Autore	DelPico Wayne J
Edizione	[2nd ed.]
Pubbl/distr/stampa	Hoboken, N.J., : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2012
Descrizione fisica	1 online resource (526 p.)
Disciplina	692/.5
Altri autori (Persone)	DelPicoWayne J
Collana	RSMeans
Soggetto topico	Building - Estimates - United States Building - Estimates
ISBN	1-118-24354-4 1-280-67315-X 9786613650085 1-118-23742-0
Classificazione	TEC005020
Formato	Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico	Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione	eng
Nota di contenuto	Estimating Building Costs : for the Residential & Light Commercial Construction Professional; Contents; Foreword; About the Author; Introduction; Chapter 1 The Working Drawings; The Role of the Drawings; Design Development; Organization of the Working Drawings; Title Block; Graphic Formats Used in Drawings; Drawing Conventions; Conclusion; Chapter 2 Understanding the Specifications; The Role of the Specifications; Organizing Specifications by CSI MasterFormat; The Project Manual; Conflicts Between Drawings and Specifications; Modifications to the Contract Documents; Conclusion Chapter 3 Calculating Linear Measure, Area, and VolumeUnits of Measure; Decimal Equivalents; Linear Measurement; Angles; Area and Square Measure; Volume and Cubic Measure; Conclusion; Chapter 4 The Quantity Takeoff and Pricing; Reviewing the Documents; Beginning the Quantity Takeoff; Rules to Follow for Accurate Takeoffs; Accounting for Waste; Other Factors That Affect Quantities; The Unit Price Estimate; Pricing the Quantities; Submitting a Bid; Conclusion; Chapter 5 Understanding Material and Labor Costs; Materials; Labor; Indirect Overhead; Profit; Conclusion Chapter 6 General RequirementsFixed and Variable Costs; Identifying General Requirements Cost Items; Applying Prices to General Requirements Items; Conclusion; Chapter 7 Existing Conditions; Assessment; Subsurface Investigation; Demolition and Structure Moving; Remediation; Existing Condition Drawings; Conclusion; Chapter 8 Concrete; Concrete Materials; Ready-Mixed Concrete; Formwork; Flatwork; Expansion Joints; Control Joints; Curing and Sealing; Reinforcement; Precast Concrete; Cementitious Decks; Embedded Items; Vapor Barriers and Rigid Insulation; Conclusion; Chapter 9 Masonry; Mortar BrickConcrete Masonry Units (CMU); Stone; Masonry Reinforcement; Grout; Masonry Anchors and Ties; Masonry Restoration; Masonry Cleaning; Masonry Insulation; Flashings; Cutting Masonry Units; Items Furnished by Other Trades; Control Joints; Incidentals for Fireplace and Chimney Construction; Freight of Masonry Units; Staging and Scaffolding for Masonry Work; Cleanup; Masonry Sealing; Conclusion; Chapter 10 Metals; Structural Steel; Open-Web Steel Joists; Metal Decking Structure; Light-Gauge Metal Framing (LGMF); Studs and Track; Miscellaneous and Ornamental Metals; Miscellaneous Costs ConclusionChapter 11 Wood, Plastics, and Composites; Rough Carpentry and Framing; Finish Carpentry; Architectural Millwork; Structural Plastics; Casework and Cabinetry; Conclusion; Chapter 12 Thermal and Moisture Protection; Waterproofing; Dampproofing; Insulation; Vapor Barriers; Air Infiltration Barriers; Exterior Siding; Roofing; Fire-Stop Systems and Sprayed Fireproofing; Expansion Joints; Conclusion; Chapter 13 Openings; Architectural Drawings; Hollow Metal Frames and Doors; Wood Doors and Frames; Sliding Glass Doors; Special Doors; General Notes on Estimating Doors Overhead and Coiling Doors
Record Nr.	UNINA-9910790178203321

Autore	Halpin Daniel W
Pubbl/distr/stampa	Hoboken, N.J., : Wiley, 2009
Descrizione fisica	1 online resource (xi, 308 p.) : ill
Disciplina	624.0681
Altri autori (Persone)	SeniorBolivar A
Soggetto topico	Building - Estimates Construction industry - Accounting Building - Cost control Construction industry - Finance
ISBN	1-118-17427-5 1-283-26829-9 9786613268297 1-118-15648-X 1-118-17467-4 0-470-54881-9
Formato	Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico	Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione	eng
Nota di contenuto	1 Introduction -- 2 Understanding Financial Statements -- 3 Analyzing Company Financial Data -- 4 Accounting Basics -- 5 Project-Level Cost Control -- 6 Forecasting Financial Needs -- 7 Time Value of Money and Evaluating Investments -- 8 Construction Loans and Credit -- 9 The Impact of Taxes -- Appendix A Typical Chart of Accounts -- Appendix B Further Illustrations of Transactions -- Appendix C Compound Interest Tables -- References -- Index.
Record Nr.	UNINA-9910139890503321

Edizione	[3rd ed.]
Pubbl/distr/stampa	Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Wiley, , 2011
Descrizione fisica	1 online resource (483 p.)
Disciplina	720.47 720/.47
Collana	RSMeans
Soggetto topico	Sustainable construction Sustainable buildings - Design and construction Building - Estimates
Soggetto genere / forma	Electronic books.
ISBN	1-118-03003-6 1-118-98404-8 1-282-93975-0 9786612939754 1-118-00075-7
Formato	Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico	Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione	eng
Nota di contenuto	Machine generated contents note: Acknowledgments. -- About the Contributors. -- Foreword. -- Introduction. -- Part 1: Green Building Concepts. -- Chapter 1: Green Building Approaches. -- Resource Effi ciency. -- Demolition/Construction Practices. -- Recycling. -- Environmental Sensitivity. -- Water/Landscape. -- Sewage Treatment. -- Designing for People: Health & Productivity. -- Green Building Hurdles. -- Conclusion. -- Chapter 2: Introduction to Green Building Materials & Systems. -- Green Material Alternatives by CSI Division. -- Alternative Materials. -- Conclusion. -- Chapter 3: Building Deconstruction. -- What Exactly is Deconstruction? -- Who Performs Deconstruction? -- The Deconstruction Process. -- Economic Benefits. -- Cost Considerations. -- Conclusion. -- Chapter 4: Efficient Use of Energy & Other Resources. -- Understanding Occupants' Needs & Expectations. -- The Building Envelope & Systems Interactions. -- Energy Efficiency Strategies. -- Electrical Power Generation. -- Renewable Energy & Distributed Generation Technologies. -- Water Conservation. -- Conclusion. -- Chapter 5: Solar Energy Systems. -- Background: Energy, Economics, Environment, Health & Security. -- Energy Use in Different Types of Buildings. -- The Solar Resource. -- Passive Solar Heating. -- Cooling Load Avoidance. -- Photovoltaics. -- Solar Water Heating. -- Solar Ventilation Air Heating. -- Conclusion. -- Chapter 6: Wind Power. -- Applications & Concerns: An Overview. -- Other Considerations. -- Basic Criteria for Using a Wind System. -- Small Wind System Components. -- Evaluating the Local Wind Resource. -- Estimating the Cost of Wind Systems. -- Obstacles & Incentives. -- Building Permit Issues. -- Connecting Wind Systems to Utility Grids. -- Conclusion. -- Chapter 7: Health, Comfort & Productivity. -- Indoor Air Quality. -- Thermal Comfort. -- Quality of Light. -- Water Quality. -- Noise Management. -- Furniture & Furnishings. -- Flooring & Wall Finishes. -- Carpeting, Rugs & Mattresses. -- Conclusion. -- Part 2: Designing, Specifying & Commissioning the Green Building. -- Chapter 8: The Green Design Process & Associated Costs. -- Technology & Information Sharing. -- Team Building & Goal Setting. -- Cost of a LEED® Rating. -- The Design Team. -- The Building Program. -- Design Team Selection Criteria. -- Design Team Statement of Work. -- Costs of Energy Modeling. -- Schematic/Preliminary Design. -- Design Development. -- Construction Documents. -- Bid Solicitation & Contract Award. -- Construction. -- Operations & Maintenance. -- Measurement & Verification. -- Establishing a Green Team in an Existing Facility. -- Conclusion. -- Chapter 9: Rating Systems, Standards & Guidelines. -- Whole Building Multiple Attribute Ratings. -- Whole Building Single Attribute Ratings. -- Building Product Labels. -- Measurement & Management Standards. -- Conclusion. -- Chapter 10: Budgeting & Financing Construction. -- Initial Costs. -- Future Costs. -- Low-Cost Green Strategies. -- Cost Estimating Overview. -- Financial Analysis Introduction. -- Financing Options. -- Incentive Programs. -- Conclusion. -- Chapter 11: Specifying Green Products & Materials. -- Building Product Manufacturers & Green Products. -- What Are Green Products? -- Who Selects Green Building Products? -- When Are Green Products Selected? -- A Green Product Checklist. -- Greening Your Firm. -- Conclusion. -- Chapter 12: Commissioning the Green Building. -- The Programming Phase. -- The Design Phase. -- The Construction Phase. -- The Acceptance Phase. -- The Post-Acceptance Phase. -- Conclusion. -- Part 3: Analyzing Economic & Environmental Impacts. -- Chapter 13: Economic Analysis & Green Buildings. -- Economic Efficiency. -- Discounting. -- Study Period. -- Uncertainty & Risk. -- Measures of Economic Evaluation. -- Supplementary Measures of Economic Evaluation. -- Basic Steps in LCC Analysis. -- Selection Criteria for Supplementary Measures. -- Computer-Supported LCC Analysis. -- Conclusion. -- Chapter 14: Evaluating Products Over Their Life Cycle. -- Measuring Environmental Performance. -- Measuring Economic vs Environmental Performance. -- Overall Performance: Economic & Environmental. -- Conclusion. -- Chapter 15: Evaluation, Analysis & Data Tools. -- Building Information Modeling. -- Whole Building Energy Evaluation. -- Energy-10. -- EnergyPlus. -- SPARK. -- HOT3000. -- Green Footstep. -- Building Systems Evaluation. -- Codes & Standards Compliance Evaluation. -- Life Cycle Analysis. -- Case Studies & Databases. -- Creating Project Cost Databases. -- Conclusion. -- Chapter 16: The Greening of Commercial Real Estate. -- The Role of Government. -- Owner/Investor Interests. -- Tenant Expectations. -- Factors Limiting the Adoption of Green. -- Green Investment Instruments. -- Conclusion. -- Part 4: Case Studies. -- Appendix. -- Appendix A: HVAC Equipment Efficiency Tables. -- Appendix B: Additional Information on Standards & Guidelines. -- Resources. -- Glossary. -- Index.
Record Nr.	UNINA-9910132846103321

Autore	Bingham Barbara J.
Pubbl/distr/stampa	[Washington, D.C.] : , : U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, , 1982
Descrizione fisica	1 online resource (vi, 50 pages) : illustrations
Collana	Bulletin
Soggetto topico	Office buildings - United States - Design and construction Building - Estimates - United States Building materials - United States Construction workers - United States Building - Estimates Building materials Construction workers Office buildings - Design and construction
Formato	Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico	Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione	eng
Record Nr.	UNINA-9910715355503321

Autore	Bull J. W.
Pubbl/distr/stampa	Spon Press [Imprint], 1992
Descrizione fisica	1 online resource (x, 159 pages) : illustrations
Disciplina	690.0681
Soggetto topico	Building - Estimates Building
Soggetto genere / forma	Electronic books.
ISBN	1-135-69785-X 1-280-11138-0 9786610111381 0-585-46469-3 0-203-48772-9
Formato	Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico	Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione	eng
Nota di contenuto	1. Introduction to life cycle costing -- 2. Life cycle costing related to reliability-based and optimum design -- 3. Life cycle costing related to the refurbishment of buildings -- 4. Life cycle costing of highways -- 5. Life cycle costing in the defence industry -- 6. The quality approach to design and life cycle costing in the health services -- 7. How life cycle costing can improve existing costing -- 8. Life cycle cost analysis: a decision aid -- 9. The way ahead for life cycle costing in the construction industry.
Record Nr.	UNINA-9910451291403321