Estimating & Planning

This support document provides estimating class instructors, those using the AGC Estimating Text, with a brief and succinct overview of each of the book's chapters, an outline of the key concepts in each chapter, and a list of the important terminology used.

This 2nd edition comprehensive text covers the entire estimating process, from an introduction to the art to post bid follow up. Well-written, logically sequenced, and easy to understand, it has become the benchmark by which other such texts are judged.

The primary objective of this book is to provide an educational tool that can be used within the construction industry to teach the concepts of construction planning and scheduling.

This guide is intended to help those involved in school construction better understand the process to ensure the project is successful for all stakeholders.