Table of Contents

About the Authors Preface Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Bid documents Chapter 3 Estimating Process Chapter 4 Conceptual Cost Estimating Chapter 5 Cost of Construction Labor and Equipment Chapter 6 Handling and Transporting Meterial Chapter 7 Earthwork and Excavation Chapter 8 Highways and Pavements Chapter 9 Foundations Chapter 10 Concrete Structures Chapter 11 Steel Structures Chapter 12 Carpentry Chapter 13 Roofing and Flashing Chapter 14 Masonry Chapter 15 Floor Systems and Floor Finishes Chapter 16 Painting Chapter 17 Plumbing Chapter 18 Electric WiringChapter 19 Sewerage SystemsChapter 20 Water Distribution SystemsChapter 21 Total Cost of Engineering ProjectsChapter 22 Computer EstimatingAppendix Example Bid DocumentsIndex

About the Author

Robert L. Peurifoy was Professor Emeritus at the University of Texas at Austin.