Construction Estimating with Excel, Second Edition, introduces readers to the fundamental principles of estimating. Using drawing sets, real-world exercises, and examples, the text offers students critical estimating experience. The book moves step-by-step through the estimating process, discussing the art of estimating, the quantity takeoff, how to put costs to the estimate, and how to finalize the bid. As students progress through the text they are shown how Microsoft Excel can be used to improve the estimating process. Because it introduces spreadsheets as a way of increasing estimating productivity and accuracy, the book can help both beginning and experienced estimators improve their skills.
PREFACE PART I: INTRODUCTION TO ESTIMATING 1: The Art of Estimating 2: Overview of the Estimating and Bidding Process> 3: Introduction to Excel PART II: THE QUANTITY TAKEOFF 4: Fundamentals of the Quantity Takeoff 5: Concrete 6: Masonry 7: Metals 8: Woods, Plastics, and Composites 9: Thermal and Moisture Protection 10: Openings 11: Finishes 12: Fire Suppression 13: Plumbing 14: HVAC 15: Electrical 16: Earthwork 17: Exterior Improvements 18: Utilities PART III: PUTTING COSTS TO THE ESTIMATE 19: Material Pricing 20: Labor Productivity and Hours 21: Labor Rates 22: Equipment Costs 23: Crew Rates 24: Subcontract Pricing 25: Markups 26: Pricing Extensions 27: Avoiding Errors in Estimates PART IV: FINALIZING THE BID 28: Submitting the Bid 29: Project Buyout 30: The Estimate as the Basis of the Schedule 31: Ethics PART V: ADVANCED ESTIMATING WITH EXCEL 32: Converting Existing Forms 33: Creating New Forms 34: Proposals and Beyond Appendix A: Review of Estimating Math Appendix B: Sample Job Cost Codes Appendix C: Sample Labor Productivity Rates Appendix D: Model Scopes of Work Appendix E: Glossary Appendix F: Index of Drawing Sets