by Gustavo Cinca (Author)
Master Accurate Piping Man-Hour Estimation-Field-Verified, Practical, and Ready for Real Projects
Engineering teams lose time and money when man-hour estimates are inconsistent, outdated, or based on guesswork. This book provides a clear, field-validated method for estimating labor hours in aboveground piping fabrication and installation, helping planners, supervisors, and estimators deliver predictable, defensible, and repeatable results.
Whether you work in oil & gas, petrochemicals, power generation, or industrial construction, this second edition gives you a practical toolkit to improve productivity and reduce uncertainty in project planning.
What You Will Find Inside
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15 field-verified man-hour tables for piping components and assemblies
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Installation labor charts for elbows, tees, reducers, flanges, valves, and supports
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Updated welding consumable calculations for SMAW
- Surface preparation and painting productivity rates
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Slip-on and welding-neck flange alignment tolerances based on ASME PCC-1
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Correction factors for real-world jobsite conditions
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Prefabrication vs. field-assembly productivity comparison with validated IPD (inches per day) rates
Why This Book Matters
- Built from real field data, not theoretical assumptions
- Designed for quick reference during estimating, planning, and supervision
- Applicable to refineries, chemical plants, pipelines, and industrial facilities
- Written for professionals who need accuracy, speed, and consistency
What's New in the Second Edition
- Expanded tables and updated man-hour values
- New sections on valve installation (gate, ball, wafer, BWE, safety, control)
- Improved layout for faster lookup
- Additional examples and practical guidance
- Enhanced alignment with ASME and industry best practices
Who Should Use This Book
- Piping estimators
- Construction planners and schedulers
- Field supervisors and foremen
- QA/QC inspectors
- Project engineers and managers
If your work depends on
accurate labor estimation, this book will become one of your most valuable tools.
Number of Pages: 88
Dimensions: 0.18 x 11 x 8.5 IN
Publication Date: September 21, 2025
