commercial and industrial buildings. You can quickly work up a reliable estimate based on the pipe, fittings and equipment required. Every plumbing and HVAC estimator can use the cost estimates in this practical manual. Sample estimating and bidding forms and contracts also included. Explains how to handle change orders, letters of intent, and warranties. Describes the right way to process submittals, deal with suppliers and subcontract specialty work. This edition includes costs for ASME "H" or "U" stamped, LFUE certified 90 percent or better green certified boilers, costs for emission sensing and recording equipment for boilers, costs for self-contained roof-top DX air-conditioning units, costs for heat recovery ventilators, roof exhaust fans, makeup air units, ventilation exhausters, energy-efficient exhauster arrays, air balance software, LEED-certified boilers, residential heat pumps, LEED-certified geothermal heat pumps, LEED-certified residential HVAC, LEED-certified air-to-air heat pumps, and much more.

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