Means Landscape Estimating Methods

Herausgeber: Fee, Sylvia Hollman

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This best-selling reference for landscape contractors, designers,and facilities maintenance personnel - now updated in itsfifth edition - features the latest design trends andtechnologies.

Includes:
* Step-by-step explanation of the estimating process -including full sample estimate for a major landscape project- updated with current costs and the new MasterFormatclassification system.
* Expanded and revised to address the latest materials andmethods, including new coverage on approaches to green buildingthat save water, reduce maintenance costs, and provide otherbenefits to the facility.
* Sample forms and worksheets that save you time and preventerrors, now available on a new companion website.Download the forms of your choice and customize them for yourfirm.
* Professional guidance on calculating and controlling equipmentcosts - whether purchased or rented - and how to applythem correctly to each job.
Assistance in planning and identifying maintenance costs.
* Your best source for professional guidance on accuratelandscape estimates and reliable bids.

FEATURES:
* Includes a companion website with the book's forms andworksheets to download and customize.
* Features new coverage of the latest industry trends, materials,and methods to save water and reduce maintenance costs.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley
• 5th Updated 5th edition
• Seitenzahl: 336
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. April 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 277mm x 211mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 794g
• ISBN-13: 9780876290132
• ISBN-10: 0876290136
• Artikelnr.: 26377457

Autorenporträt

About the Author: Sylvia Fee is an award-winning landscape designer and project manager with more than 20 years experience in estimating, bidding, and planning landscape projects. A licensed construction supervisor, Ms. Fee is also the author of numerous articles for professional landscaping and construction journals, past president of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers, and a graduate of Radcliffe College's Landscape Design Institute.

Inhaltsangabe

About the Author.

Introduction.

Chapter 1: Today's Landscape Industry.

Breaking Down a Landscape Project.

The Landscape Professional & Project Management.

Building Your Business.

Planning the Landscape Proposal.

Conclusion.

Chapter 2: Materials & Methods.

Site Work.

Hard Construction, or "Hardscape".

Horticultural Materials.

Irrigation Systems (Sprinkler & Drip).

Lighting.

Other Green Building Approaches to Landscaping.

Specialties.

Historic Landscape Preservation.

Seasonal Specialties.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Requirements.

Conclusion.

Chapter 3: Equipment.

Equipment Rental & Subcontracting.

The Economics of Purchase & Leasing.

Life Cycle Costs & Productivity.

Tracking Costs.

Equipment Life Expectancy.

Conclusion.

Chapter 4: Beginning the Estimate.

To Bid or Not to Bid.

Prior Knowledge & Estimating.

Before Starting the Estimate.

The Landscape Project Analysis Form.

Types of Estimates.

Conclusion.

Chapter 5: How to Take Off Quantities.

Takeoff Tips.

Guidelines for the Takeoff.

The Step-by-Step Takeoff Process.

Conclusion.

Chapter 6: Pricing the Estimate.

Grouping the Items.

Adding Costs.

Types of Costs.

Conclusion.

Chapter 7: Sample Takeoff & Estimate.

Sample Project.

Area Measurements & Plan Reading.

Site Work.

Hard Construction.

Plant & Landscape Materials.

Estimate Summary.

Conclusion.

Chapter 8: Bidding.

What Makes a Winning Bid?

Bidding Strategies.

The Bid Package.

Types of Bids.

Putting Together a Bid.

Conclusion.

Chapter 9: Job Planning & Scheduling.

The Planning Team.

The Job Schedule.

Plan, Coordinate, Target.

Time Schedules.

Sequence of Installation & Duration Time.

Project Budget.

Schedule Review.

Work Completion.

Conclusion.

Chapter 10: Estimating Maintenance Costs.

Business Growth & Opportunity.

Division of Maintenance Tasks.

Landscape Materials.

Vehicles & Equipment.

Work Crews or Teams.

Site Inspection.

Scheduling & Travel Time.

Facilities Personnel as Landscape Managers.

The Landscape Contractor's Ongoing PerformanceAnalysis.

Developing a Maintenance Proposal: An Example.

Conclusion.

Chapter 11: How to Use Means Cost Data.

Using Cost Data.

Format of Data.

Unit Price Section.

Assemblies Cost Tables.

Reference Numbers.

City Cost Indexes.

Historical Cost Indexes.

Conclusion.

Appendix.

Appendix A- Estimating.

Appendix B- Site Work.

Appendix C- Hard Construction.

Appendix D-Planting & Weather.

Appendix E-Resources.

Appendix F-Abbreviations.

Index.