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Estimating Construction Costs (The McGraw-Hill series in construction engineering & project management) - Hardcover

Peurifoy, R.L.; Oberlender, Garold D.

 
9780070497405: Estimating Construction Costs (The McGraw-Hill series in construction engineering & project management)

Synopsis

One of the most popular books on construction estimating. This recent revision includes a new chapter on conceptual cost estimating (the latest trend in this growing field), new material on computer applications, and new material on highway recycling costs. It's completely updated, too, with the most current material on cost data, references, and photographs.

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From the Publisher

Numerous example problems have been added to illustrate new construction methods and the various techniques of preparing cost estimates.
The "Conceptual Cost Estimating" chapter has been expanded with additional emphasis on preparing early estimates.
The "Highways and Pavements" chapter has been completely rewritten to include modern equipment and illustrative examples of preparing cost estimates for asphalt and concrete pavements.
Three new chapters have been added: "Contract Documents," "Estimating Process," and "Computer Estimating," which offer a wealth of information on these subjects.
A CD of the HeavyBid/Express is included in the book to complement the chapter on computer estimating. The tutorial on the CD assists the reader in the process of computer estimating.

About the Author

Robert L. Peurifoy was Professor Emeritus at the University of Texas in Austin.

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