Introduction to Estimating for ConstructionStudents and professionals encountering estimating for the first time need an approachable introduction to its principles and techniques, which is up to date with current practice. Introduction to Estimating for Construction explains both the traditional techniques, and best practice in early contractor involvement situations, within the framework of modern construction procurement. As well as introducing different estimating techniques, it includes:
This is an easy to read introduction to building estimating for undergraduate students, or anyone working in a quantity surveying or construction commercial management role who needs a quick reference. |
Contents
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2 The nature of costs in construction | 26 |
3 Early contractor involvement in tendering procedures | 61 |
4 The stages of development of construction projects | 83 |
5 Estimating techniques at inception and design stages | 97 |
6 Estimating techniques at design completion stage | 117 |
7 Conversion of a contractors estimate | 140 |
8 The construction stage | 162 |
9 Other costs applicable to construction work | 177 |
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actual costs agreement allowance assess bill of quantities Breakdown Structure budget building calculated carried cash flow cent CIOB client company’s competitive completion concrete construction costs construction industry construction projects construction stage consultants cost estimate decisions defined and undefined design development design stage design-build direct costs early contractor involvement earned value management elemental cost elemental cost plan engineer ensure example excavation fees Figure formal cost plan head office overheads HVAC issues items of plant JV-MC lump sum main contractor materials measurement method statement normally operations order of cost organisation overheads and profit package payment performance plant and equipment pre-tender preliminaries procedures programme provisional sums quantity surveyor RIBA Plan risk schedule scope standard subcontractors submitted suicide bids suppliers supply chain temporary tender documents tender price tender stage tendering contractors Uniclass unit rate value engineering