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ASPE Standard Estimating Practice - 12th Edition (Volume II-A & II-B)

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We are excited to announce that the 12th Edition of Standard Estimating Practice will be available mid-May! Pre-orders are now open - reserve your copy today and be among the first to receive the newest edition upon release.

 

Volume II  Trade Estimating - Detailed Cost Estimating for the Trades
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The ASPE Standard Estimating Practice, Volume II, now released in two parts - Volume II-A and Volume II-B - featuring significant new updates and expanded content. Whether you’re a Certified Professional Estimator or just getting started, this indispensable reference has been fully revised by leading experts in the field to reflect the latest in construction estimating practice and standards.

What's New in the 12th Edition?

1. Expanded Format – Two-Volume Set
To better serve professionals in the field, the 2025 release is now split into two volumes:

  • Volume II-A: Covers trades such as concrete, masonry, metals, wood, thermal protection, finishes, and openings.
  • Volume II-B: Includes mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, fire suppression, utilities, and sitework estimating.

2. Over 30 New Sections Added
The 12th Edition introduces dozens of new discipline-specific chapters that weren't available in the 2021 edition. Highlights include:

  • 07 21 26 – Exterior Blown-In Blanket System (BIBS)
  • 07 72 73 – Green Roofing Systems
  • 08 11 00 – Metal Doors, Frames & Hardware
  • 23 01 00 – Biopharmaceutical Lab HVAC
  • 26 09 00 – Electrical Controls for Lift Stations
  • 31 25 00 – Erosion and Sediment Control
  • 35 01 40.51 – Mechanical Dredging …and many more.

3. Updated and Refined Estimating Practices
Each section has been carefully reviewed and revised to ensure the content reflects current industry standards, materials, labor, and methodology. The 2025 edition also incorporates updates for region-specific labor rates, material trends, and best practices in specialty estimating like fire suppression systems and integrated automation.

4. Enhanced Educational Value
Continuing ASPE’s mission of advancing professional education, this edition includes improved forms, checklists, and instructional tools to support both new and experienced estimators. These resources make this edition ideal for classroom use and on-the-job reference alike.

5. Aligned with CSI MasterFormat
Maintain consistency with industry documentation standards. The 2025 edition adheres strictly to CSI MasterFormat structure, ensuring alignment with real-world project documentation.

Why Estimators Choose ASPE

  • Developed by Certified Professional Estimators (CPEs) and vetted by ASPE’s National Standards Committee.
  • Recognized as the industry benchmark in construction estimating education and certification.
  • Trusted by professionals for over three decades.

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