Since 1969, architects, contractors and engineers alike have looked to the ACE Guide to Construction Costs as a practical resource for all their construction estimating needs. Architects, Contractors, Engineers Guide to Construction Costs offers enormous value in reliable cost data that contractors use year after year for accurate construction estimates. This unique construction cost resource contains both the detailed cost coverage for all construction items as well as Quick Estimating Sections and Square Foot costs for Preliminary estimates and conceptual budgets. Whether the job is for estimating general construction, remodeling, building maintenance, or repair, the ACE Guide to Construction Costs provides to most accurate and up-to-date data for material and installation costs, labor and equipment rates, and even adjusted allowances for overhead and profit. Architects, Contractors, Engineers Guide to Construction Costs also breaks down all unit and summary costs for every type of structure; all organized in the 16-category CSI Masterformat, the industry standard. As the definitive guide to complete construction costs, the ACE Guide to Construction Costs also includes square foot costs, Americans With Disabilities (ADA) costs., production and demolition rates, energy factors, purchasing costs, equipment rental rates, and so much more! This annually published book is designed to give a uniform estimating and cost control system to the General Building Contractor. It contains a complete system to be used with or without computers. It also contains Quick Estimating sections for preliminary conceptual budget estimates by Architects, Engineers and Contractors. Square Foot Estimating is also included for preliminary estimates. Metropolitan area cost modifiers provide a way to adjust your estimates to your location. Also included is valuable construction industry statistics that let you know where the industry has been and where it's headed. This book is published annually so is historically accurate with the traditional May-July wage contract settlements and to be a true construction year estimating and cost guide. You can: Develop budgets, Calculate change orders, Prepare formal bids and Draw up estimates faster and easier than ever before, with the peace of mind that no element of the project is overlooked, and that your labor and material prices have been carefully researched. This Cost Guide Includes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ARCHITECTS CONTRACTORS & ENGINEERS GUIDE TO CONSTRUCTION COSTS DIVISION 1, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, Section 1 1A Equipment DIVISION 2, SITE WORK & DEMOLITION, Section 2 2A Quick Estimating DIVISION 3, CONCRETE, Section 3 3A Quick Estimating DIVISION 4, MASONRY, Section 4 4A Quick Estimating DIVISION 5, METALS, Section 5 5A Quick Estimating DIVISION 6, WOOD & PLASTICS, Section 6 6A Quick Estimating DIVISION 7, THERMAL & MOISTURE PROTECTION, Section 7 7 A Quick Estimating DIVISION 8, DOORS & WINDOWS, Section 8 8A Quick Estimating DIVISION 9, FINISHES, Section 9 DIVISION 10, SPECIALTIES, Section 10 DIVISION 11, EQUIPMENT, Section 11 DIVISION 12, FURNISHINGS, Section 12 DIVISION 13, SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION, Section 13 DIVISION 14, CONVEYING SYSTEMS, Section 14 DIVISION 15, MECHANICAL, Section 15 DIVISION 16, ELECTRICAL, Section 16 SQUARE FOOT COSTS, Section SF U.S. MEASUREMENTS, METRIC EQUIV'S, & AC&E ANNUAL INDEX, Section MM ALPHABETICAL INDEX, Section AI Includes: Book By: Don Roth Published by: BNI Building News ISBN: 978-158855-114-6 176 Pages, 8-1/2 x 11 2011 Edition |
