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Commercial Steel Estimating
Commercial Steel Estimating is a must-have ready reference for construction professionals on the process for steel estimating. Written using laymen's terms, it may be used as an instruction manual on how to create a complete, comprehensive steel estimate.
This book offers information on the following:
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How to find jobs to bid
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How to create a comprehensive pricing schedule
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How to write a comprehensive bid proposal
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Project Specification explanations and applications
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Project Drawings explanations and applications
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How to read and interpret contract drawings
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Detailed explanations on shop labor
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Detailed explanation of shipping and handling applications
Chapter 1 - The Steel Estimator, describes the job requirements and the estimating process
Chapter 2 - The Pricing Breakdown, lists the pricing categories needed in a quote
Chapter 3 - The Bid Letter, provides an example and detailed description for a proposal
Chapter 4 - The Bid Documents, describes and explains the scope of work
Chapter 5 - The Contract Drawings, describes and explains how to read plans, section cuts and details
Chapter 6 - Steel Materials, provides an introduction to material shapes and their uses
Chapter 7 - Reading Structural Drawings, explains how to extract the fabrication items to bid
Chapter 8 - Structural Material Listing, explains the process for calculating the fabricated items
Chapter 9 - Reading Architectural Drawings, describes the process for extracting miscellaneous fabrications
Chapter 10 - Fabrication Labor, explains labor time applications for fabrication
Chapter 11 - Paint and Painting, explains how to find and use paint specifications, including calculations
Chapter 12 - Shipping and Handling, describes how to calculate material handling, loading, and shipping costs.
