{"product_id":"essentials-of-heavy-construction-estimating","title":"Essentials of Heavy Construction Estimating","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the essential skills one must develop to succeed in the construction business is estimating. There are several factors that go into winning contracts at a buildable and profitable value, but the primary factor is an estimate that is well thought out and executed.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eEstimating is a combination of cost accounting, engineering skills, and the art of visualizing how things are built. With this in mind, the book will focus on the fundamentals and key processes that give an estimator the ability to dissect a project into quantities, work components, schedules, risks, etc. that allow an estimator to provide management with a competitive and buildable cost evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThis bookÑby a construction professionalÑfocuses on estimating for the submittal of a firm or hard money bid on design-bid-build projects.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether youÕre an engineering student, estimator, architect, professional engineer or construction professional, there are key fundamentals and processes presented that can be beneficial to you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lance deStwolinski","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44261032493217,"sku":"9781483492704","price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0462\/1120\/3233\/files\/14qkgjq7-front-shortedge-384_1a91a1cc-a318-4b05-a812-c46699c2915d.jpg?v=1747765875","url":"https:\/\/bookswholesale.myshopify.com\/products\/essentials-of-heavy-construction-estimating","provider":"BooksWholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}