Building Estimator's Reference Book

Since 1915, Walker's "Building Estimator's Reference Book" has been considered the "bible" of construction cost estimating, evidenced by its extensive use among builders, construction schools and professionals who need to understand cost estimating.

It has been said that Walker's is like an entire construction library in one volume. Walker's contains complete material and labor unit cost data, but goes further than any other book with detailed discussion of construction methods and materials and how these and other factors will affect your costs.

Estimating comes down to knowing what to expect and being in control of your bid. With Walker's, you have the reference material you need to make the most accurate cost estimates for the job you're bidding. With other cost data books, you wind up with someone else's bid on someone else's job.

Organized in CSI format, this 1,728 page text presents data in quick-reference tables, charts and diagrams.Included are metric equivalents for all quantities.

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If you would like to read excerpts of the 26th Edition of "Walker's Building Estimator's Book," click here and choose from nine sample chapters. The excerpts are in pdf format which can be read with Adobe Acrobat.


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