Preface xvAbout the Author xviiIntroduction xixCHAPTER 1 The Basis of the Estimate 1CHAPTER 2 Understanding the Specifications 21CHAPTER 3 Calculating Linear Measure, Area, and Volume 43CHAPTER 4 The Quantity Takeoff and Pricing Phases 55CHAPTER 5 Understanding the Cost Elements of a Unit Price 81CHAPTER 6 Division 1--General Requirements 95CHAPTER 7 Existing Conditions 107CHAPTER 8 Concrete 123CHAPTER 9 Masonry 153CHAPTER 10 Metals 193CHAPTER 11 Wood, Plastics, and Composites 219CHAPTER 12 Thermal and Moisture Protection 257CHAPTER 13 Openings 299CHAPTER 14 Finishes 333CHAPTER 15 Specialties 379CHAPTER 17 Fire Suppression 409CHAPTER 18 Plumbing 421CHAPTER 19 Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) 443CHAPTER 20 Integrated Automation 465CHAPTER 21 Electrical 469CHAPTER 22 Communications, Electronic Safety, and Security 497CHAPTER 23 Earthwork 507CHAPTER 24 Exterior Improvements 533CHAPTER 25 Utilities 559CHAPTER 26 Profit and Contingencies 583CHAPTER 27 Estimating by Computer 595CHAPTER 28 Conceptual Estimating 613Solutions to Questions And Problems 619Index 655

Wayne J. Del Pico is President of W.J. Del Pico, Inc., which provides management and litigation support services in the construction industry. He has more than 40 years of experience in construction management, scheduling, and estimating, and has taught construction courses at Northeastern University, Boston, USA, and Wentworth Institute of Technology, where he is currently senior affiliated faculty.