Mechanical Estimating Manual – Sheet Metal, Piping and Plumbing
Mechanical Estimating Manual – Sheet Metal, Piping and Plumbing provides an indispensable resource for contractors, estimators, owners and anyone involved with estimating mechanical costs on construction projects, including a wealth of labor and price data, formulas, charts and graphs. Covering time-proven methodologies and procedures, it offers readers a full range of ready-to-use forms, detailed estimating guidelines, and numerous completed examples. You’ll learn from leading experts how to produce complete and accurate sheet metal, piping and plumbing estimates both quickly and easily.
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Mechanical Estimating Manual – Sheet Metal, Piping and Plumbing Content:
- Front Matter
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- Quick Reference
- Preface
- Table of Contents
- Section I. How to Prepare Sheet Metal and Piping Estimates 1. Successful Estimating Principles
- Systematic, Efficient, Accurate Estimating Procedures
- Sample HVAC Estimate and Forms
Section II. Budget Estimating 4. Budget Estimating
Section III. Equipment Estimating 5. Heating and Cooling Equipment
- HVAC Units and Air Distribution Equipment
- Plumbing Fixtures and Specialties
- Air Pollution and Heat Recovery Equipment
Section IV. Sheet Metal Estimating 9. Sheet Metal Estimating Basics
- 10. Galvanized Ductwork
- 11. Spiral and Light Gauge Round Ductwork
- 12. Estimating Fiberglass Ductwork
- 13. Heavy Gauge Ductwork
- 14. Sheet Metal Specialties and Acoustical Lining
- 15. Miscellaneous Labor Operations
Section V. Piping Estimating 16. Piping Estimating Basics
- 17. Pressure Pipe, Fittings and Insulation
- 18. Valves and Specialties
- 19. DWV Pipe and Fittings
Section VI. Contracting for Profit 20. Markups for Overhead and Profit
- 21. Contracting for Profit
- 22. Computerized Estimating Principles
This cost estimating manual, covering labor and material costs for sheet metal, piping and plumbing construction work, will save you time and money, and help get you jobs. It is a clear, practical, comprehensive mechanical estimating manual, with a tremendous source of valid labor and price data, formulas, charts, graphs, etc. It covers proven methodology, efficient procedures, all types of practical forms, detailed estimating, budget estimating, and has many sample estimates.
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