CEE 498 Senior Design & CEM 456 Capstone (Nambisan & Sehdev): Cost Estimate Resources

This comprehensive reference covers the full spectrum of technical data required to estimate costs for major construction projects. Widely used in the industry for tasks ranging from routine estimates to special cost analysis projects, the book has been completely updated and reorganized with new and expanded technical information. RSMeans Estimating Handbook will help construction professionals: Evaluate architectural plans and specifications Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs Compare design alternatives and costs Perform value engineering Double-check estimates and quotes Estimate change orders FEATURES: This new edition includes expanded coverage of: Construction specialties--green building, metal decking, plastic pipe, demolition items, and more Preliminary or square foot estimating tools  Updated city cost indexes to adjust costs--by trade--for 30 major cities Historic indexes to factor costs for economic effects over time Complete reorganization to the newest CSI MasterFormat classification system

Get the confidence and knowhow you need to deliver more accurate cost estimates and improve profitability. The 76th edition of this bestselling cost guide has been updated and expanded to provide you with the information you need to estimate projects with confidence and accuracy, improve project planning and budgeting, and reduce risk.

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The 8th annual edition of this popular book is designed to help construction professionals estimate, plan and budget the costs of green constructionboth new commercial construction and renovation work. It reflects years of careful cultivation and expansion of the thousands of green line items in the RSMeans cost database, presented in CSI MasterFormat 2010 for convenient reference.

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Want to simplify the process of estimating electrical construction projects? This versatile reference guide gives you the most uptodate cost information available to tackle any kind of electrical estimate. Improve your estimates with this allinclusive guide including resources for all types of estimators such as designers, engineers, and contractors. Costsaving tips and ideas. Cost recommendations for both designing and planning electrical work. Comprehensive cost entriesfrom highvoltage transmission lines to residential wiring.

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This book is devoted specifically to the needs of professionals responsible for the maintenance, construction and renovation of commercial, industrial, municipal, and institutional properties. This reference provides immediate access to every imaginable cost associated with facilities construction and renovation, plus many common maintenance itemswith more than 40,000 unit price line items.

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