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Exceptional even applies to newer versions
I can't emphasize how true the previous reviewer's statement that "It is almost impossible to learn the full power of the Timberline Precision Estimating programs by studing the Timberline manuals. It's like trying to learn a foreign language with only a pocket dictionary. This book walks you through the concepts and structure of the program, so that the various pieces form a logical whole." Excellent guide
It is almost impossible to learn the full power of the Timberline Precision Estimating programs by studing the Timberline manuals.It's like trying to learn a foreign language with only a pocket dictionary. This book walks you through the concepts and structure of the program, so that the various pieces form a logical whole.You learn to exploit the power of the program, rather than curse the complexity.The chapters on work packages, and especially the "intelligent work packages" are worth ten times the purchase price.Read more

Subjects:  1. General    2. Technology & Industrial Arts    3. Science/Mathematics    4. Estimating    5. Building construction & materials    6. Data processing    7. Building Construction Costs    8. Engineering    9. Estimates   

Subjects:  1. Building    2. Building Construction Costs    3. Construction - Estimating    4. Construction - General    5. Design & Construction    6. Estimates    7. Estimating    8. Home Improvement / Construction    9. Reference    10. Technology    11. Building construction & materials   

Subjects:  1. Building Construction Costs    2. Buildings    3. Construction - General    4. Estimates    5. Estimating    6. Houses    7. Maintenance and repair    8. Reference    9. Remodeling & Renovation    10. Repair and reconstruction    11. Technology & Industrial Arts   

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A contractors point of view.
This is a very complete compilation of cost data for commercial construction. The systems portion is very helpful for a quick estimation but the real value is in the wide variety of componets listed. This book will take awhile to learn to use for the new contractor but the investment in time is worth while.

A Good Starting Point
For anyone in the construction management field, this text is a well-known reference.Nothing can replace your own firm's historical productivity data and quotes from subcontractors and suppliers, but RS Means can give you a good idea of where an estimate begins.It is a great tool for architects and owners to calculate preliminary cost estimates for a wide range of products.

The most famous book in construction field.
This book is famous enough not to mention...
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Subjects:  1. Building Construction Costs    2. Construction - General    3. Estimating    4. Reference    5. Technology    6. Technology & Industrial Arts   

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2006 National Electrical Estimator
Very easy to use, and estimates easily transfered to quickbooks.I am very pleased with it.

electrical estimation made easy
this book makes electrical estimation easy and fast. it has added benifits of a cd and internet access. it has made my estimations faster and is accurate. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Building Construction Costs    2. Construction - Electrical    3. Do-It-Yourself - Electrical    4. Engineering - Electrical & Electronic    5. Estimating    6. Interior Design    7. Reference    8. Science/Mathematics    9. Technology    10. Technology & Industrial Arts   

Subjects:  1. Building Construction Costs    2. Construction - General    3. Do-It-Yourself    4. Estimates    5. Estimating    6. Landscape    7. Landscape Architecture And Design    8. Landscape architecture    9. Landscape gardening    10. Landscaping industry    11. Technology & Industrial Arts   

Subjects:  1. Construction - Estimating    2. Construction - General    3. Estimates    4. Estimating    5. General    6. Home Improvement / Construction    7. House painting    8. Painting, Industrial    9. Plastering And Painting    10. Reference   

Subjects:  1. Construction - General    2. Dwellings    3. Estimating    4. Handbooks, manuals, etc    5. Home Improvement / Construction    6. Reference    7. Remodeling   

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Enticing Start--Costly Finish?
RSMeans is a well known name in construction--so well known that I expected much better from this book. Here are some pros and cons of this edition:
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Subjects:  1. Building Construction Costs    2. Construction - General    3. Costs    4. Do-It-Yourself    5. Dwellings    6. Estimates    7. Estimating    8. Home Improvement / Construction    9. Home Maintenance And Repair    10. House & Home    11. Interior architecture    12. Remodeling    13. Remodeling & Renovation    14. Repair   

Subjects:  1. Building Construction Costs    2. Construction - General    3. Design & Construction    4. Estimating    5. Reference    6. Technology & Industrial Arts   

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An essential instructional reference for professionals
Now in a fully updated and significantly expanded fourth edition, Richard Langedyk's Estimating & Bidding For Builders & Remodelers includes the National Home Estimator CD-Rom (which includes a 45-minute interactive multimedia tutorial). An essential instructional reference for professionals needing to accurate scope out and reliably estimate the cost of building new structures and/or remodeling existing structures, Richard Langedyk (Senior Instructor for Construction Estimating Institute of America, Sarasota, Florida) draws upon more than twenty-two years of professional experience to show how to avoid common estimating mistakes, determine both labor and material costs, and put in a bid that is expert in both quality and appearance. Estimating & Bidding For Builders & Remodelers is a practical, accessible, superbly organized, comprehensive, and "user friendly" workbook which should be on the personal reference shelf of every professional building contractor.
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Subjects:  1. Building    2. Building Construction Costs    3. Buildings    4. Crafts & Hobbies    5. Estimates    6. Estimating    7. General    8. Hobbies/Crafts    9. Home Improvement / Construction    10. Repair and reconstruction   

Subjects:  1. Building    2. Building Construction Costs    3. Buildings    4. Construction - General    5. Estimates    6. Estimating    7. Repair and reconstruction    8. Risk And Insurance Administration    9. Technology & Industrial Arts   

Subjects:  1. Construction - Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning    2. Construction - Plumbing    3. Estimating    4. Technology & Industrial Arts   

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Helps you learn how deep to dig.
Very good book with actual price estimates from the people who know best, RS Means (we use their database at work (Facilities area) for estimating. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Building Construction Costs    2. Construction - General    3. Estimating    4. Home Improvement / Construction    5. Home Maintenance And Repair    6. Remodeling & Renovation    7. Repair    8. Science/Mathematics    9. Technology   

Subjects:  1. Building Construction Costs    2. Construction - General    3. Estimating    4. Home Maintenance And Repair    5. Reference    6. Remodeling & Renovation    7. Technology    8. Technology & Industrial Arts   

Subjects:  1. Building Construction Costs    2. Concrete Construction    3. Construction - Masonry    4. Do-It-Yourself    5. Estimating    6. Technology & Industrial Arts   

Subjects:  1. Construction - General    2. Estimating    3. Remodeling & Renovation    4. Technology & Industrial Arts   

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Heavy Construction Cost Data- 14th Edition
This is a great reference guide in standard version. To avoid confusion, the ISBN number for the metric version is 0 87629 555 3. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Accounting - Financial    2. Business & Economics    3. Business/Economics    4. Construction - General    5. Estimating    6. Technology & Industrial Arts   

Subjects:  1. Building Construction Costs    2. Do-It-Yourself    3. Estimating    4. Home Improvement / Construction    5. House & Home    6. Reference   

Subjects:  1. Architecture    2. Construction - Estimating    3. Estimating    4. General    5. Home Improvement / Construction    6. Mechanical & Electrical Systems (Building Engineering)