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Estimating Construction Costs, 2nd Ed. by R. L. Peurifay, Okla. State Univ. 446 pp. 699. us (1958) $12.75.
Intended to give a full understanding of the principles of estimating the costs of construction. It is also intended to give reasonably accurate production rates for labor and equipment, as a guide to an estimator. The book covers the costs of many types of construction equipment and the hourly costs of owning and operating such equipment.
Contents Preface. List of Abbreviations and Symbols. Introduction. Cost of Construction Equipment. Handling and Transporting Material. Earthwork and Excavatiion. Highways and Pavements. Piling and Bracing. Concrete Structures. Floor Finishes. Floor Systems. Masonry. Carpentry. Interior Finish, Mill Work, and Walllboard. Lathing and Plastering. Painting. Glass and Glazing. Roofing and Flashing. Plumbing. Electric Wiring. Steel Structures. Water and Sewerage Systems. Total Cost of Engineering Projects. Appendixes. Index.
Construction Estimating and Job Preplanning by George E. Deatherage, George E. Dether-oge & So. 302 pp., 7-1/4 x 9.7/8, 120 illus. (1965) $14.50.
In construction the awarding of contracts depends on bids, and bids and the prospect of profit in their turn depend on accurate estimates, therefore, the role of the construction estimator remains crucial, demanding, and even dangerous. In recent years books have appeared which assist the estimator in his task. This book, however, goes much further. It emphasizes the importance of accurately predetermining the order and cost of the methods to be used in constructing a project. By "methods" is meant that combination of men and machines selected to perform each specific part of the work to be done. Moreover, this book for the first time adapts and applies industrial engineering techniques to job preplanning in order to create a basis for sound and accurate estimates. For contractors, estimators, supervisors, foremen and all destined to assume managerial roles in construction.
Chronic Grumbler one who, when opportunity knocks complains about the noise.
MASONRY September, 1966