Plumbing & HVAC Manhour Estimates
Table of Contents

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Section 1 How to Use This Book   5
     What is a Labor Unit?   6
     Exclusions and Clarifications   6
     Consider Cost When Choosing Material   9
     Isometric Drawings   10
     The Estimating Procedure   11
     A Sample Estimate   14
     Preparing the Proposal   15
     Value Engineering   21
     Managing the Project   23

Section 2 Piping Systems   27
     ABS, DWV, Solvent-Welded Joints   29
     Asbestos-Cement, Hub & Spigot, Gasketed Joints   32
     Cast-Iron, Class 150, Mechanical Joints   35
     Cast Iron, DWV, Hub & Spigot, Gasketed Joints   39
     Cast Iron, No-Hub, Coupled Joints   44
     Copper, ACR, Brazed Joints   49
     Copper, DWV, Soft-Soldered Joints   52
     Copper, Type K, Brazed Joints   55
     Copper, Type K, Soft-Soldered Joints   58
     Copper, Type L, Brazed Joints   61
     Copper, Type L, Soft-Soldered Joints   64
     Copper, Type M, Brazed Joints   67
     Copper, Type M, Soft-Soldered Joints   70
     Ductile Iron, Class 52, Cement-Lined, Mechanical Joints   73
     Polypropylene, DWV, Fuseal Joints   75
     PVC, Schedule 40, Solvent-Welded Joints   80
     PVC, Schedule 80, Solvent-Welded Joints   84
     PVC, Class 150, Cement-Lined Cast Iron Fittings,
          Mechanical Joints   88
     PVC, Class 200, Cement-Lined Cast Iron Fittings,
          Mechanical Joints   89
     PVC, Sewer, ASTM D-3034, Gasketed Joints   90
     Steel, Schedule 40, 150# Malleable Iron Fittings, 
          Threaded Joints   93
     Steel, Schedule 80, 300# Malleable Iron Fittings,
          Threaded Joints   97
     Steel, Schedule 40, 150# Fittings, Butt-Welded Joints   101
     Steel, Schedule 80, 300# Fittings, Butt-Welded Joints   106
     Steel, Schedule 80, 300# Fittings, Socket-Welded Joints   110
     Steel, Light-Wall, Victautic, Roll-Grooved Joints   113
     Steel, Schedule 40, Vietaulic, Cut-Grooved Joints   118
     Steel, Schedule 40, Victaulic, Roll-Grooved Joints   123

Section 3 Plumbing / Piping Components   129
     Water Coil Piping   130
     Plumbing and Piping Specialties   134
     Plumbing Fixtures and Accessories   154

Section 4 Ducting Systems   165
     Galvanized Steel Ductwork   166
     Galvanized Steel Rectangular Ductwork   167
     Galvanized Steel Spiral Ductwork   175
     Fiberglass Ductwork   180
     Apparatus Housings   183
     Ductwork Specialties   184

Section 5 HVAC Equipment   191
     Equipment   192

Section 6 Miscellaneous   203
     Thermal Insulation   204
     Trenching   205
     Close-Out Items   208
     Equipment Rental   209
     Budget Estimating   211

Index   915

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