{"product_id":"fundamentals-of-construction-estimating-by-david-pratt","title":"Fundamentals of Construction Estimating by David Pratt","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📘 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fundamentals of Construction Estimating (4th Edition)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e David J. Pratt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cengage Learning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 496\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9781337399395\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📖 About this Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFundamentals of Construction Estimating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a comprehensive introduction to the principles, techniques, and professional practices of construction cost estimating. Written by experienced quantity surveyor and educator \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDavid J. Pratt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this widely adopted textbook provides students with the practical knowledge required to accurately estimate construction costs and prepare competitive bids for residential and commercial projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book presents estimating procedures in a clear, step-by-step format, guiding readers through the complete estimating process—from interpreting construction drawings and performing quantity takeoffs to pricing materials, labor, equipment, subcontractor work, and project overhead. Realistic residential and commercial case studies allow students to apply estimating methods to actual construction scenarios, reinforcing both technical skills and professional judgment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for architecture, construction management, civil engineering, and quantity surveying students, this text demonstrates how accurate estimating supports project feasibility, budgeting, scheduling, and successful project delivery. Through practical exercises and real-world examples, students develop the analytical skills necessary to make informed cost decisions throughout the design and construction process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📑 Table of Contents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction to Construction Estimating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction Drawings and Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity Takeoff Principles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSitework Estimating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConcrete Estimating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasonry Estimating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStructural Steel Estimating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood Framing Estimating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoofing Estimating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoors, Windows, and Finishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMechanical and Electrical Estimating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabor and Equipment Costs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubcontractor Pricing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSite Overhead and General Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBid Preparation and Tender Documents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResidential Estimating Project\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommercial Estimating Project\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional Estimating Practices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📝 Editorial Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Master the key principles of construction estimating and develop the skills needed to become a professional estimator.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Presents estimating procedures in a straightforward, practical, and engaging manner through complete residential and commercial estimating projects.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Combines quantity takeoffs, pricing methods, bid preparation, and professional estimating practices into one comprehensive resource.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidely used in construction management, civil engineering, quantity surveying, and architecture programs, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFundamentals of Construction Estimating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides students with a solid foundation in construction cost analysis and project budgeting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👨🏫 About the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDavid J. Pratt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is Professor of Civil Engineering Technology at SAIT Polytechnic and a lecturer in construction costing at the University of Calgary. A professional quantity surveyor and cost consultant, he is a member of the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors. Professor Pratt holds a degree in Quantity Surveying from Liverpool College of Building and a degree in Economics from the University of Calgary. His academic and professional experience has made this textbook a trusted resource for construction estimating education.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎓 Course Relevance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book is used as a primary or supporting text in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCVNG420 – Construction Estimating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ Quantity takeoffs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ Material, labor, and equipment cost estimating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ Construction pricing and bid preparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ Site overhead and project budgeting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ Cost analysis and project feasibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ Residential and commercial estimating projects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction Management Courses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ Cost estimating and project budgeting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ Tendering and procurement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ Quantity surveying fundamentals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional Practice Courses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ Cost control and financial decision-making during project development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis textbook equips students with the practical skills required to prepare accurate construction estimates and evaluate project costs throughout the architectural design and construction process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ Hesed Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book has been carefully selected to help students understand that responsible design also requires responsible stewardship of financial resources. Accurate construction estimating enables architects and construction professionals to balance creativity, feasibility, and economic responsibility while delivering projects that faithfully serve clients and communities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ Your purchase provides one week of course materials for a Hesed student.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📖 Handpicked by Hesed University faculty as essential reading for our programs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🕊️ All proceeds directly support the mission and growth of Hesed University.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cengage Learning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48270302871770,"sku":null,"price":81.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/7469\/8202\/files\/Screenshot_10.jpg?v=1785176928","url":"https:\/\/hesedbookstore.org\/products\/fundamentals-of-construction-estimating-by-david-pratt","provider":"Hesed BookStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}