Fundamentals of Construction Estimating

Fundamentals of Construction Estimating, 4th Edition, by David Pratt, introduces the core principles and procedures of construction estimating. Published by Cengage Learning, this textbook is designed to help readers develop the practical skills required of professional estimators.

The volume explains the primary tasks involved in pricing construction work. Topics include performing quantity takeoffs, estimating contractor operations, pricing sub-trade work, determining site overhead, and compiling final bid documents.

To illustrate these methods, the text provides project drawings for both a residential build and a commercial build. Readers follow complete estimating workflows that can be adapted across multiple construction trades.