Plan Reading and Material Takeoff

A Complete Resource for Residential and Light Commercial Contractors -- based on the latest construction materials and methods. Learn how to: read and interpret building plans create an accurate takeoff, using a complete set of working drawings. Each chapter covers a major construction division, such as concrete, masonry and carpentry -- and uses plans, details and tables to illustrate plan reading and takeoff procedures. A checklist for each material division helps ensure that nothing is left out of your takeoff. Includes a complete set of residential plans from Home Planners, Inc., the nation's leading provider of home plans. With a detailed material takeoff, from site work to electrical. With over 160 illustrations, including commercial construction details.

Foreword. Introduction. Chapter One: Reading and Understanding Plans. Chapter Two: Calculating Area and Volume. Chapter Three: The Specifications. Chapter Four: General Requirements (Division 1). Chapter Five: Site Work (Division 2). Chapter Six: Concrete (Division 3). Chapter Seven: Masonry (Division 4). Chapter Eight: Metals (Division 5). Chapter Nine: Wood and Plastics (Division 6). Chapter Ten: Thermal and Moisture Protection (Division 7). Chapter Eleven: Doors and Windows (Division 8). Chapter Twelve: Finishes (Division 9). Chapter Thirteen: Specialties (Division 10). Chapter Fourteen: Equipment (Division 11). Chapter Fifteen: Furnishings (Division 12). Chapter Sixteen: Special Construction (Division 13). Chapter Seventeen: Conveying Systems (Division 14). Chapter Eighteen: Mechanical (Division 15). Chapter Nineteen: Electrical (Division 16). Appendix. Abbreviations. Bibliography. Index.