Walkers Building Estimator's Reference Book - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 091159227X ISBN 13: 9780911592276

Publisher: Not Avail, 2002

Synopsis

With its emphasis on showing how each unit cost is arrived at, Walker's Building Estimator's Reference Book is the reference of choice for construction professionals seeking to customize estimates unique to their project. For this, it remains one of the leading texts in the curricula of U.S. construction schools, as well as required reference in states that issue contractors licenses based on competency exams. Walker's 27th Edition is expanded and revised, providing the authoritative cost information on which builders have depended for over 87 years. Among features of the 27th Edition are new sections on Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF), Shotcrete applications and electrical busway Walker's 27th Edition also includes revised charts for concrete reinforcing steel Completely updated directory of building construction-related associations and organization with their website URLs New and expanded section for data on plywood roof decking and sheathing to cover specific roof types-hip, gable, etc. Plus, much more: The 27th Edition contains hundreds of specific revisions and changes to key data and information in the book. Many of these changes were made on the recommendation of building industry professionals who are the book's users. The 27th Edition covers these key topics: Construction Techniques and methods; Material Quantities Required; Types of Material; Manhours/Productivity Rates; Current Labor Costs; Application Rates. Plus, Walker's contains Metric equivalents for all quantities, so you can be in compliance with federal contracts. Considered the "bible" of estimating for the past 85 years, Walker's is a ''how to estimate'' book, not simply a unit price book. In other words it demonstrates how to work up a price so you can make adjustments as needed. Walker's costing comes from years of experience in construction and is monitored by people who make their livelihood in estimating, specifically Jerrold Ratner, CPE, CCA and William Spradlin, Jr., CPE

Edition details

• Publisher: Not Avail
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 091159227X
• ISBN 13: 9780911592276
• Binding: Paperback