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Estimator's Piping Man-hours Tool: Estimating Man-hours for Process Piping Projects. Manual of man-hours, Examples Paperback – August 18, 2018
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Essential Guide for Estimating Labor Hours in Carbon Steel Process Piping Projects
This practical manual provides a clear and precise methodology for estimating man-hours in carbon steel process piping installations. Designed for engineers, designers, estimators, sales professionals, installers, and business owners, this book is an essential tool for accurate project planning and cost estimation.
The Power of Verified Man-hour TablesOne of the biggest challenges in piping installation estimation is having reliable, field-tested data. This manual includes 14 carefully verified tables, built from real-world projects across chemical plants, refineries, pipelines, gas compressor stations, and thermal power plants. Each table provides accurate labor-hour data, helping professionals avoid guesswork and reduce estimation errors.
Why This Manual is Essential for You✅ Precise Man-hour Calculation Tables:
- 14 verified tables, refined through practical experience in multiple industrial projects.
- Covers a wide range of piping tasks and conditions, ensuring realistic estimates.
✅ Reliable and Practical Estimating Methods:
- Provides a structured, step-by-step approach to calculating direct labor hours.
- Accounts for actual working time and normal non-contributory time.
✅ Real-World Calculation Examples:
- Walks through complete piping installation estimates, applying table data and adjustment factors for different project conditions.
✅ A Must-Have Tool for Estimators and Business Owners:
- Empowers professionals with a proven methodology to optimize project planning.
- Helps avoid costly miscalculations and improves profitability.
With 45 years of industry experience, the author has worked as a Project Manager, Site Manager, and President of a construction and industrial assembly company. His extensive hands-on expertise ensures that the data and methods in this book are practical, reliable, and field-tested.
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- Print length85 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateAugust 18, 2018
- Dimensions8.5 x 0.2 x 11 inches
- ISBN-109874291869
- ISBN-13978-9874291868
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- Publisher : Gustavo Miguel Cinca
- Publication date : August 18, 2018
- Language : English
- Print length : 85 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9874291869
- ISBN-13 : 978-9874291868
- Item Weight : 8 ounces
- Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.2 x 11 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #390,747 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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- #164 in Metal Work (Books)
- #1,331 in Educational Certification & Development
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About the author

Gustavo Miguel Cinca is a highly experienced chemical engineer with over 45 years in the construction and industrial installation sectors. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with top engineering and construction firms, contributing to the design and development of a wide range of projects, including combined and simple cycle power plants, refineries, compression stations, wastewater treatment plants, demineralized water facilities, food processing units, mineral concentration plants, and pipelines.
After accumulating extensive expertise in the field, Gustavo founded and successfully led his own industrial construction and installation company for over two decades.
Now retired, he focuses on writing, with a particular interest in producing books that delve into the complexities of construction and industrial assembly. You can learn more about his work at his website. calculatemanhours
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- Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2024Format: PaperbackVerified Purchaseworked great for me
- Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2020Format: KindleVerified PurchaseNot bad for a starter book on the topic. Though a lot of the info could be learned in basic beginner college courses it offers a nice refresher option if you want to blast through it in a couple of hours. He tries to keep it light throughout.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2020Format: KindleVerified PurchaseBought this book for my cousin. He told me that it was "pretty good" which is as close to praise as he ever gets. 5 stars.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2020Format: KindleI gave this book to a friend of mine who I thought could use it. He told me it was a game-changer. There’s tons of examples and resources that he can’t wait to apply. He also told me that the author really knows and understands what he’s talking about; that his years of experience really shine throughout the book. It was also nice that it was clear and concise. No fluff, just right to the topic with insightful solutions. Based on his feedback, I’d recommend this book to anyone in engineering or that manages that type of work.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2020Format: KindleThe author made an attempt to make a decent book on the subject matter. I would say with some of my experience in this field it’s definitely a starter book not a well encompassing book for advance readers. I appreciate the charts and the effort put into the book.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2020Format: KindleThe author is a chemical engineer and really knows his stuff. This book is full of charts, tables and illustrations that show how to estimate the number of man hours for the assembly of carbon steel piping. Good read.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2020Format: KindleBasic Manual for any Engineer, Designer or Owner.
The author presents complete calculation examples of piping installations, based on the man-hours indicated by the tables to later apply the corrections or adjustments needed for each project
- Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2020Format: KindleThe author is a real subject-matter-expert & this will be a great tool for people ranging from do-it-yourself types to professionals! Quick read with a lot of great actionable tips!
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FRANCISCO JAIME ESCALANTE LARAReviewed in Mexico on June 6, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Genial
Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseEsta genial el manual, pero deberían mejorar la presentación del manual.
- Allan C.Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2018
1.0 out of 5 stars A complete waste of money
If I could give this no stars I would.
Rambling, Incoherent and unintelligible.
A complete waste of money.
- Hugues Choiniere-BelangerReviewed in Canada on April 3, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseEasy and practical reading. Very clear and concise information.
- David WangReviewed in Canada on June 7, 2019
3.0 out of 5 stars easy to understand but not a full handbook or manual
it is OK for me but not enough