Estimator's Piping Man-hours Tool

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 Tables

One 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-test