Code of Estimating Practice (Chartered Institute of Building) - Softcover

Inst. Of Building, Chartered

Softcover

ISBN 10: 058230279X ISBN 13: 9780582302792

Publisher: Longman, 1997

Synopsis

The Code of Estimating Practice provides the authoritative guide to the essential principles and best practice in construction estimating, from preselection to the acceptance of a successful tender.

The sixth edition has been completely rewritten and updated to incorporate many new issues which are now regarded as integral parts of good estimating practice for main and specialist trade contractors. An important aspect of the estimator's work is to describe those factors affecting the cost of a project and to identify areas of risk for consideration by management at the final review stage. The Code of Estimating Practice illustrates such matters with priced examples and demonstrates how the estimate and tender are produced.

The Code of Estimating Practice is a key reference source for those members of the construction team who are involved with the production and use of an estimate. It will also be a useful resource for all students of construction.

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The Code of Estimating Practice provides the authoritative guide to the essential principles and best practice in construction estimating, from preselection to the acceptance of a successful tender.
The sixth edition has been completely rewritten and updated to incorporate many new issues which are now regarded as integral parts of good estimating practice for main and specialist trade contractors. An important aspect of the estimator's work is to describe those factors affecting the cost of a project and to identify areas of risk for consideration by management at the final review stage. The Code illustrates such matters with priced examples and demonstrates how the estimate and tender are produced.
Features-

approved by the CIOB
provides comprehensive checklists for the preparation of a competitive tender
includes forms which can be used at every stage of the estimating process
clearly identifies the factors to be considered in the decision to tender, recommends analytical estimating techniques and demonstrates how the elements of an estimate should be summarised for review by management
provides a set of adaptable recommendations which can be developed into a set of company procedures
incorporates a detailed guide to the compilation of the all-in rate for labour that sets the standard for the industry
recognises and discusses the use of computers within the estimating process
The Code of Estimating Practice is a key reference source for those members of the construction team who are involved with the production and use of an estimate. It will also be a useful resource for all students of construction.
This revision has been undertaken by the CIOB Procurement Committee, chaired by Martin Brook, Lead Estimator (Building) at Christiani & Nielsen Ltd.

Edition details

• Publisher: Longman
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 058230279X
• ISBN 13: 9780582302792
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 216