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Preface                  xv About the Author              xvii Introduction       xix   CHAPTER 1 The Basis of the Estimate                              1 Role of the Drawings in Estimating                            1 Design Development                      2 Organization of the Working Drawings                    3 Title Block                           5 Graphic Formats Used in Drawings                           6 Drawing Conventions                     9 Scope of Work                   17 Summary                             18 Questions/Problems                      19   CHAPTER 2 Understanding the Specifications                              21 Role of the Specifications                              21 Organizing Specifications by CSI MASTERFORMAT                           22 The Project Manual                         26 Conflicts Between Drawings and Specifications                   36 Modifications to the Contract Documents                             37 Summary                             40 Questions/Problems                      41   CHAPTER 3 Calculating Linear Measure, Area, and Volume                    43 Units of Measure                             43 Decimal Equivalents                        43 Linear Measurement                      44 Angles                   45 Area and Square Measure                            46 Volume and Cubic Measure                         49 Summary                             51 Questions/Problems                      52   CHAPTER 4 The Quantity Takeoff and Pricing Phases                                55 Studying the Documents                               55 The Takeoff Phase                           57 Rules for Accurate Takeoffs                         58 Accounting for Waste                     65 Other Factors That Impact Quantities                      67 The Pricing Phase                             67 Unit Price Estimate                          72 Applying Prices to the Quantities                               76 Submitting a Bid                               78 Summary                             79 Questions/Problems                      80   CHAPTER 5 Understanding the Cost Elements of a Unit Price                                81 Materials                             81 Labor                     82 Equipment and Operating Expenses                        90 Indirect Overhead                            91 Profit                     91 Summary                             92 Questions/Problems                      92   CHAPTER 6 Division 1--General Requirements                   95 Classifying Direct Overhead Costs                             96 Identifying and Quantifying General Requirements Cost Items                     100 Pricing General Requirements Items                        101 Project Closeout                               102 Indirect Overhead                            103 Summary                             104 Questions/Problems                      105   CHAPTER 7 Existing Conditions                          107 Assessment                        107 Subsurface Investigation                               108 Demolition and Structure Moving                             109 Remediation                      114 Existing Conditions Drawings                       121 Summary                             122 Questions/Problems                      122   CHAPTER 8 Concrete                              123 Concrete Materials                          124 Ready-Mixed Concrete                              125 Formwork                           125 Flatwork                               135 Expansion Joints                               138 Control Joints                     139 Curing and Sealing                           140 Reinforcement                 141 Precast Concrete                              145 Cementitious Decks                        146 Gypsum Cement Underlayment                146 Embedded Items                              147 Vapor Barriers and Rigid Insulation                           148 Concrete Cutting and Boring                        150 Summary                             151 Questions/Problems                      152   CHAPTER 9 Masonry                              153 Mortar                 154 Brick                      156 Concrete Masonry Units (CMU)                 164 Stone                    170 Masonry Reinforcement                               172 Grout                    175 Masonry Anchors and Ties                           177 Masonry Restoration                      178 Masonry Cleaning                            180 Masonry Insulation                          181 Flashings                              182 Cutting Masonry Units                   183 Items Furnished by Other Trades                               185 Control Joints                     185 Incidentals for Fireplace and Chimney Construction                          186 Freight of Masonry Units                               188 Staging and Scaffolding for Masonry Work                            188 Cleanup                                190 Masonry Sealing                               190 Summary                             190 Questions/Problems                      191   CHAPTER 10 Metals                 193 Structural Steel                 193 Open-Web Steel Joists                   197 Metal Decking                   201 Light-Gauge Metal Framing                   203 Studs and Track                                 205 Miscellaneous and Ornamental Metals                   206 Miscellaneous Costs                        213 Summary                             216 Questions/Problems                      217   CHAPTER 11 Wood, Plastics, and Composites                                219 Rough Carpentry and Framing                    220 Finish Carpentry                               245 Architectural Millwork                   246 Structural Plastics and Plastic Fabrications                             248 Casework and Cabinetry                                249 Shop-Fabricated Structural Wood                               252 Other Framing Systems                 253 Summary                             254 Questions/Problems                      255   CHAPTER 12 Thermal and Moisture Protection                             257 Waterproofing                 258 Dampproofing                   260 Thermal Insulation                           261 Vapor Barriers                   266 Air Infiltration Barriers                   267 Exterior Siding                   268 Roofing                                 271 Fire-Stop Systems and Sprayed-Applied Fireproofing                       294 Expansion Control                            296 Summary                             297 Questions/Problems                      298   CHAPTER 13 Openings                             299 Architectural Drawings                 299 Hollow Metal Frames and Doors                                304 Wood Doors and Frames                               307 Sliding and Swinging Glass Doors                               309 Special Doors                     312 General Notes on Estimating Doors                          314 Overhead and Coiling Doors                        316 Entrances and Storefronts                            317 Wood and Plastic Windows                          320 Metal Windows                                322 General Notes on Windows                         324 Roof Windows and Skylights                        324 Finish Hardware                                326 Glass and Glazing                             328 Louvers and Vents                           330 Summary                             331 Questions/Problems                      332   CHAPTER 14 Finishes                                333 Plaster Systems                                 334 Gypsum Wallboard Systems                        336 Gypsum Sheathing and Underlayments                 338 Metal Stud Framing and Furring                                 338 Tile                         342 Waterproof Membrane for Tile                 348 Acoustical Ceiling Systems                            351 Flooring                                354 Acoustical Treatment                     364 Painting                                365 High-Performance Coatings                               368 Wallcoverings                    371 Green or Sustainable Products                   375 Summary                             375 Questions/Problems                      376   CHAPTER 15 Specialties                           379 Interior Specialties                           379 Exterior Specialties                          380 Taking-Off and Pricing                          381 Summary                             382 Questions/Problems                      383   CHAPTER 16 Equipment, Furnishings, Special Construction, and Conveying Equipment                           385 Division 11--Equipment                                385 Division 12--Furnishings                               391 Division 13--Special Construction                      396 Division 14--Conveying Equipment                          402 Summary                             407 Questions/Problems                      407   CHAPTER 17 Fire Suppression                               409 Fire Suppression Systems                             410 Other Fire Suppression Components                       415 Summary                             418 Questions/Problems                      419   CHAPTER 18 Plumbing                             421 Plumbing Systems                           422 Parametric Estimating                    440 Summary                             441 Questions/Problems                      442   CHAPTER 19 Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)                             443 HVAC Systems                   444 Summary                             462 Questions/Problems                      462   CHAPTER 20 Integrated Automation                 465 Integrated Automation Systems                                466 Summary                             468 Questions/Problems                      468 CHAPTER 21 Electrical                              469 Electrical Labor                 471 Raceways                            472 Conductors and Grounding                          474 Wiring Devices and Boxes                             475 Starters, Boards, Switches and Transformers                        478 Load Centers                      481 Lighting                                483 Emergency Lighting and Devices                                484 Equipment Hookups                       487 Electrical Site Work                         488 Generator Set                    491 Automatic and Manual Transfer Switches                              492 Miscellaneous Electrical Work                    493 Summary                             495 Questions/Problems                      495   CHAPTER 22 Communications, Electronic Safety, and Security                                497 Communications and Electronic Safety and Security                          497 Summary                             506 Questions/Problems                      506   CHAPTER 23 Earthwork                           507 Civil Drawings                    507 Site Clearing/Site Preparation                     510 Excavation and Backfill                   512 Erosion and Sedimentation Control                          525 Shoring, Underpinning, and Trench Boxes                             526 Special Foundations and Load-Bearing Elements                             528 Miscellaneous Considerations                    530 Summary                             530 Questions/Problems                      531   CHAPTER 24 Exterior Improvements                 533 Civil Drawings                    533 Bases for Paving                                535 Flexible Paving                 536 Rigid Paving                        540 Curbs and Walkways                       542 Paving/Parking Specialties                            547 Site Improvements                          548 Landscaping                       554 Labor for Exterior Improvements                              556 Miscellaneous Considerations                    556 Summary                             556 Questions/Problems                      557   CHAPTER 25 Utilities                                 559 Civil Drawings                    559 Water Utilities                   562 Water Supply Wells                         563 Sanitary Sewerage Utilities                           565 Storm Drainage Utilities                                570 Electrical/Communications Utilities                          576 Miscellaneous Considerations                    580 Summary                             581 Questions/Problems                      581   CHAPTER 26 Profit and Contingencies                               583 Profit                     583 Contingencies                    591 Summary                             593 Questions/Problems                      593   CHAPTER 27 Estimating by Computer                                595 Estimating Software                        596 Quantity Takeoff Software                           605 Project Overhead Summary Sheets                          610 Summary                             610 Questions/Problems                      611   CHAPTER 28 Conceptual Estimating                   613 Conceptual Estimating                   614 Summary                             618 Questions/Problems                      618   Solutions to Questions And Problems                      619 Index                     655

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