Comprehensive guidelines on preparing and using construction contract documents and effectively communicating construction requirements.This comprehensive third edition covers the most widely used contract documents and how to structure them for maximum efficiency. An important reference for owners, design professionals, contractors, and students. This valuable resource provides the latest information on:How to structure your documents for maximum efficiencyThe roles and responsibilities of the owner and the construction professionalLegal concerns and insuranceImproved methods of project deliveryReviewing documents to ensure consistency and avoid conflicts.

The Building Professional's Guide to Contract Documents

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Waller S. Poage

Home Improvement & Design

Robert s Means Co

An easy-to-use tool for estimating heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems, with up-to-date cost data and estimating examples. This all-in-one reference gives you the accepted standards and procedures for takeoff and pricing HVAC systems, as well as piping, plumbing, and fire protection. Includes all of the major mechanical systems in new building construction.The book will show you how to:Evaluate mechanical plans and specs so you can estimate all cost componentsMeasure, quantify, and perform takeoffs for materials, labor, and equipmentIdentify and correctly apply direct and indirect costs, including overhead and profitUse forms to improve accuracy and efficiency €“ with electronic forms now available on the book€™s own websiteCompare materials and methods and select the most cost-effective way to get the job doneTrain new estimators with clear instructions for estimating the mechanical tradesMake the b

Means Mechanical Estimating: Standards and Procedures

William D. Mahoney

Means Landscape Estimating, Second Edition

Arts & Photography

Fee, Sylvia Hollman

Architecture

A complete, do-it-yourself training manual for apprentice and experienced carpenters, as well as handy homeowners. Easy-to-follow illustrated instructions show proven techniques for framing walls, floors, roofs, stairs, doors, and windows. Also includes key information on standards, safety requirements, equipment and material handling--plus a glossary of framing terms.

Basics for Builders: Framing and Rough Carpentry

Scot Simpson

The New Ada: Compliance and Costs [Hardcover]

The New Ada: Compliance and Costs

Indispensable resource for strengthening your unit cost estimating from plans and specifications through to a complete estimate summary.

Means Unit Price Estimating Methods: Standards & Procedures for Using Unit Price Cost Data

Thinking about improving the outside of your home but not sure how much your project will cost? Exterior Home Improvement Costs will show you what it will take, including material costs, labor hours, total project costs and professionsl tips. Includes 67 projects ranging from additions, garages, sheds, and decks to windows, skylights, roofing and landscaping, and more. Includes information on how to choose and work with a contractor.

Exterior Home Improvement Costs: A Practical Pricing Guide for Homeowners and Contractors

George Ghiorse

Mary Greene

The first available cost guide for business owners, facility managers, and all who are responsible for or involved in building modifications to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Covers 75 major projects--the most frequently needed modifications--and includes estimates with itemized materials and labor, contractor's total fees, 283 project variations, and 927 location adjustments.

Means Ada Compliance Pricing Guide : Cost Data for 75 Essential Projects

Engineering & Transportation

Engineering

This "companion" reference to Means Electrical Cost Data has been updated and expanded in keeping with the latest versions of CSI MasterFormat and Means Cost Data. The book also includes electrical systems.

Electrical Estimating Methods (Means Electrical Estimating, 2nd ed)

R. S. Means Company

Reference

Means Square Foot Costs 1995

RSMeans Engineering

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