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Need a solid book recommendation for industrial construction estimating

Posted on 4/8/25 at 3:26 pm
Posted by Liger43
Member since Sep 2019
559 posts
Posted on 4/8/25 at 3:26 pm
If anyone has a solid book recommendation for industrial construction estimating—especially related to pipe fabrication—I’d really appreciate it.

I’m mostly looking for something that will help me better understand piping systems, fittings, and especially the welding process. I’m still very green when it comes to pipe fabrication and welding, so I’d like to get more familiar with the practical steps, terminology, and what to look for during estimation.

I do also work with structural steel, but that side I’m already pretty comfortable with
This post was edited on 4/8/25 at 3:36 pm
Posted by OysterPoBoy
City of St. George
Member since Jul 2013
40398 posts
Posted on 4/8/25 at 3:29 pm to
Industrial Construction Estimating Manual by Kenneth Storm.

ETA: That's what Grok told me. Let me know how he did.
This post was edited on 4/8/25 at 3:31 pm
Posted by Ron Cheramie
The Cajun Hedgehog
Member since Aug 2016
5410 posts
Posted on 4/8/25 at 3:55 pm to
The Complete Baws Guide to Estimating and Building shite
by T-boy Guidry
Posted by NIH
Member since Aug 2008
117009 posts
Posted on 4/8/25 at 3:56 pm to
You need a book to learn how to weld? You some kinda queer?

- Lonnie, 32, Thibodeaux
Posted by LootieandtheBlowfish
Houston/BR
Member since Aug 2021
688 posts
Posted on 4/8/25 at 3:58 pm to
This is a terrible way to learn how to estimate.

But find someone with the Fluor book. Or page and nations if you just want to learn production book rates.
Posted by Big Scrub TX
Member since Dec 2013
36803 posts
Posted on 4/8/25 at 4:21 pm to
quote:

Need a solid book recommendation for industrial construction estimating
Hardy Boys #46 - The Case of the Fragile Tack
Posted by junkfunky
Member since Jan 2011
34960 posts
Posted on 4/8/25 at 9:23 pm to
Good luck. Most of the useful shite you learn won't be from a book.
Posted by Kafka
I am the moral conscience of TD
Member since Jul 2007
150131 posts
Posted on 4/8/25 at 9:30 pm to
Industrial Construction Estimating Basics: An Introduction To Industrial Construction Estimating

Make sure you get the first edition! Second edition went woke
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