Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Conceptual Estimating using RS Means

The Assembly estimates can be used by just about anyone that knows what mass structures are put together to create a building. Whereas, with the Unit estimates a person using RS Means must know what components are put in place to create the mass structures that are put together to create a building. So to sum up the use of the different functions:

Assembly Estimates: Easy to use for anybody with a common knowledge of building construction.

Unit Estimates: Able to be used by anybody with a thorough understanding of building construction (i.e. what components go into constructing a footer, a wall, a concrete slab, etc.)

Typical Wall Section



Link To Site:
http://www.eproserv.com/dd/html/q-1.htm

Material List:
  • Face Brick
  • 6"-8" CMU
  • Ecoflex-S and -R
  • Metal Furring
  • Gypsum Board
  • Brick Veneer Anchor
  • R-5 Ridged Insulation
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2/24/09

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