Overview
There has never been available a compilation of information on steel estimating such as this one in the entire history of steel fabrication. Designed to provide enough information to train someone new in all the aspects of becoming a steel estimator, this manual is ideal for anyone who wants to learn how to become a steel estimator, as well as anyone who wants to learn the entire process including many trade secrets. It is a must have for architects, engineers, general contractors, owners and developers that need to know about steel.
Features
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Contains all the basic requirements of the steel estimating trade in specific detail.
- Uses a bid set of construction plans and specifications and explains each element of producing a bid from these construction documents.
- Provides unique information on shop fabrication labor and how to apply that labor to fabricated parts.
Kerri S., Olsen is a true upward mobility author. She began her career in steel from the ground up as a bookkeeper's assistant and receptionist for a steel fabrication company. She acquired deep experience as a steel estimator, sales engineer, project manager, purchasing agent. vice president of sales, operations manager, vice president of manufacturing and company owner. She's also handled freelance projects in steel estimating and detailing, apprenticeship training and expert witness. Kerri has written articles for Modern Steel Construction, the NISD Connection and the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce. Kerri is the founder and producer of The Fabricator's Resource, an online magazine that provides working information for steel professionals. Visit www.steeladvice.com.
Table of Contents
- The Steel Estimator
- The Pricing Breakdown
- The Bid Letter
- The Bid Documents
- The Contract Drawings
- The Steel Materials
- Reading Structural Drawings
- Structural Steel Material Listing
- Reading Architectural Drawings
- Fabrication Labor
- Paint and Painting
- Shipping and Handling
- Notes and References