DeWalt Construction Estimating Professional Reference (Dewalt Trade Reference) - Softcover

Ding, Adam; American Contractors Educational Services

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0977718301 ISBN 13: 9780977718306

Publisher: Pal Publications, Incorporated, 2006

Synopsis

This unique and easy-to-understand pocket guide was developed by a real-world contractor who has perfected the art of construction estimating! The DEWALT Construction Estimating Professional Reference is the only resource individuals need for learning to successfully bid on a variety of construction projects. Chock-full of practical advice based on the author's real-life experience in bidding countless construction jobs, this essential reference explores such key topics as forms and checklists, subcontractors and suppliers, procedures, trade evaluation, costs, profit, and overheads, and much more! Benefits: exceptionally comprehensive coverage walks readers through every step of the bidding process - from the moment a set of drawings is received to the post-bid review practical, "how-to" instructions and essential information on ways to minimize errors will help readers save valuable time and money at home and on the job more than 350 pages of professional reference material provides swift and easy access to hundreds of charts, illustrations, formulas, laws, conversions, tables, and symbols content is completely current and up-to-date with industry standards special cover material is flexible, tear-resistant, and water- and oil-resistant for ease of use in the shop or on-the-job exclusive super-strong binding allows the books to lay flat when opened while keeping the pages securely intact large and easy-to-read text and illustrations make finding and retaining information a breeze convenient size easily fits into any pocket or toolbox for the ideal carry-along!

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This easy-to-understand pocket guide was developed by a real-world contractor who has perfected the art of construction estimating! The DEWALT Construction Estimating Professional Reference is a great resource to learn how to successfully bid on a variety of construction projects. Chock-full of practical advice based on the author's real-life experience in bidding countless construction jobs, this reference explores such key topics as forms and checklists, subcontractors and suppliers, procedures, trade evaluation, costs, profit, and overheads, and much more!

Review

a a]find it very gooda].it will work well for the estimating class at Sacramento State.a - Prof. Phil Clevenger, Sacramento State University

aIt appears to have a lot of pertinent and interesting estimating information... the quoted price is quite reasonable.a - Prof. Jerry Johnstone, Red River College

aYour book is quite excellenta]after going through it I have decided to make it a required text for my estimating class here at ASU. Thank you so much and if you have any other books please let me know.a - Dr. Kenneth T. Sullivan, Arizona State University

aIt covers a lot of practical issues. I found some of those tables are particularly helpful. I will put it down as a recommended book along with the Walkeras. Actually your book is much better organized than the Walkeras.a - Dr. Huanqing Lu, East Carolina University

aBased on what I have already seen, the handbook seems to be very helpful source of information for undergraduate students who learn these topics in the various courses of construction cost estimating. I think will try to incorporate some of the things you have there in my next semesteras course.a - Dr. Sarel Lavy, Texas A&M University

?Your book is quite excellent?after going through it I have decided to make it a required text for my estimating class here at ASU. Thank you so much and if you have any other books please let me know.? - Dr. Kenneth T. Sullivan, Arizona State University

?Based on what I have already seen, the handbook seems to be very helpful source of information for undergraduate students who learn these topics in the various courses of construction cost estimating. I think will try to incorporate some of the things you have there in my next semester's course.? - Dr. Sarel Lavy, Texas A&M University

?It covers a lot of practical issues. I found some of those tables are particularly helpful. I will put it down as a recommended book along with the Walker?s. Actually your book is much better organized than the Walker?s.? - Dr. Huanqing Lu, East Carolina University

? ?find it very good?.it will work well for the estimating class at Sacramento State.? - Prof. Phil Clevenger, Sacramento State University

?It appears to have a lot of pertinent and interesting estimating information... the quoted price is quite reasonable.? - Prof. Jerry Johnstone, Red River College

Edition details

• Publisher: Pal Publications, Incorporated
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0977718301
• ISBN 13: 9780977718306
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1