Builders Essentials:
Plan Reading & Material Takeoff
by Wayne J. Delpico, CPE
This book shows and explains the typical work drawings encountered by
contractors in residential and light commercial construction.
- Explains in straight forward language, not
only the way all common features are represented but also how to
translate that information into a material list
- Organized by CSI divisions, each chapter
uses plans, details, and tables where applicable
- Checklists summarize each division
- Includes an overview of specifications and
contract documents, and a review of square and cubic measure for
determining areas and volumes
- The Appendix provides conversion tables and
a sample spec excerpt
Author:
Wayne J DelPico, CPE
Mulligan Company, Inc.
Vice President of The Mulligan Company, Inc.,
where he currently oversees residential and commercial development
and building projects in Southeastern Massachusetts. He has more
than 25 years’ experience in construction management, in projects
throughout most of the United States. Mr. DelPico holds a degree in
Civil Engineering from Northeastern University, where he teaches
construction estimating and project management. He is the author of
publications on plan reading and estimating, and a lecturer on
construction topics, including Cost Segregation.
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