Landscape Estimating and Contract Administration
PART 1: Introduction. Chapter 1. An Overview of the Landscaping Industry. PART 2: Preparation of Contracts. Chapter 3: The Bidding Process. Chapter 4: Standard Forms of Construction Contracts. Chapter 5: Contracts for Landscape Design and Related Services. Chapter 6: Landscape Maitenance Contracts. Chapter 7: Landscape Installation Contracts. Chapter 8: Specifications. Chapter 9: Breaches of Contract and Remedies. PART 3: Estimating and Bidding. Chapter 10: Overview of the Estimating Process. Chapter 11: Preliminary Bidding and Estimating Considerations. Chapter 12: Estimating Labor Costs. Chapter 13: Estimating Equipment Costs. Chapter 14: Estimating Materials and Subcontracting Costs. Chapter 15: Overhead Expenses. Chapter 16: Recapulation of Costs, Contingencies, and Profit. PART 4: Job Administration. Chapter 17: Scheduling. Chapter 18: Financial and Cost Accounting Chapter 20: Mechanics' Liens. Chapter 21: Insurance and Bonding. Chapter 22: Management of Landscape Contracting Businesses and Preparation of the Business Plan. Appendices.