How to Estimate with Rsmeans Data

BEST PRACTICES AND PRACTICAL TECHNIQUES FOR ESTIMATING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT COSTS
How to Estimate with RSMeans Data provides essential guidance on construction project cost estimation, using the world's most popular source of construction cost data. Step-by-step instruction guides the reader through over 300 sample exercises that emphasize real-world problem-solving skills, and new discussion on Building Information Modeling provides up-to-date estimation techniques that are becoming standard in the industry.
Estimating skills are critical at all levels of the construction industry, and the learning process also strengthens understanding of blueprints and construction assemblies. This book provides comprehensive instruction on all aspects of the estimation process, with detailed guidance on: - Understanding basic estimating calculations, spreadsheets, and general requirements - Adjusting RSMeans data to account for local labor rates, overtime, markups, and more - Estimating material costs for concrete, masonry, metals, wood, and plastics - Analyzing costs for structural elements, finishes, mechanical systems, and groundwork - Integrating equipment, assemblies, depreciation, and more into a complete estimate
With comprehensive coverage and expert insight on all aspects of construction estimation, How to Estimate with RSMeans Data is a foundational resource for the construction industry.

Dr. Saleh A. Mubarak, is an independent consultant in the field of construction project management. He is a former professor of civil engineering and has over 25 years of diversified and international experience in the construction industry. He is also??the author of Construction Project Scheduling and Control, Third Edition.
RSMeans has been the most trusted source of construction data for over 60 years. A division of Reed Construction Data, the company serves more than 250,000 construction professionals in the U.S. and Canada.