Plumbing & HVAC Manhour Estimates

Section 1 How to Use This Book   5
What is a Labor Unit? 6
Exclusions and Clarifications 6
Consider Cost When Choosing Material 9
Isometric Drawings 10
The Estimating Procedure 11
A Sample Estimate 14
Preparing the Proposal 15
Value Engineering 21
Managing the Project 23

Section 2 Piping Systems 27
ABS, DWV, Solvent-Welded Joints 29
Asbestos-Cement, Hub & Spigot, Gasketed Joints 32
Cast-Iron, Class 150, Mechanical Joints 35
Cast Iron, DWV, Hub & Spigot, Gasketed Joints 39
Cast Iron, No-Hub, Coupled Joints 44
Copper, ACR, Brazed Joints 49
Copper, DWV, Soft-Soldered Joints 52
Copper, Type K, Brazed Joints 55
Copper, Type K, Soft-Soldered Joints 58
Copper, Type L, Brazed Joints 61
Copper, Type L, Soft-Soldered Joints 64
Copper, Type M, Brazed Joints 67
Copper, Type M, Soft-Soldered Joints 70
Ductile Iron, Class 52, Cement-Lined, Mechanical Joints 73
Polypropylene, DWV, Fuseal Joints 75
PVC, Schedule 40, Solvent-Welded Joints 80
PVC, Schedule 80, Solvent-Welded Joints 84
PVC, Class 150, Cement-Lined Cast Iron Fittings,
  Mechanical Joints 88
PVC, Class 200, Cement-Lined Cast Iron Fittings,
  Mechanical Joints 89
PVC, Sewer, ASTM D-3034, Gasketed Joints 90
Steel, Schedule 40, 150# Malleable Iron Fittings, 
  Threaded Joints 93
Steel, Schedule 80, 300# Malleable Iron Fittings,
  Threaded Joints 97
Steel, Schedule 40, 150# Fittings, Butt-Welded Joints 101
Steel, Schedule 80, 300# Fittings, Butt-Welded Joints 106
Steel, Schedule 80, 300# Fittings, Socket-Welded Joints 110
Steel, Light-Wall, Victautic, Roll-Grooved Joints 113
Steel, Schedule 40, Vietaulic, Cut-Grooved Joints 118
Steel, Schedule 40, Victaulic, Roll-Grooved Joints 123

Section 3 Plumbing / Piping Components 129
Water Coil Piping 130
Plumbing and Piping Specialties 134
Plumbing Fixtures and Accessories 154

Section 4 Ducting Systems 165
Galvanized Steel Ductwork 166
Galvanized Steel Rectangular Ductwork 167
Galvanized Steel Spiral Ductwork 175
Fiberglass Ductwork 180
Apparatus Housings 183
Ductwork Specialties 184

Section 5 HVAC Equipment 191
Equipment 192

Section 6 Miscellaneous 203
Thermal Insulation 204
Trenching 205
Close-Out Items 208
Equipment Rental 209
Budget Estimating 211

Index 915