1st Edition
Mechanical Estimating Manual Sheet Metal, Piping and Plumbing
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