Estimator's Piping Man-Hour Manual (5th Edition) by John S. Page
The Industry Standard Field Reference for Accurate Piping Estimation, Fabrication Labor, and Project Planning
ISBN-13: 978-0884152590 |
Format: Hardcover / Reference |
Publisher: Elsevier (Gulf Professional Publishing)
The Essential Manual for Industrial Estimators, Piping Contractors, and Project Managers
For industrial construction professionals, estimating piping labor hours with precision is critical to project profitability. John S. Page's Estimator's Piping Man-Hour Manual, 5th Edition, remains the go-to technical resource, providing verified man-hour data that planners, supervisors, and estimators rely on for consistent, defensible project planning in high-stakes environments.
Whether operating in oil & gas refineries, chemical processing plants, power generation facilities, or industrial manufacturing corridors, this manual equips teams with the practical toolkit to reduce uncertainty. It translates complex field variables into reliable labor metrics, ensuring accurate bidding and scheduling for both shop fabrication and on-site erection.
Comprehensive Estimation Data & Field Diagnostics:
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Accurate Labor Tables: Field-validated man-hour tables covering extensive piping components, assemblies, and intricate joining tasks.
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Pneumatic Instrumentation: Expanded coverage for the installation of pneumatic mechanical instrumentation utilized in modern process monitoring.
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Multi-System Coverage: Includes critical data on underground piping, hangers, supports, painting, scaffolding, and insulation to support turnkey project estimating.
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Versatile Application: Practical data ready for immediate integration into estimates for shop fabrication vs. field-assembly labor rates.
Cross-Industry Utility & Project Applications:
This authoritative manual is a foundational reference for mechanical contractors, engineering firms, and industrial project estimators across primary construction hubs:
| • Industrial Piping Labor & Cost Estimation |
• Shop Fabrication & Field Erection Planning |
| • Process Piping Instrumentation Installation |
• Infrastructure Support & Hanger Planning |
| • Texas Refining & Energy Pipeline Hubs |
• Michigan Automotive Prototyping & Industrial Facilities |
| • California Technology Foundries & Utilities |
• Washington Commercial Aerospace & Marine Shipyards |
