,Estimating in Building Construction
E ighth E dition
Steven J. Peterson
Weber State University
Frank R. Dagostino
Boston Columbus Indianapolis New York San Francisco Upper Saddle River
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, To my father for encouraging me to get an education and
my mother for her loving support. SP
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Peterson, Steven J.
Estimating in building construction/Steven J. Peterson, Weber State University, Frank R. Dagostino.—Eighth edition.
pages cm
Previous edition by Frank R. Dagostino, Steven J. Peterson.
ISBN-13: 978-0-13-343110-0 (alk. paper)
ISBN-10: 0-13-343110-X (alk. paper)
1. Building—Estimates. 2. Building—Estimates—Data processing. I. Dagostino, Frank R. Estimating in building
construction. II. Title.
TH435.D18 2015
692’.5—dc23
2013034476
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
ISBN-10: 0-13-343110-X
ISBN-13: 978-0-13-343110-0
, PREFACE
T
stimating problems using a building information model
E
for a wood-framed office building (included on the
he eighth edition continues to build on the strong
companion website) have been included in the problem
foundation of the previous editions. The need for
sets of many of the chapters.
estimators to understand the theory behind quan-
● A discussion of Fair Labor Standards Act and
tification is critical and must be fully understood prior to
Davis-Bacon Act has been added to Chapter 7.
performing any computerized estimating. This underlying
● Chapter 8 has been rewritten to provide a more thorough
premise has been one of the guiding principles that began
discussion of equipment costs.
with Mr. Dagostino and continues with the current author.
● Chapter 17 has been rewritten to provide a more
This edition uses extensive examples and exercises to dem-
thorough discussion of estimating electrical.
onstrate the estimating methodology and the organization
● Chapter 18 has been rewritten to provide a more
of the estimate. Estimating is an art that relies heavily on the
thorough discussion of estimating plumbing, including
judgment of the person performing the takeoff. A person’s
fire sprinklers.
estimating skills can only be developed with practice; there-
● Chapter 19 has been rewritten to provide a more
fore, the reader is encouraged to work the example problems
thorough discussion of estimating HVAC.
and apply the skills taught in this book. Since the estimate is
● Chapter 20 has been rewritten to provide a more
used throughout the project, the assumptions and method-
thorough discussion of profit.
ologies assumed must be documented and organized so that
● A bid simulation has been added to the instructor
subsequent users will have access to this knowledge.
resource materials. Student instructions for the bid
simulation are found in Appendix H.All supplementary
NEW TO THIS EDITION plans for the Appendices can be found at the Pearson
Careers Resources for Students website (http://www.
The intent of this revision is to expand the estimating mate- pearsonhighered.com/careersresources/) by searching
rial covered by this book and to bring other material in line for the book by title or going to Browse by Discipline and
with current industry practices. The following is a list of key choosing Civil and Construction Technology.
changes and additions that have been made to this edition:
● Over 200 problems have been added to the chapters. I thank the following for their insightful reviews: Stuart
● Chapter 4 has been rewritten to give the reader a better Bernstein, University of Nebraska; Daniel Castro, Georgia
overview of the estimating process. Institute of Technology–Atlanta; Soon-Jae Lee, Texas
● A discussion of the use of building information modeling State University; and Charles Parker, East Tennessee State
(BIM) in estimating has been added to Chapter 5. University.
Steven Peterson
iii
E ighth E dition
Steven J. Peterson
Weber State University
Frank R. Dagostino
Boston Columbus Indianapolis New York San Francisco Upper Saddle River
Amsterdam Cape Town Dubai London Madrid Milan Munich Paris Montréal Toronto
Delhi Mexico City São Paulo Sydney Hong Kong Seoul Singapore Taipei Tokyo
, To my father for encouraging me to get an education and
my mother for her loving support. SP
Editorial Director: Vernon R. Anthony Art Director: Jayne Conte
Senior Acquisitions Editor: Lindsey Gill Cover Designer: Karen Noferi
Editorial Assistant: Nancy Kesterson Image Permission Coordinator: Mike Lackey
Director of Marketing: David Gesell Cover Photo: Shutterstock: arek_malang
Senior Marketing Coordinator: Media Director: Leslie Brado
Alicia Wozniak Lead Media Project Manager: April Cleland
Marketing Assistant: Les Roberts Full-Service Project Management/
Program Manager: Maren L. Beckman Composition: Integra Software Services, Ltd.
Project Manager: Holly Shufeldt Printer/Binder: Edwards Brothers
Procurement Specialist: Deidra Skahill Cover Printer: Lehigh Phoenix
Credits and acknowledgments borrowed from other sources and reproduced, with permission, in this textbook appear on the appropriate
page within text.
Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries. Screen shots and icons
reprinted with permission from the Microsoft Corporation. This book is not sponsored or endorsed by or affiliated with the Microsoft
Corporation.
Autodesk® screen shots reprinted with the permission of Autodesk, Inc. Autodesk and Revit are registered trademarks or trademarks of
Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and other countries.
Copyright © 2015, 2011, 2003 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Manufactured in the United States of America. This
publication is protected by Copyright, and permission should be obtained from the publisher prior to any prohibited reproduction, storage
in a retrieval system, or transmission in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or likewise. To obtain
permission(s) to use material from this work, please submit a written request to Pearson Education, Inc., Permissions Department, One
Lake Street, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458, or you may fax your request to 201-236-3290.
Many of the designations by manufacturers and sellers to distinguish their products are claimed as trademarks. Where those designations
appear in this book, and the publisher was aware of a trademark claim, the designations have been printed in initial caps or all caps.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Peterson, Steven J.
Estimating in building construction/Steven J. Peterson, Weber State University, Frank R. Dagostino.—Eighth edition.
pages cm
Previous edition by Frank R. Dagostino, Steven J. Peterson.
ISBN-13: 978-0-13-343110-0 (alk. paper)
ISBN-10: 0-13-343110-X (alk. paper)
1. Building—Estimates. 2. Building—Estimates—Data processing. I. Dagostino, Frank R. Estimating in building
construction. II. Title.
TH435.D18 2015
692’.5—dc23
2013034476
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
ISBN-10: 0-13-343110-X
ISBN-13: 978-0-13-343110-0
, PREFACE
T
stimating problems using a building information model
E
for a wood-framed office building (included on the
he eighth edition continues to build on the strong
companion website) have been included in the problem
foundation of the previous editions. The need for
sets of many of the chapters.
estimators to understand the theory behind quan-
● A discussion of Fair Labor Standards Act and
tification is critical and must be fully understood prior to
Davis-Bacon Act has been added to Chapter 7.
performing any computerized estimating. This underlying
● Chapter 8 has been rewritten to provide a more thorough
premise has been one of the guiding principles that began
discussion of equipment costs.
with Mr. Dagostino and continues with the current author.
● Chapter 17 has been rewritten to provide a more
This edition uses extensive examples and exercises to dem-
thorough discussion of estimating electrical.
onstrate the estimating methodology and the organization
● Chapter 18 has been rewritten to provide a more
of the estimate. Estimating is an art that relies heavily on the
thorough discussion of estimating plumbing, including
judgment of the person performing the takeoff. A person’s
fire sprinklers.
estimating skills can only be developed with practice; there-
● Chapter 19 has been rewritten to provide a more
fore, the reader is encouraged to work the example problems
thorough discussion of estimating HVAC.
and apply the skills taught in this book. Since the estimate is
● Chapter 20 has been rewritten to provide a more
used throughout the project, the assumptions and method-
thorough discussion of profit.
ologies assumed must be documented and organized so that
● A bid simulation has been added to the instructor
subsequent users will have access to this knowledge.
resource materials. Student instructions for the bid
simulation are found in Appendix H.All supplementary
NEW TO THIS EDITION plans for the Appendices can be found at the Pearson
Careers Resources for Students website (http://www.
The intent of this revision is to expand the estimating mate- pearsonhighered.com/careersresources/) by searching
rial covered by this book and to bring other material in line for the book by title or going to Browse by Discipline and
with current industry practices. The following is a list of key choosing Civil and Construction Technology.
changes and additions that have been made to this edition:
● Over 200 problems have been added to the chapters. I thank the following for their insightful reviews: Stuart
● Chapter 4 has been rewritten to give the reader a better Bernstein, University of Nebraska; Daniel Castro, Georgia
overview of the estimating process. Institute of Technology–Atlanta; Soon-Jae Lee, Texas
● A discussion of the use of building information modeling State University; and Charles Parker, East Tennessee State
(BIM) in estimating has been added to Chapter 5. University.
Steven Peterson
iii
