Spon's First Stage Estimating Handbook, Second Edition

Spon's First Stage Estimating Handbook, Second Edition

Author: Bryan Spain

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2006-04-06

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 0203969731

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This text is a comprehensive source of first stage estimating costs. It covers the whole sprectrum of building, civil engineering, mechanical and electrical work, and landscaping work.


Spon's First Stage Estimating Handbook, Third Edition

Spon's First Stage Estimating Handbook, Third Edition

Author: Bryan Spain

Publisher: Spon Press

Published: 2010-01-27

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 0415547156

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Have you ever had to provide accurate costs for a new supermarket or a pub "just an idea...a ballpark figure..." ? The earlier a pricing decision has to be made, the more difficult it is to estimate the cost and the more likely the design and the specs are to change. And yet a rough-and-ready estimate is more likely to get set in stone. Spon's First Stage Estimating Handbook is the only comprehensive and reliable source of first stage estimating costs. Covering the whole spectrum of building costs and a wide range of related M&E work and landscaping work, vital cost data is presented as: costs per square metre elemental cost analyses principal rates composite rates. Compact and clear, Spon's First Stage Estimating Handbook is ideal for those key early meetings with clients. And with additional sections on whole life costing and general information, this is an essential reference for all construction professionals and clients making early judgements on the viability of new projects.


Spon's First Stage Estimating Handbook

Spon's First Stage Estimating Handbook

Author: Bryan Spain

Publisher: Spon Press

Published: 2000-08-31

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 0415234360

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The ultimate paradox of construction project management is that the earlier a decision has to be made, the more difficult the task is of estimating the cost implications. Yet the most important decisions are taken earliest - when the cost estimates are the most difficult to obtain. Spon's First Stage Estimating Handbook is the only comprehensive and reliable source of first stage estimating costs. Covering the whole spectrum of building, civil engineering, mechanical and electrical work, and landscaping work, vital cost data is presented as costs per square metre, elemental cost analyses, principal rates and composite rates. Compact and clear, Spon's First Stage Estimating Handbook is ideal for meetings with clients when the inevitable question 'just an idea ... a ballpark figure ...' needs an accurate response. With additional sections on whole life costing and general information, this is an essential reference for all construction professionals and clients making early judgements on the viability of new projects.


Spon's First Stage Estimating Handbook, Third Edition

Spon's First Stage Estimating Handbook, Third Edition

Author: Bryan Spain

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2010-02-25

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 0203875931

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Have you ever had to provide accurate costs for a new supermarket or a pub "just an idea...a ballpark figure..." ? The earlier a pricing decision has to be made, the more difficult it is to estimate the cost and the more likely the design and the specs are to change. And yet a rough-and-ready estimate is more likely to get set in stone. Spon's First Stage Estimating Handbook is the only comprehensive and reliable source of first stage estimating costs. Covering the whole spectrum of building costs and a wide range of related M&E work and landscaping work, vital cost data is presented as: costs per square metre elemental cost analyses principal rates composite rates. Compact and clear, Spon's First Stage Estimating Handbook is ideal for those key early meetings with clients. And with additional sections on whole life costing and general information, this is an essential reference for all construction professionals and clients making early judgements on the viability of new projects.


Estimating Building Costs for the Residential and Light Commercial Construction Professional

Estimating Building Costs for the Residential and Light Commercial Construction Professional

Author: Wayne J. Del Pico

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-04-30

Total Pages: 616

ISBN-13: 1118243544

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How to succeed in the construction business step-by-step guidelines for estimating To be competitive, contractors and homebuilders need to know how to generate complete, accurate estimates for labor and material costs. This book guides readers through the entire estimating process, explaining in detail how to put together a reliable estimate that can be used not only for budgeting, but also for developing a schedule, managing a project, dealing with contingencies, and ultimately making a profit. Completely revised and updated to reflect the new CSI MasterFormat 2010TM system, the Second Edition of this practical guide describes estimating techniques for each building system and how to apply them according to the latest industry standards. Cost considerations and quantity takeoff and pricing are included for virtually every type of work found in residential and light commercial projects, from demolition, concrete, and masonry to windows and doors, siding, roofing, mechanical and electrical systems, finish work, and site construction. Complete with many new graphics and references to professional construction cost databases, the new edition provides experienced contractors and novices alike with essential information on: How to correctly interpret plans and specifications, reflecting updates to contract documents since the first edition Computer estimating techniques and new estimating software for performing quantity takeoff The best methods for conceptual estimating as well as the extremely useful topic of parametric estimating How to allocate the right amounts for profit and contingencies, and other hard-to-find professional guidance How a unit price estimate is built along with labor issues and budgeting for subcontractor work


Spon's Estimating Costs Guide to Plumbing and Heating

Spon's Estimating Costs Guide to Plumbing and Heating

Author: Bryan J. D. Spain

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2021-05-28

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 1134031815

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All the cost data you need to keep your estimating accurate, competitive and profitable. Do you work on jobs between £50 and £50,000? - Then this book is for you. Specially written for contractors and small businesses carrying out small works, Spon's Estimating Cost Guide to Plumbing and Heating contains accurate information on thousands of rates each broken down to labour, material overheads and profit. The first book to include typical project costs for: rainwater goods installations bathrooms external waste systems central heating systems hot and cold water systems.


Spon's Estimating Costs Guide to Minor Works, Alterations and Repairs to Fire, Flood, Gale and Theft Damage

Spon's Estimating Costs Guide to Minor Works, Alterations and Repairs to Fire, Flood, Gale and Theft Damage

Author: Bryan Spain

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2003-12-04

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 9780415318549

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All the cost data you need to keep your estimating accurate, competitive and profitable. Do you work on jobs between u50 and u50,000? - Then this book is for you. Specially written for contractors, quantity surveyors and clients carrying out small works, Spon's Estimating Costs Guide to Minor Works, Refurbishment and Repairs contains accurate information on thousands of rates each broken down to labour, material overheads and profit. More than just a price book, it gives easy-to-read professional advice on setting up and running a business including: Taxation Book-keeping, VAT and CIS4's Legal obligations. For the cost of approximately two hours of your charge-out rate (or less), this book will help you to: Produce estimates faster Keep your estimates accurate and competitive Run your business more effectively Help save you time. No matter how big your firm is - from one-man-band to an established business - this book contains valuable commercial and cost information that you can't afford to be without.


Spon's Construction Resource Handbook

Spon's Construction Resource Handbook

Author: Bryan Spain

Publisher: Spon Press

Published: 1998-07-02

Total Pages: 616

ISBN-13: 9780419236801

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Spon's Construction Resource Handbook is the first book to present critical information about materials, labour and plant constants required for the estimating process under one cover. It covers all areas of the construction industry and will provide all those involved in the preparation of tenders, cost estimates and first-stage estimates with the information they need to work with greater confidence and prepare more accurate estimates and tenders. With a unique style of presentation, it includes thousands of item descriptions and a comprehensive collection of data, including labour and plant outputs, materials, elemental breakdowns and lists of relevant organizations. Up-to-date and comprehensive, Spon's Construction Resource Handbook will be an indispensable reference for estimators, quantity surveyors, engineers and architects working in local government and professional practices, government agencies, and contractors in all fields of construction. It will provide an invaluable reference base for negotiation of new rates where variations occur on a contract.