In preparing the sixth edition of Estimating Construction Costs the author has retained the fundamental concepts of estimating that have made the book successful for many years. All of the example problems have been revised with more explanations regarding assumptions used in the calculations. This edition has reorganized and consolidated chapters to increase the clarity of the subject matter for the reader. Extensive new sections have been added on equipment, including graders equipped with GPS, and methods of calculating depreciation, investment, and operating costs of construction equipment. The computer estimating chapter is revised with additional material on the use of computers in preparing estimates for bidding purposes.
Contents
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Chapter 2 Bid documents
- Chapter 3 Estimating Process
- Chapter 4 Conceptual Cost Estimating
- Chapter 5 Cost of Construction Labor and Equipment
- Chapter 6 Handling and Transporting Meterial
- Chapter 7 Earthwork and Excavation
- Chapter 8 Highways and Pavements
- Chapter 9 Foundations
- Chapter 10 Concrete Structures
- Chapter 11 Steel Structures
- Chapter 12 Carpentry
- Chapter 13 Roofing and Flashing
- Chapter 14 Masonry
- Chapter 15 Floor Systems and Floor Finishes
- Chapter 16 Painting
- Chapter 17 Plumbing
- Chapter 18 Electric Wiring
- Chapter 19 Sewerage Systems
- Chapter 20 Water Distribution Systems
- Chapter 21 Total Cost of Engineering Projects
- Chapter 22 Computer Estimating
- Appendix Example Bid Documents
- Index
About the Authors
- Robert L. Peurifoy taught civil engineering at the University of Texas and Texas A&I College, and construction engineering at Texas A&M University and Oklahoma State University. He served as a highway engineer for the U.S. Bureau of Public Roads and was the author of Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods and Estimating Construction Costs, Fifth Edition. Mr. Peurifoy was a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, which presents an award in his name.
- Garold D. Oberlender, Ph.D., is Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering at Oklahoma State University, where he was coordinator of the Graduate Program in Construction Engineering and Project Management. He has more than 40 years' experience as a consulting engineer, author, and professor.
Book Details
- Hardcover: 592 pages
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math; 6 edition (© 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0073398012
- ISBN-13: 978-0073398013
- Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.5 x 0.9 inches
- List Price: $261.00