Successful Estimating Methods

Download or read book Successful Estimating Methods written by John D. Bledsoe and published by R.S. Means Company. This book was released on 1992 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part I covers preparation of estimates at every phase of a construction project. Part II covers advanced and specialized estimating, including spreadsheet programs, task or schedule estimating, public works and heavy construction estimating, balanced and unbalanced bidding, change orders and litigation.Includes: -- How and when to use Unit Price, Assemblies and conceptual estimates. -- How to create and update spreadsheet estimates -- with working samples that can be downloaded from Means Internet Web site. -- Strategies to ensure accuracy, with proven self-check methods. -- How to do trade-off cost comparisons of construction methods and equipment. -- Life Cycle Cost Analysis and Value Engineering.