RSMeans Plumbing Estimating Methods

Now in its third edition, this estimating guide offers comprehensive coverage of all aspects of plumbing: Residential, commercial, industrial, and medical systems The most common plumbing materials and methods, subsystems and components Pricing quantities for an estimate and calculating markup Preparing bids Best techniques for using Means Plumbing Cost Data Sample takeoff and estimate forms Includes special sections on change order analysis, estimating for additions, and alterations to existing systems. Also covers budget and assemblies estimating. A complete sample estimate shows you how to perform each step in the estimating process, making it easy to follow the authors' methods.

About the Authors:

Joseph J. Galeno, CEO of Projex, Inc., a construction management firm in New York City, has more than 25 years' experience in CM, claims, cost engineering and scheduling, Sheldon T. Greene has been a construction consultant in plumbing/mechanical estimating, CM, and value engineering for Projex, Inc. and has 40 years' experience in construction cost control, contract negotiations, and field supervision.

For over 55 years, RSMeans, a product line of Reed Construction Data, has been the leading publisher of construction cost data and reference books. The company services over 250,000 construction professionals throughout the U.S. and Canada. Clients include contractors, architects, engineers, facility managers, developers, appraisers, educators, and municipal and government agencies. With 27 annual cost data books and over 60 reference books, Means also provides electronic data, consulting services, and seminars.

Preface
About the Authors
Introduction
The Plumbing System
Basic Materials and Methods
Pipe and Pie Fittings for Interior Plumbing
Pipe and Pipe Fittings-Site (Outside)
Tube and Tube Fittings
Vlaves and Control devices
Pipe Support Systems
Pipe Insulation
Painting and Identification
Rigging
Concrete Pads and Vibration Isolation
Excavation and Backfill
Tests and Adjustments
Plumbing Subsystems and Components
Plumbing Fixtures and Trim
Domestic Hot and Cold Water Systems
Sanitary Waste and Vent Systems
Storm Drainage Systems
Fire Protection Systems
Special Piping Systems
Plumbing Site Work Systems
Plumbing Estimating
Preparing for the Estimate
Estimating Tools
Takeoff Forms
Estimate Forms
Summary Sheet
Plumbing Codes
Vendor Catalogs
Trade Price Sheets
Working Areas
The Takeoff
Reading and Digesting Specifications
Becoming familiar with the Drawings
Taking Off Quantities from drawings
Sample Job
Writing Up and Pricing the Estimate
Writing Up the Estimate
The Art of Pricing
Material Pricing and Discounts
Composition of the Labor-Hour
Pricing the Sample Takeoff
Marking Up and Completing the Estimate
Breakdown for Markup
Contingencies
Completing the Sample Estimate
Submitting the Estimate
Other Plumbing Estimates
Change Order Analysis
Estimating Additions and Alterations
Budget Estimating
Computerized Estimating Systems
Using Means Plumbing Cost Data
Four Levels of Estimates
Data Format
Unit Price Costs
Means Order of Magnitude and Square Foot Cost Data
Assemblies Cost tables
Estimating References
Square Foot and Systems estimating Examples
Project Description
Square Foot Estimating Example
Systems Estimating Example
The Estimate Summary
Unit Price estimating Example
Project Description
Getting Started
Plumbing
Fire Protection
Summarizing the Unit Price Estimate
Appendices
Standard Plumbing Fixture Symbols
Labor Hour Production tables
Wage rate Information and Adjustment facts
Codes and Standards
Abbreviations
Glossary
Index
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