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New! Step-by-Step estimating methods for residential and light commercial contractors.
A detailed look at every construction specialty—explaining all the components, takeoff units, and labor needed for well-organized, complete estimates.
Every contractor has a unique system for putting a bid together... but when you submit a price, you must be prepared to back it up with a reliable estimate. This book gives you a step-by-step process for organizing all the information you need to assemble an estimate you can rely on… so you’ll be competitive and know that you’ll make a worthwhile profit. Follow these methods and you’ll create well-organized, complete estimates by:
-Correctly interpreting plans and specifications.
-Developing accurate and complete labor and material costs.
-Understanding direct and indirect overhead costs... and accounting for time-sensitive costs.
-Using historical cost data to generate new project budgets.
-Plus hard-to-find, professional guidance on what to consider so you can allocate the right amount for profit and contingencies.
Includes a detailed look at every construction specialty – explaining all the components, take-off units, and labor hours – for site work, concrete and masonry, framing, roofing, siding, and finish work -- plus HVAC, plumbing and electrical, and special construction.
With a review of computer estimating software – and sample Project Overhead Sheets.
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