This new edition is loaded with tips, checklists, worksheets, data tables, and tutorials that will provide you tools to effectively navigate through every step of the estimating process. Focus is on the construction estimating "how-to" essentials with on-the-spot answers backed up with graphic examples.

With a thorough understanding of the important profit-making factors within construction, its comprehensive coverage includes marketing, bid planning, scope review, quantity take-off for all trades and divisions, cost analysis, value engineering, Excel spreadsheet estimating and more. Includes on-line tutorials.