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2024 National Construction Estimator
Call Number: TH435 .A13 2024 (Library Use Only)
Current building costs for residential, commercial, and industrial construction. Estimated prices for every common building material. Provides manhours, recommended crew, and gives the labor cost for installation. Complete estimates for just about every item used in residential, commercial, or industrial construction

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