industry, and the learning process also strengthens understanding of blueprints and construction assemblies. This book provides comprehensive instruction on all aspects of the estimation process, with detailed guidance on:
- Understanding basic estimating calculations, spreadsheets, and general requirements
- Adjusting RSMeans data to account for local labor rates, overtime, markups, and more
- Estimating material costs for concrete, masonry, metals, wood, and plastics
- Analyzing costs for structural elements, finishes, mechanical systems, and groundwork
- Integrating equipment, assemblies, depreciation, and more into a complete estimate
With comprehensive coverage and expert insight on all aspects of construction estimation, How to Estimate with RSMeans Data is a foundational resource for the construction industry.
Author Biography
Dr. Saleh A. Mubarak, is an independent consultant in the field of construction project management. He is a former professor of civil engineering and has over 25 years of diversified and international experience in the construction industry. He is also the author of Construction Project Scheduling and Control, Third Edition.
RSMeans has been the most trusted source of construction data for over 60 years. A division of Reed Construction Data, the company serves more than 250,000 construction professionals in the U.S. and Canada.
