How to Estimate with Metric Units: For Government Contracts; For Foreign Construction Projects

Foreword.

Introduction: Opportunities and Challenges.

Part I: Metric Estimating Guidelines.

Section 1: What Is SI Metric?

Section 2: Estimate Considerations.

Section 3: Using Means Building Construction Cost Data Metric Version.

Part II: Metric Estimating by MasterFormat Division.

Division 1: General Conditions.

Division 2: Site Work.

Division 3: Concrete.

Division 4: Masonry.

Division 5: Metals.

Division 6: Wood and Plastics.

Division 7: Thermal and Moisture Protection.

Division 8: Door and Windows.

Division 9: Finishes.

Division 10: Specialties.

Division 11: Architectural Equipment.

Division 12: Furnishings.

Division 13: Special Construction.

Division 14: Conveying Systems.

Division 15: Mechinical.

Division 16: Electrical.

Part III: Metric in Design.

Appendix A: Metric Conversion Tables.

Appendix B: Metric Product Sources.

Appendix C: Metric References.

Appendix D: Professional Associations.

Glossary of Terms.

Index.