The New Building Estimator: A Practical Guide To Estimating The Cost Of Labor And Material In Building Construction, From Excavation To Finish (1913)

The New Building Estimator: A Practical Guide To Estimating The Cost Of Labor And Material In Building Construction, From Excavation To Finish (1913) is a comprehensive guidebook written by William Arthur. The book provides a detailed and practical approach to estimating the cost of labor and materials required in building construction. It covers all aspects of building construction, from excavation to finish, and provides readers with a thorough understanding of the various factors that impact the cost of construction.The book is designed to be a helpful resource for architects, builders, contractors, and anyone involved in the construction industry. It includes detailed information on the cost of different types of building materials, such as lumber, brick, concrete, and steel. It also provides guidance on how to estimate the cost of labor, including the different types of labor required for different stages of construction.The New Building Estimator also covers other important topics related to building construction, such as the cost of permits, insurance, and other expenses that are often overlooked in the estimation process. The book also includes numerous examples and practical tips to help readers apply the concepts covered in the book to real-world construction projects.Overall, The New Building Estimator is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in the construction industry who needs to estimate the cost of labor and materials for building construction projects. It provides a practical and comprehensive approach to estimating construction costs that is still relevant today, over a century after it was first published.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.