{"product_id":"estimating-building-costs-for-the-residential-and-light-commercial-construction-professional-by-wayne-j-del-pico-9781394150113","title":"Estimating Building Costs for the Residential and Light Commercial Construction Professional","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEstimating Building Costs for the Residential and Light Commercial Construction Professional\u003c\/em\u003e is essential for anyone involved in the construction industry. Few aspects of a construction project are more fundamental than the cost estimate, which can mean the difference between a professionally executed project and a financial and legal disaster. When properly handled, a construction cost estimate can protect both the contractor and the client from losing money on a project. The estimate is the first step towards a successful project. For contractors, the knowledge required to construct an accurate price estimate is critical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book provides this knowledge in a thorough and comprehensive guide. It takes readers step-by-step through the process of constructing a cost estimate and provides guidance for incorporating cost estimates into budgeting, scheduling, project management, and more. The result is a fundamental guide to this critical aspect of the construction industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders of the third edition of \u003cem\u003eEstimating Building Costs for the Residential and Light Commercial Construction Professional\u003c\/em\u003e will also find:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFully updated text to reflect the new CSI MASTERFORMAT\u003csup\u003e™\u003c\/sup\u003e 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnalysis of cost considerations, quantity takeoff, pricing, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStep-by-step guidance for developing a comprehensive cost estimate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAll-new sections covering scope of work, wage scales in the US, and a project overhead checklist\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConsiderations for adding profit and contingencies to an estimate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEstimating Building Costs for the Residential and Light Commercial Construction Professional\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential resource for contractors in residential and light commercial construction, as well as students studying construction management and construction estimating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470556774636,"sku":"9781394150113","price":152.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781394150113-estimating-building-costs-for-the-residential-and-light-commercial-construction-professional.jpg?v=1775221464","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/estimating-building-costs-for-the-residential-and-light-commercial-construction-professional-by-wayne-j-del-pico-9781394150113","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}