Means Mechanical Estimating Methods: Takeoff & Pricing for HVAC & Plumbing, Updated 4th Edition

Introduction.

Part 1 – The Estimating Process.

Chapter 1: Guidelines for Estimating.

Chapter 2: Types of Estimates.

Order of Magnitude Estimates.

Square Foot & Cubic Foot Estimates.

Assemblies (or Systems) Estimates.

Unit Price Estimates.

Scheduling Estimate.

Chapter 3: Before Starting the Estimate.

Chapter 4: The Quantity Takeoff.

Summary.

Chapter 5: Pricing the Estimate.

Sources of Cost Information.

Types of Costs.

Chapter 6: Direct Costs.

Material.

Labor.

Equipment.

Subcontractors.

Project Overhead.

Bonds.

Sales Tax.

Chapter 7: Indirect Costs.

Taxes & Insurance.

Office or Operating Overhead.

Profit.

Contingencies.

Chapter 8: The Estimate Summary.

Chapter 9: Pre-Bid Scheduling.

Chapter 10: Bidding Strategies.

Resource Analysis.

Market Analysis.

Maximizing the Profit-to-Volume Ratio.

Chapter 11: Cost Control & Analysis.

Productivity & Efficiency.

Overtime Impact.

Retainage & Cash Flow.

Life Cycle Costs.

Chapter 12: Estimating Considerations for Historic Buildings.

Labor Considerations.

Specifications.

Installation.

Part 2 – Components of Mechanical Systems.

Chapter 13: Piping.

Steel Pipe.

Screwed Fittings & Flanges for Steel Pipe.

Steel Weld Fittings & Flanges.

Grip Type Mechanical Joint Fittings.

Cast-Iron Pipe.

Cast-Iron Soil Pipe Fittings.

Copper Pipe & Tubing.

Copper Fittings & Flanges.

Plastic Pipe & Tubing.

Fittings for Plastic Pipe & Tubing.

Pre-Insulated Pipe or Conduit.

Valves.

Pipe Hangers & Supports.

Chapter 14: Pumps.

Chapter 15: Plumbing Systems.

Fixtures & Appliances.

Drains & Carriers.

Chapter 16: Fire Protection.

Standpipe Systems.

Sprinkler Systems.

Chemical, Foam, & Gas Fire Suppression.

Chapter 17: Heating, Ventilating, & Air Conditioning.

Heating Boilers.

Hydronic Terminal Units.

Chillers & Hydronic Cooling.

Air-Handling Equipment.

Fans & Gravity Ventilators.

Chapter 18: Ductwork.

Chapter 19: Insulation.

Chapter 20: Automatic Temperature Controls.

Chapter 21: Supports, Anchors, & Guides.

Part 3 – Sample Estimates.

Chapter 22: Using Means Mechanical & Plumbing Cost Data.

Format & Data.

Unit Price Costs.

Assemblies Cost Tables.

Estimating References.

City Cost Indexes.

Chapter 23: Square Foot & Systems Estimating Examples.

Project Description.

Square Foot Estimating Example.

Systems Estimating Example.

The Estimate Summary.

Chapter 24: Unit Price Estimating Example.

Project Description.

Getting Started.

Plumbing.

Fire Protection.

Heating, Ventilating, & Air Conditioning.

Summarizing the Unit Price Estimate.

Appendix.

Index.