About the Author.
Introduction.
Chapter 1: Today’s Landscape Industry.
Breaking Down a Landscape Project.
The Landscape Professional & Project Management.
Building Your Business.
Planning the Landscape Proposal.
Conclusion.
Chapter 2: Materials & Methods.
Site Work.
Hard Construction, or “Hardscape”.
Horticultural Materials.
Irrigation Systems (Sprinkler & Drip).
Lighting.
Other Green Building Approaches to Landscaping.
Specialties.
Historic Landscape Preservation.
Seasonal Specialties.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Requirements.
Conclusion.
Chapter 3: Equipment.
Equipment Rental & Subcontracting.
The Economics of Purchase & Leasing.
Life Cycle Costs & Productivity.
Tracking Costs.
Equipment Life Expectancy.
Conclusion.
Chapter 4: Beginning the Estimate.
To Bid or Not to Bid.
Prior Knowledge & Estimating.
Before Starting the Estimate.
The Landscape Project Analysis Form.
Types of Estimates.
Conclusion.
Chapter 5: How to Take Off Quantities.
Takeoff Tips.
Guidelines for the Takeoff.
The Step-by-Step Takeoff Process.
Conclusion.
Chapter 6: Pricing the Estimate.
Grouping the Items.
Adding Costs.
Types of Costs.
Conclusion.
Chapter 7: Sample Takeoff & Estimate.
Sample Project.
Area Measurements & Plan Reading.
Site Work.
Hard Construction.
Plant & Landscape Materials.
Estimate Summary.
Conclusion.
Chapter 8: Bidding.
What Makes a Winning Bid?
Bidding Strategies.
The Bid Package.
Types of Bids.
Putting Together a Bid.
Conclusion.
Chapter 9: Job Planning & Scheduling.
The Planning Team.
The Job Schedule.
Plan, Coordinate, Target.
Time Schedules.
Sequence of Installation & Duration Time.
Project Budget.
Schedule Review.
Work Completion.
Conclusion.
Chapter 10: Estimating Maintenance Costs.
Business Growth & Opportunity.
Division of Maintenance Tasks.
Landscape Materials.
Vehicles & Equipment.
Work Crews or Teams.
Site Inspection.
Scheduling & Travel Time.
Facilities Personnel as Landscape Managers.
The Landscape Contractor’s Ongoing Performance Analysis.
Developing a Maintenance Proposal: An Example.
Conclusion.
Chapter 11: How to Use Means Cost Data.
Using Cost Data.
Format of Data.
Unit Price Section.
Assemblies Cost Tables.
Reference Numbers.
City Cost Indexes.
Historical Cost Indexes.
Conclusion.
Appendix.
Appendix A– Estimating.
Appendix B– Site Work.
Appendix C– Hard Construction.
Appendix D–Planting & Weather.
Appendix E–Resources.
Appendix F–Abbreviations.
Index.
About the Authors
Alphonse J. Dell'Isola, PE, HRICS, FSAVE, CVS-Life, is an award-winning consultant in LCC, value engineering (VE), project management, and project cost control. He has been a Construction Management consultant, Director of Value Management for a large A/E firm, and Director of VE for both the Naval Facilities Engineering Command and the US Army Corps of Engineers. He has conducted over 1,300 studies valued at over $200 billion, resulting in implemented savings of some $15 billion. Mr. Dell'Isola has authored several books and conducted workshops, seminars and briefings on LCC, VE, CM and project cost control for over 15,000 professionals.
Dr. Stephen J. Kirk, FAIA, FSAVE, LEEDTM AP, CVS, is President of Kirk Associates, LLC, an international consulting firm specializing in facility economics, project planning and value management. He is a LEED-certified, registered architect and certified value specialist. A Senior Fulbright Scholar in architecture, Dr. Kirk was recognized as an AIA Fellow for his work in LCC and value management. He was honored by SAVE International for his new techniques and served as past president of that organization. Dr. Kirk has led over 250 studies of offices, research facilities, universities, hospitals, and manufacturing facilities, as well as federal, state, and city government projects and environmental and transportation projects.
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