1st Edition

Mechanical Estimating Manual Sheet Metal, Piping and Plumbing

By Joseph D'Amelio Copyright 2006
    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 of readytouse 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. The manual will also be of value to supervisors, mechanics, builders, general contractors, engineers and architects for use in planning and scheduling work, budget estimating, cost control, cost accounting, checking change orders and various other aspects of mechanical estimating.

    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