Introduction to Estimating for Construction

Foreword 1. Introduction to Estimating Construction Work 2. The Nature of Costs in Construction 3. Early Contractor Involvement in Tendering Procedures 4. The Stages of Development of Construction Projects 5. Estimating Techniques at Inception and Design Stages 6. Estimating Techniques at Design Completion 7. Conversion of a Contractor's Estimate 8. The Construction Stage 9. Other Costs Applicable to Construction Work References and Further Reading