2010 National Plumbing & HVAC Estimator (National Plumbing and Hvac Estimator)

Manhours, labor and material costs for all common plumbing and HVAC work in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. You can quickly work up a reliable estimate based on the pipe, fittings and equipment required. You get labor and material prices for ABS drain, waste and vent piping, cast iron, carbon stel, brazed copper, soft copper, and PVC piping. Prices on plumbing specialties, fixtures, and equipment. Also HVAC prices on ductwork, equipment, boilers, blowers, fans, coils, pumps and more.

Every plumbing and HVAC estimator can use the cost estimates in this practical manual. Sample estimating and bidding forms and contracts also included. Explains how to handle change orders, letters of intent, and warranties. Describes the right way to process submittals, deal with suppliers and subcontract specialty work.

Includes a CD-ROM with an electronic version of the book with National Estimator, a stand-alone Windows estimating program, plus an interactive multimedia video that shows how to use the disk to compile construction cost estimates. Revised annually.