Estimating in Building Construction 9th Edition by Steven Peterson, 9780134701165

Estimating in Building Construction 9th edition is an important book for all those dealing with cost estimation in modern building projects. Designed for students and early career professionals working in the construction, architecture, or engineering fields, this 9th edition whose ISBN 9780134701165 covers all aspects of preparing a bid from the general contractor’s point of view. That theory is balanced with practical application throughout the textbook, guiding the reader through detailed procedural steps necessary for estimating simple to moderately complex residential and commercial buildings.

The coverage is fully in line with ABET and ACCE accreditation standards, setting clear benchmarks for measuring student progress. New to this 9th edition book Estimating in Building Construction is a chapter on specialty contractors which broadens the relevance and scope of the book. Two chapters have also been rewritten for clarity and the appendices reorganized for ease of reference.

This book’s main characteristics are its thorough discussion of estimating techniques, useful advice on preparing bids, and an extensive list of practice problems. Teachers can present the subject in the classroom in the most effective way possible with the help of a number of excellent supplements. A great textbook for practitioners and students looking to improve their construction cost estimation skills is Estimating in Building Construction (9780134701165). Given the fundamental abilities and information that students are given, this textbook is most successfully used in both the classroom and the field.