Commercial Steel Estimating A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering the Basics

There has never been available a compilation of information on steel estimating such as this one in the entire history of steel fabrication. Even if you know nothing about steel, you can read Commercial Steel Estimating and by the time you have reached the end, you will know how to create a complete steel estimate.Commercial Steel Estimating speaks to everyone in layman's terms and facilitates steel estimating by including chapters on topics such as shop labor and paint application. It uses a bid set of construction plans and specifications, explaining each element of producing a bid from these documents. Numerous illustrations are included, together with complete explanations on how to read and understand the details.Commercial Steel Estimating is also a must-have ready reference for architects, engineers, general contractors, building owners, and developers who want or need to understand the steel estimating process - including the invaluable trade secrets that come only through years of experience. FeaturesHow to find jobs to bidHow to create a comprehensive pricing scheduleHow to write a comprehensive bid proposalProject Specification explanations and applicationsProject Drawings explanations and applicationsHow to write a bid letterHow to read and interpret the contract drawings and specificationsA detailed explanation of shipping and handling applications