Max Fajardo’s "Simplified Construction Estimate" is a foundational text for Philippine civil engineering and contracting, offering practical, table-driven methods for material costing and quantity surveying. The book focuses on simplified coefficients for concrete, masonry, and reinforcement, making it a staple for both site work and professional estimation. For quick study sessions, the document is available on Studocu.
The book is tailored to the Philippine setting. It uses local material names (e.g., "HAWA" boards, "Coco Lumber"), local labor rates, and standard practices unique to the tropical climate. For a student or a small contractor, the PDF version of this book is a portable, searchable treasure trove that prevents over-ordering or, worse, under-construction. Simplified Construction Estimate Max Fajardo.pdf
Max Fajardo’s "Simplified Construction Estimate" is a foundational text for Philippine civil engineering and contracting, offering practical, table-driven methods for material costing and quantity surveying. The book focuses on simplified coefficients for concrete, masonry, and reinforcement, making it a staple for both site work and professional estimation. For quick study sessions, the document is available on Studocu.
The book is tailored to the Philippine setting. It uses local material names (e.g., "HAWA" boards, "Coco Lumber"), local labor rates, and standard practices unique to the tropical climate. For a student or a small contractor, the PDF version of this book is a portable, searchable treasure trove that prevents over-ordering or, worse, under-construction.