Fundamentals of Construction Estimating
Fundamentals of Construction Estimating
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ISBN: 9781337670999
Author: David Pratt
Publisher: Cengage Learning US
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Quantity takeoffs (QTO) are precise estimates of the materials and labor costs required to finish a construction project. During the pre-construction phase, an estimator prepares them, breaking down the project into smaller, more manageable parts that ar…
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