1st Edition

Mechanical Estimating Manual Sheet Metal, Piping and Plumbing

By Joseph D'Amelio Copyright 2006
318 Pages
by River Publishers

318 Pages
by River Publishers

First published in 2006. Clear, practical and comprehensive, this mechanical estimating manual 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 timeproven methodologies and procedures, it offers the user a full range... Read more

HOW TO PREPARE SHEET METAL & PIPING ESTIMATES

Wendes Guide to Successful Estimating: Principles

Systematic & Efficient Estimating Procedures

Sample HVAC Estimate & Forms

BUDGET ESTIMATING

Budget Estimating Fundamentals

EQUIPMENT ESTIMATING

Heating & Cooling Equipment

HVAC Units & Air Distribution Equipment

Plumbing Fixtures & Specialties

Air Pollution & Heat Recovery Equipment

SHEET METAL ESTIMATING

Sheet Metal Estimating Basics

Rectangular Galvanized Ductwork

Spiral & Light Gauge Round Ductwork

Fiber Glass Ductwork

Heavy Gauge Ductwork

Sheet Metal Specialties & Acoustical Lining

Miscellaneous Labor Operations

PIPING ESTIMATING

Piping Estimating Basics

Pressure Pipe & Fittings

Valves & Specialties

DWV Pipe & Fittings

CONTRACTING FOR PROFIT

Markups for Overhead & Profit

Contracting for Profit

Computerized Estimating

Biography

Joseph D'Amelio