This section details how to calculate cement, sand, and gravel quantities. It introduces the standard concrete mixtures (Class AA, A, B, and C) and explains the volumetric method.

The book's power lies in its "simplified" methodology.

Accurate budgeting is the backbone of any successful building project. For decades, engineers, architects, and contractors in the Philippines have relied on one definitive text to master this skill: Simplified Construction Estimate by Max B. Fajardo Jr.

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The book is structured to guide users from basic material properties to complex component estimations. Concrete and Masonry

This section is crucial for structural integrity. It includes: Standard lengths and weights of deformed bars.

Unlike theoretical textbooks, Fajardo focuses on "real-world" application, providing tables and factors that account for waste and actual field conditions.

This section provides the "Class A, B, and C" mixing proportions. It helps you calculate the exact number of bags of cement, cubic meters of sand, and gravel needed for slabs, columns, and beams. 2. Metal and Steel Reinforcements

Max Fajardo’s is a foundational textbook for civil engineering and architecture students in the Philippines. The book simplifies complex quantity surveying methods into easy-to-use formulas and reference tables.

From corrugated G.I. sheets to C-purlins, the book details how to estimate the number of sheets and the necessary hardware (like umbrella nails and rivets) based on the roof area and slope. 4. Carpentry and Finishing