Commercial Steel Estimating A Comprehensive Guide To Mastering The Basics Olsen by Olsen, Kerri S. 9780486446004, 9780831134396, 9781621985754, 048644600X, 0831134399, 162198575X instant download after payment.

There has never been available a compilation of information on steel estimating such as this one in the entire history of steel fabrication. Designed to provide enough information to train someone new in all the aspects of becoming a steel estimator, this manual is ideal for anyone who wants to learn how to become a steel estimator, as well as anyone who wants to learn the entire process including many trade secrets. It is a must have for architects, engineers, general contractors, owners and developers that need to know about steel. The book contains all the basic requirements of the steel estimating trade in specific detail. It uses a bid set of construction plans and specifications and explains each element of producing a bid from these construction documents. It also provides unique information on shop fabrication labor and how to apply that labor to fabricated parts.
Content:
Front Matter
• Introduction
• Table of Contents
1. The Steel Estimator
2. The Pricing Breakdown
3. The Bid Letter
4. The Bid Documents
5. The Contract Drawings
6. Steel Materials
7. Reading Structural Drawings
8. Structural Steel Material Listing
9. Reading Architectural Drawings
10. Fabrication Labor
11. Paint and Painting
12. Shipping and Handling
Notes and References
Index