Construction Book Express and our suppliers are dedicated to providing quality products to our customers. We stand behind our commitment to quality with a satisfaction guarantee on every purchase*. If, for any reason, a customer is not satisfied with a product, they may return it within 30 days of the date purchased for a refund of the purchase price of the product(s). Returned merchandise must be in its original box, in new condition and include all instructions, and the invoice or packing slip.
*Exceptions: Videos/DVDs, audiotapes and software products (once opened), forms, documents, reports and downloads are not returnable.
The updated 2011 BNI Home Builders Costbook makes it easier than ever to estimate the cost of all types of residential construction projects! Whether you're preparing a preliminary estimate, evaluating a subcontractor's bid, or submitting a formal budget proposal, this handy reference book will enable you to do it quickly and accurately. The book provides up o date costs for thousands of materials, labor costs and many other items, based on the latest national averages and standard labor productivity rates. The book also allows for different locations and includes detailed regional cost modifiers.
It features:
Labor costs based on the prevailing rates for each trade and type of work, PLUS man-hour tables tied to each unit cost, so you can clearly see exactly how the labor cost was calculated and make any necessary adjustments.
Equipment costs -- including rental and operating costs.
Square-foot tables based on the cost-per-square-foot of hundreds of actual projects -- invaluable data for quick, ballpark estimates.
With the BNi Home Builder's Costbook, you'll save yourself time and effort, while protecting yourself from hidden costs, cost overruns, oversights, and hazardous "guesstimates."