DEWALT Construction Estimating Complete Handbook (Dewalt Professional Reference)

DEWALT Construction Estimating Complete Handbook (Dewalt Professional Reference) Review

A real-world guide to success in construction estimating, the DEWALT Construction Estimating Handbook is loaded with tips, checklists, worksheets, data tables, and tutorials that will provide readers with the tools they need to effectively navigate through every step of the estimating process. The book focuses on the construction estimating "how-to" essentials and provides on-the-spot answers backed up with graphic examples. With a thorough understanding of the important profit-making factors within the industry, its comprehensive coverage includes marketing, bid planning, scope review, quantity take-off for all trades and divisions, cost analysis, value engineering, Excel spreadsheet estimating, and more. Based on the author's extensive experience in estimating, this valuable resource aims to provide workable solutions to the unprecedented challenges that construction professionals face today, from a weak economy and fierce competition to material price volatilities, skilled labor shortages, and strict regulations.

Key Handbook Features

• All the preprogrammed Excel templates referenced in the book plus more are available for free download at the DEWALT/Cengage website.


• Addresses steps of the bidding process applicable for residential and industrial/commercial construction projects.


• Comprehensive format providing theory, how-to and step-by-step instructions, real-world examples, and technical reference data resulting in an all-inclusive resource.

Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers (3rd Edition)

Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers (3rd Edition) Review

Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers, 3/e is ideal for courses in Civil Engineering Materials, Construction Materials, and Construction Methods and Materials offered in Civil, Environmental, or Construction engineering departments.

This introduction gives students a basic understanding of the material selection process and the behavior of materials — a fundamental requirement for all civil and construction engineers performing design, construction, and maintenance. The authors cover the various materials used by civil and construction engineers in one useful reference, limiting the vast amount of information available to the introductory level, concentrating on current practices, and extracting information that is relevant to the general education of civil and construction engineers. A large number of experiments, figures, sample problems, test methods, and homework problems gives students opportunity for practice and review.

Modern Construction Handbook (Modern Construction Series)

Modern Construction Handbook (Modern Construction Series) Review

The Modern Construction Handbook has become a building construction classic. Its systematic approach with chapters on materials, walls, roofs, construction and environment offers clear and efficient orientation.

The second edition underwent a considerable expansion and has been thoroughly updated:

 Digital fabrication techniques are included and presented in an instructional book for the first time, in addition to traditional production processes

- Constructive building principles are shown with new, color 3D drawings and illustrated with photos of built examples of the work of renown architects

- More and densely packed information provided by 3D drawings of the individual components and structures

- Glossary following every chapter containing explanations of terminology and related information

- Environmental aspects and properties of the different materials

- New design and rendering methods such as parametrical design, CAD/CAM and 3D Modeler are explained, shown and integrated in the respective chapters.

Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site

Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site Review

As the sun sets behind the big construction site, all the hardworking trucks get ready to say goodnight. One by one, Crane Truck, Cement Mixer, Dump Truck, Bulldozer, and Excavator finish their work and lie down to rest—so they'll be ready for another day of rough and tough construction play! With irresistible artwork by best-selling illustrator Tom Lichtenheld and sweet, rhyming text, this book will have truck lovers of all ages begging for more.

The Timber-Frame Home: Design, Construction, Finishing

The Timber-Frame Home: Design, Construction, Finishing Review

The Timber-Frame Home: Design, Construction, Finishing Feature

• ISBN13: 9781561581290
• Condition: New
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Learn to adapt the sturdy elegance of timber-frame construction to the needs of modern life. Hundreds of color photos and drawings showcase the latest designs, methods, and materials.

Start Your Own Construction and Contracting Business (Start Your Own Construction & Contracting Business)

Start Your Own Construction and Contracting Business (Start Your Own Construction & Contracting Business) Review

Build a Successful Business

If you're good with your hands and have a great business sense, now is the time to start your own construction or contracting firm. Independent contractors can earn upwards of six figures a year doing remodels, new construction, home additions and more. Author Gregg Kuehn has 30 years of experience in the industry-and now he reveals his secrets to starting and running a profitable business.

Learn how to:

• Attract clients through multiple channels: marketing, advertising and word-of-mouth recommendations
• Set a budget and write an accurate estimate for any type of job
• Price your products and services to be competitive while maximizing profits
• Hire and train great employees-and handle any employee problems
• Deal with problem clients, earn their trust and address their complaints

Detailed examples and stories from real-life contractors show you what to do-and what not to do-on your path to success. Learn how to avoid the most common mistakes and get started today with your own thriving construction business.

Estimating for Residential Construction

Estimating for Residential Construction Review

Focusing exclusively on residential work, ESTIMATING FOR RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION, 2E provides a very visual, reader-friendly introduction to processes as it details the steps involved in accurately preparing a cost estimate. Packed with examples, the book clearly explains how to price excavation and site work, concrete, carpentry, masonry, plumbing, heating, and electrical work, as well as the general expenses and sub-trade work. It also covers the impact of green building practices and effective estimating "shortcuts".

Construction Estimating Reference Data

Construction Estimating Reference Data Review

Provides the 300 most useful manhour tables for practically every item of construction. Labor requirements are listed for sitework, concrete work, masonry, steel, carpentry, thermal and moisture protection, door and windows, finishes, mechanical and electrical. Each section details the work being estimated and gives appropriate crew size and equipment needed. Includes a CD-ROM with an electronic version of the book with National Estimator, a stand-alone Windows™ estimating program, plus an interactive multimedia video that shows how to use the disk to compile construction cost estimates.

Notes from a Beam Counter: A Guide to Construction Cost Estimating and Related Stuff

Notes from a Beam Counter: A Guide to Construction Cost Estimating and Related Stuff Review

An informal guide to understanding construction cost estimates, and other types cost analysis. This book is for anyone that needs to make decisions based on construction cost estimates of any type. This includes architects, engineers, building investors and facility managers, but can include just about anyone involved in construction in anyway. It's geared towards those who have little or no experience in dealing with construction estimates.

Fall Protection in Construction

Fall Protection in Construction Review

In the construction industry in the U.S., falls are the leading
cause of worker fatalities. Each year, on average, between 150
and 200 workers are killed and more than 100,000 are injured
as a result of falls at construction sites. OSHA recognizes that
accidents involving falls are generally complex events frequently
involving a variety of factors. Consequently, the
standard for fall protection deals with both the human and
equipment-related issues in protecting workers from fall hazards.
For example, employers and employees need to do the
following:
• Where protection is required, select fall protection
systems appropriate for given situations.
• Use proper construction and installation of safety systems.
• Supervise employees properly.
• Use safe work procedures.
• Train workers in the proper selection, use, and
maintenance of fall protection systems.

Construction Trucks (Reading Railroad)

Construction Trucks (Reading Railroad) Review

Construction Trucks (Reading Railroad) Feature

• ISBN13: 9780448418858
• Condition: New
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Dump trucks, cranes, concrete mixers, backhoes, and payloaders lift and push and smooth and dig in this fun and informative introduction to hardworking construction trucks for young readers. Full color.

Manly Construction Training -Gaten na Aitsu- (P.B.B. - Play Boy Blues -)

Manly Construction Training -Gaten na Aitsu- (P.B.B. - Play Boy Blues -) Review

A sweet story of Yuusaku and Taizo from the popular series, "Manly Construction Training -Gaten na Aitsu-"

Yuusaku wants to have a date with Taizo, so he negotiates with his dad.
However, his dad tells him to go to Osaka and work in construction for training...


Age 18+
Explicit content
Suggested for mature readers

Facade Construction Manual (Construction Manuals (englisch))

Facade Construction Manual (Construction Manuals (englisch)) Review

Facades -- they are the first feature of a building to be noticed, they determine its distinctive appearance and are often the subject of controversial debate. This new first edition of the Facade Construction Manual provides a systematic survey of contemporary expertise in the application of new materials and energy-efficient technologies in facade design, and represents an invaluable addition to our series of Construction Manuals. It surveys the facade design requirements made by various types of buildings, as well as the most important materials, from natural stone through to synthetics, and documents a diversity of construction forms for a wide range of building types. Over 100 international case-studies in large-scale, detailed drawings are presented in the comprehensive project section.

Gougeon Brothers on Boat Construction: Wood and West System Materials

Gougeon Brothers on Boat Construction: Wood and West System Materials Review

Decades of experience building with wood and epoxy are compiled in this books 5th edition, completed in 2005. New and updated material is combined with proven technology in a user friendly, revised layout. Extensive chapters on hardware bonding, construction methods, safety and tools are supported with the aid of hundreds of detailed illustrations and photographs.
It is obvious that a great deal of thought and care went into the content and organization of this book. Every topic of woodepoxy boatbuilding is covered from estimating materials and labor to detailed construction techniques; it includes numerous appendices and reference tables. Care has been taken to provide overviews and fundamentals to keep the reader grounded; each chapter is prefaced with alerts to recent changes and new techniques in construction practices.
Written from the perspective of looking over the shoulder of a boatbuilder at work, rather than some theoretical discussion of how a project should go under ideal circumstances, the intricacies of how to deal with What do I do now? situations are covered in detail. The text is written in a conversational manner with an emphasis on clarity and ease of understanding. Used as a textbook in boatbuilding schools. Over 100,000 copies in print.
Meade Gougeon, 2005, HC, 406pp.