{"product_id":"how-to-estimate-with-rsmeans-data-basic-skills-for-building-construction-9781118977965","title":"How to Estimate with Rsmeans Data: Basic Skills for Building Construction","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Rsmeans\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Rsmeans\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Rsmeans\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Construction - Estimating\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA practical, hands-on guide to real-world construction estimating\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow to Estimate with RSMeans Data \u003c\/i\u003eis the only instructional book on construction cost estimating that uses the most popular source of construction cost data, RS Means. This updated fifth edition includes new coverage on the role of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the estimating process, and over 300 sample problems and exercises that show you how to apply cost data to your building project based on the \u003ci\u003eRS Means 2015 Building Construction Cost Data\u003c\/i\u003e. The companion website provides access to \u003ci\u003eRS Means CostWorks\u003c\/i\u003e data, allowing you to use real-world numbers in your practice estimates, and the included Instructor's Manual provides step-by-step solutions to problems in the book. Focused on the practical aspects of estimating, this book emphasizes the application of estimating techniques—which are transferable to any estimating software—through problem solving and the ground-up creation of complete construction project estimates.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstimating skills are fundamental to the construction industry, and are applied by all parties at all levels throughout the industry. This book is a hands-on guide to the techniques and tools used to create a thorough estimate, with plenty of opportunities for practice.\u003c\/p\u003e  *Apply cost data to \u003ci\u003eall\u003c\/i\u003e aspects of the building project *Practice your skills on over 300 sample problems *Construct a complete estimate using RSMeans  \u003cp\u003eBesides being an essential construction skill, learning estimating helps you become familiar with reading and understanding construction blueprints and how construction assemblies are built. Mastery of these vital skills is important to your future career, and \u003ci\u003eHow to Estimate with RSMeans Data\u003c\/i\u003e is your ideal guide to a solid foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rsmeans","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45203703234711,"sku":"9781118977965","price":7084.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781118977965.webp?v=1769208827","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/how-to-estimate-with-rsmeans-data-basic-skills-for-building-construction-9781118977965","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}