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This addendum to the generic recommended practice provides guidelines for applying the principles. The 10th edition should be available in the next few weeks. The american society of professional estimators new tenth edition of standard estimating practice is an invaluable how to reference manual on the practice of estimating construction projects. The tenth edition of aspes standard estimating practice manual will make a great addition to your estimating library as a ready reference or teaching aid. The cost estimate classification system maps the phases and.
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The assistant secretary for planning and evaluation aspe is the principal advisor to the secretary of the u. Chicago regional chapter of the american society of plumbing engineers vol. Standard estimating practice 10th ed american society of. Ensures a uniform costcontrol framework throughout the various stages of project development. Work breakdown structure wbsall building project estimates shall be formatted utilizing the uniformat ii wbs in accordance with astm e1557 092015.