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What exactly is "settlement time," and what can be done

Fundamentals Of Construction Estimating

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ISBN:9781337399395

Author:Pratt, David J.

Publisher:Pratt, David J.

Chapter10: Pricing Excavation And Backfill

Section: Chapter Questions

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