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NEW! 2021 ESTIMATING BOOKS

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• Cost Estimating (A Tutorial)• Estimating Data• Critical Factor in Estimating

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310 CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATING AIDS

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QUICK-CARDS™ REVISED!These QuickCards provide a collection of checklists, formulas, quick look-ups and tables for the estimator. A great reference for the general contractor and subcontractor alike.

2021 RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION REMODELING/ REPAIR COSTS This new edition of Construction Estimating provides a comprehensive

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2021 Craftsman Cost Books provide manhours, suggested crew sizes, equipment rates and the labor cost for installation of every job and practically every type of material in construction. They also provide clear descriptions on what is included in the job being estimated so you know exactly what the job and the prices for that job entail. Each book also comes with a FREE software download!

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BUILDERS GUIDE TO PROJECT BUDGET & JOB COSTS CHECKLIST

• General• Sitework • Foundation• Framing• Exterior Finish• Exterior Finish• Masonry• Windows & Doors

• Interior Finish• Specialties• Plumbing• Electrical• HVAC• Cleanup• Miscellaneous

This booklet includes the following fifteen budget & cost sections:

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2021 Interior Costs Book with RSMeans Data The focus of this data set is on new, commercial, interior construction. It is aimed primarily at estimating commercial and industrial projects or large multi-family housing projects costing $3,500,000 or more. (9781950656608) ..................................... $319.00

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