HT Estimate with RSMeans Costworks

Learn construction cost estimating using North America's most recognized construction cost data from RSMeans.

This step-by-step guide develops problem-solving skills through over 300 sample problems and exercises -- many with solutions -- that show how to apply the cost data.

All of the major construction items, including site work, concrete and masonry, wood and metal framing, doors and windows, finish work, roofing, and mechanical/electrical/plumbing are covered, organized according to the CSI MasterFormat system.

Access to a password-protected web site is included, which contains the instruction version of RSMeans CostWorks, the electronic version of RS Means Building Construction Cost Data, and sample building plans and spreadsheets, enabling you to practice your skills in creating a complete construction estimate.

The Fourth Edition is based on Means 2011 Building Construction Cost Data, and features a new chapter introducing cost estimating as a part of construction management, a new chapter on mathematical intuition and judgment.