Tutorials on Preliminary Budgeting and Cost Estimating for Architectural and Decorative Engineering

Author: Zhu Yan
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: This book is written based on the actual practices in the field of cost estimation in China. It is divided into three main parts. The first part introduces the traditional methods of determining project costs according to the cost estimation standards issued by national or local governments. The second part covers the methods of determining project costs under the newly implemented bill of quantities pricing model, which began in 2003. The third part provides an introduction to decorative engineering budget software and an analysis of computerized methods for cost estimation. Additionally, the book comes with a companion CD-ROM that offers practical software tools. In this regard, the book is highly valuable and serves as an ideal learning resource for cost estimation professionals. It introduces both the traditional methods of determining project costs based on national or local government standards and the new methods implemented in 2003, while also analyzing computerized cost estimation methods.