The aim of this book is to present in a simple and understandable way the principles of costing technical works. It is addressed to students of Civil Engineering Departments, Infrastructure Engineering Departments, as well as Civil Engineers.

The first part contains the necessary theoretical background and technical construction knowledge. Specifically:

In chapter 1, an introduction is made to the basic concepts that are involved in every budget and project planning, such as implementation phases, various types of studies. Detailed invoices are presented, as well as the analysis of unit prices.

In chapter 2, the reader is introduced to the first task that is usually carried out in many technical projects, earthworks. The types of excavations, factors that affect the cost, the method of measurement, and the budget of the accompanying works such as embankments, compactions, etc. are analyzed.

In chapter 3, it is presented in which subgroups and therefore in which costs an reinforced concrete project can be divided.

In chapter 4, after categorizing the concept of masonry, guidelines are given for preparing a comprehensive budget in this field.

A significant part of the construction cost often consists of both wooden and metal structures. These two basic types, along with the Electromechanical Expenses, General Expenses and Contractor's Benefit, Unforeseen Expenses, VAT, and others, give the readers of the fifth chapter a more complete picture of the budget of a project.

In chapter 6, tables with the coefficients that multiply the colors of the frames and railings according to Law 3263/2004 are presented, while the categorization of marbles found in Greek territory is then mentioned according to the new detailed invoices.

Chapter 7 includes the bidding system for public works according to Law 3263/2004 (Government Gazette 179A).

Finally, in the second part, specific examples of costing projects are solved from the wide range of Civil Engineers, using the new detailed invoices of Law 3263/2004. [...]

(from the book's preface)