Knowledge of how
to build a house and what it will cost is key to good design.
Unfortunately both topics are beyond the scope of this eBook. In an
attempt to fill this gap following are some useful sources. Often there is
more than one source so we have listed as many as are available and
credible. They each have their strengths although we can not stand
by their claims and can only judge from material we have previewed.
Where material has not been made available by the sales agent we merely
give the basics we can and state "not reviewed". Hope these
help.
While some are for sale on
this web site others are on other
sites.
Review: Detailed Unit Costs (materials,
labor) for a home builder. Sweets is an industry institution as a source for
information on materials and more. Not reviewed.
Review: shows you everything from
estimating and selecting lumber to foundations, framing, roofing, siding
and exteriors. Explains code requirements for all U.S. building codes and
includes span tables for different types of lumber.
A 2nd Volumn (same price as this one) covers
interiors.
Review:
Not reviewed. Draw a complete set of plans for a one-story house, or
an additional to an existing house even if you've never had
drafting or design experience, with Building Code info.
guarantee: 10 days cost: $35.95 Review: This
is the first ANSI concensus standard on sustainable Green Building for
residential construction. ANSI establishes this
country's building standards and is a major component of the building codes.
Not reviewed.
Labor, materials, and equipment prices have been
calculated from the average cost of actual jobs completed in thousands
of locations nationwide and presented in CSI MasterFormat -- the
industry standard for estimating.
With this valuable resource, you'll be able to
calculate overhead, profit, and productivity rates. A handy geographic
conversion table is included so making adjustments for local costs is
a snap.
Provides contractors, architects, engineers, and
all other business professionals the highest available level of
precision in predicting construction costs for: sitework, concrete and
masonry, woods and plastics, thermal and moisture protection, doors
and windows, finishes, specialties, equipment, furnishings, special
construction, conveying systems, mechanical systems, and electrical
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2010 ENR
Residential Contracting Costbook
Published by: ENR/Building Design & Construction
ISBN: 978-1-58855-088-0
164 Pages, 8-1/2 x 11, Shipping Weight: 0.94 lbs.
Up-to-date and easy-to-use home building costs -- whether
you're building a small single family home or a townhouse, using
wood frame or masonry. Covers 16 divisions of the CSI
Masterformat in a clear, easy-to-read style that helps you find
the prices that you're looking for in the fastest amount of time.
Developed by Design & Construction Resources, in cooperation with
ENR.
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BNI Home Builder's
Costbook 2010
Published by: BNi Building News
ISBN: 978-155701-664-5
330 Pages, 8-1/2 x 11, Shipping Weight: 1.80 lbs.
Published in conjunction with the National Association of Home
Builders, this handy cost reference is designed for the small to
mid-sized home builder. It contains material and labor costs and
installation times for all components of house construction:
concrete, framing, insulation, painting, flooring, plumbing, and
wiring.
Everyone is talking about “green” living – and there are a lot of
good reasons to go green. Fuel costs are skyrocketing. Water
shortages are spreading. Natural resources are being depleted.
Illness is increasingly linked to building materials.
Here are 65 projects you can do – many of them yourself and at low
cost – that will make a difference in your living expenses, health,
and comfort – and help the environment. Expert advice helps you zero
in on the most do-able, highest payback green projects for your
home.
This book, written by a leading authority and consultant, makes it
easy to choose the improvements that will mean the most to you and
your home. You’ll see – at a glance – what each project involves,
how much it costs and what the benefits are.
Efficient lighting, appliances and plumbing fixtures – including
Energy Star and WaterSense models
Solar electric and water heating systems
Plusses and minuses of wood and pellet stoves and fireplace
inserts, and green choices for patios, decks, walkways, driveways,
pools, landscaping… and much more.
Some improvements cost less than $5 – or nothing at all
except a few minutes of your time. For professional
installations, you’ll get cost estimates from RSMeans,
the nation’s leading construction cost authority, to
help you plan, budget, and prioritize.
Protect your family’s health by improving your home’s
air quality, making life better for anyone with
allergies, asthma, or chemical sensitivities. And
increase your home’s value with green improvements that
command higher selling prices in a tight real estate
market.
Includes more than 100 “Go Green” tips – super-quick,
easy, often low- or no-cost things you can do right now
to make your home and lifestyle greener.
You also get guidance for building a new home or
addition – and practical advice on the best green
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BNI Remodeling 2010 Cost Book
published by: BNi Building News
ISBN: 978-155701665-2
530 Pages, 8-1/2 x 11
Here you'll find national averages for prices a contractor would
expect to pay, plus allowances for handling, wage rates for each trade
and type of work, as well as overhead and profit.
Published in conjunction with the National Association of Home
Builders, this handy cost reference is designed for the small to
mid-sized remodeler. Cost data is presented as unit prices listing
all components of home construction, including the small intricacies
of remodeling.
These costs are used for detailed estimates, bids, checking
prices, changing orders -- instances where reliability and accuracy
are important. Includes manhour tables, reference tables, and an
expanded geographic index featuring over 200 cities, and all 50
states.
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2010
National Construction Estimator with CD
By: Dave Ogershok and Richard Pray
Published by: Craftsman Book Company
ISBN: 978-1-57218-208-0
672 Pages, 8-1/2 x 11, Shipping Weight: 3.10 lbs.
Book with CD-ROM
$57.50 includes
shipping
Quantity:
Pre-order this product and receive the 2009 software download as a bonus.
You'll receive an email with a link for downloading the 2009 version.
You'll receive another email when the 2010 software is ready for
downloading. You'll get two years worth for the price of one.
go here for shipping and return policy
58th Annual Edition - Current building costs for
residential, commercial, and industrial construction. Estimated prices
for every common building material. Provides manhours, recommended
crew, and gives the labor cost for installation.
Includes a CD-ROM with an electronic version of the
book with National Estimator, a stand-alone Windows estimating
program, plus an interactive multimedia video that shows how to use
the disk to compile construction cost estimates. Revised
annually.
You will also receive a link for a download of the
2010 electronic version at no extra charge.
Included with National Estimator CD-ROM:
Job Cost Wizard – turns estimates into invoices and exports both
in QuickBooks
Free Monthly National Estimator Updates –
Updates to the 2010 costbooks and zip code modification factors are
updated monthly. Monthly price updates on the Web are free and
automatic all during 2010. You'll be prompted when it's time to
collect the next update. A connection to the Web is required.
The National Estimator System Requirements:
Operating Systems:
Windows 7, Vista or XP. Note: Windows 7 and Vista
64-bit now supported.
PC with 1 gigahertz (GHz) or higher Intel (or equivalent)
processor recommended.
Requires up to 160 megabytes (MB) of hard disk space.
512 MB system memory.
1024 x 768 or higher video resolution, video adapter and
monitor.
CD-ROM or DVD drive.
To listen to video tutorial - Sound card and speakers or
headphones.
DSL or Cable internet connection is recommended for automatic
updates and other optional program features.
Draw a complete set of plans for a one-story house, or an additional
to an existing house even if you've never had drafting or design
experience.
This complete guide to drawing home plans walks you
through the process of developed a complete set of plans: visualizing
spatial relationships, using standard architectural scales and
symbols, sketching preliminary drawings, developing a detailed floor
plan and exterior elevations, and preparing a final plot plan.
2010 National Building Cost Manual, with
CD 34th Edition
By: Dave Ogershok
Published by: Craftsman Book Company
ISBN: 978-1-57218-206-6
264 Pages, 8-1/2 x 11, Shipping Weight: 1.46 lbs.
Book+CD, PDF & Software Download
$48.00includes shipping
Quantity:
Pre-order this product and receive the 2009 software download as a bonus.
You'll receive an email with a link for downloading the 2009 version.
You'll receive another email when the 2010 software is ready for
downloading. You'll get two years worth for the price of one.
go here for shipping and return policy
Square-foot costs for residential, commercial, industrial,
military, schools, greenhouses, churches, government offices and farm
buildings. Includes important variables that can make any building
unique from a cost standpoint.
Quickly work up a reliable budget estimate based on
actual materials and design features, area, shape, wall height, number
of floors, and support requirements. Now includes easy-to-use software
that calculates total in-place cost estimates. Use the regional cost
adjustment factors provided to tailor the estimate to any jobsite in
the U.S. Then view, print, email or save the detailed PDF report as
needed. Revised annually.
This purchased software program is guaranteed to run perfectly on
your Windows Vista and XP computer. Unlimited phone support is free
from 8 AM to 5 PM (Pacific) M-F.
The National (sq. ft.) Building Cost Estimator System
Requirements:
PC with 1 gigahertz (GHz) or higher Intel (or equivalent)
processor recommended.
Operating Systems:
Windows 7, Vista or XP. Note: Windows 7 and Vista
64-bit now supported.
Requires up to 25 megabytes (MB) of hard disk space.
512 MB system memory.
800 x 600 video resolution, video adapter and monitor. 1024 x
768 resolution or higher recommended.
For Internet access:
DSL or Cable recommended; 56 kilobytes per second (Kbps) or
higher-speed modem minimum.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 (or higher), Netscape 7.1,
Firefox 1.0, or Mozilla 1.7 minimum.
Green construction is the building trend of the
decade – and being demanded by more and more home buyers in search of
sustainable, healthy and energy-efficient homes. Here you’ll learn how
to apply the most forward-thinking and proven methods of green
construction to the homes you build or remodel.
You’ll find details for planning, material
selection, energy efficiency and indoor air quality – detailing every
step in design and construction, from framing to finishes. This is a
must-have reference for contractors who want to remain competitive and
offer their customers the latest ideas for energy efficiency.
Filled with hundreds of clear full-color photos
that illustrate every aspect of building green – including,
foundations, framing, roofs and attics, doors and windows, plumbing,
HVAC, electrical, insulation, siding and decking, ventilation, solar
energy, interior finishes, landscaping, and more. Even includes tips
on reducing air leakage and sound transmission.
Over 440 precisely-detailed drawings with clear,
concise notes and detailed explanations that show you everything from
estimating and selecting lumber to foundations, framing, roofing,
siding and exteriors. Explains code requirements for all U.S. building
codes and includes span tables for different types of lumber. This is
the first of 2 volumns. The second covers interiors and is the same
price.
This is the ultimate visual quick-reference guide
for busy construction professionals who need quick, accurate
information on what’s required.
The merchandise through our cart is available
through Home Sweet Home Design at a discounted price over retail. You can
return the products within 10 days for a refund assuming the condition allows
resale. While we are busy finishing our shopping cart the
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be calculated when you place the final
order.Many products already include shipping.
National Green Building Standard
Published by: NAHB
ISBN: 978-0-86718-641-3
104 Pages, 8-1/2 x 11, Shipping Weight: 0.66 lbs.
This is the first ANSI concensus standard on sustainable Green
Building for residential construction. This book was written as a
collaborative effort between the ICC and NAHB, and provides "green"
practices and standards that can be incorporated into new homes,
including multi-family buildings, home remodeling and additions,
hotels and motels, and the site upon which the green buildings are
located. The Standard is the first residential green building rating
system to have undergone the full consensus process and to be
submitted to the American National Standards Institute for approval.
It offers a complete green-building rating system.
The green practices illustrated and explained here include lot
design, preparation and development; resource, energy and water
effeciency; indoor environmental quality; and operation, maintenance,
and building owner education.
This manual provides the user with a means to achieve basic
entry-level green building, or acheive the highest level of
sustainable ""green"" building that incorporates energy savings of 60
percent or higher. The standard can be used by any builder for
individual projects, or be the basis for a local community or state
green building program.
