5.0 out of 5 stars
Note the other reviews's dates, 17 Aug 2010
By Library Resources Center "Stanly Community Co... - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Estimating Home Building Costs [With CDROM] (Paperback)
No, I have not read the book. Having said that, please note that the other reviews are for the earlier edition, not the 2010 edition. The negative review should be altered by this new edition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Recommended for its subversive and progressive, effective, and efficient perspectives to all home builders, 6 April 2006
By Midwest Book Review - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Estimating Home Building Costs (Paperback)
Estimating Home Building Costs is an instructive guide to practical material design and building using unique techniques discovered by the innovative design of author W. P. Jackson, who draws upon his more than 30 years experience and expertise as a builders of quality homes and a developer of subdivisions and even garden apartments.. As an easy-to-use reference for professionals and do-it-yourselfers wanting to embark on their own home building project, Estimating Home Building Costs showcases the intricate detailing of construction involving site purchasing, acquiring permits, services, foundations, superstructure, roofing, wiring, plumbing, insulation, trim and appliances Estimating Home Building Costs even discusses overhead, contingency and profit. Estimating Home Building Costs is very strongly recommended for its subversive and progressive, effective, and efficient perspectives to all home builders, as well as students of the Architecture.
3 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Estimating home building costs, 16 Jun 2001
By Peter Murner - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Estimating Home Building Costs (Paperback)
Out of date.Does not contain new construction methods such as steel framing.