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Electrical Estimating

by: Holt, Michael

Electrical Estimating

by: Holt, Michael

ISBN 13:
9780827381001
ISBN 10:
082738100X
Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 03/19/1997
Publisher: Cengage Learning

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Summary

This book details how the estimating process works both manually and by computer. It will save the estimator time and help avoid errors, using case studies, real-life examples, blueprints and step-by-step instructions on how to prepare a proper estimate. In addition, the book contains a price and labor unit catalog as well as typical estimating forms.

PREFACE

(6)

Electrical Estimating

(1)

About This Book

(1)

Chapters 1 Through 8

(1)

Appendixes

(1)

Estimating Software Available

(1)

About The Author

(1)

The Emotional Aspect Of Learning

(1)

How To Get The Most From This Book

(1)

Acknowledgment

(2)

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

(8)

Introduction

(1)

1.01 Estimating Versus Bidding

(1)

1.02 A Good Estimating System

(1)

1.03 Objectives And Purpose Of An Electrical Contractor

(1)

1.04 Why Are So Many Electrical Contractors Unsuccessful?

(1)

1.05 The Estimate Must Provide Information For Project Management

(1)

1.06 Job Management Ultimately Controls The Cost Of A Project

(1)

1.07 Can I Be Competitive?

(2)

1.08 The Market

(1)

Summary

(2)

Review Questions

(2)

CHAPTER 2 ABOUT ESTIMATING

(14)

2.01 Qualities Of A Good Estimator

(1)

2.02 Duties And Responsibilities Of The Estimator

(1)

2.03 The Estimating Work Space And Tools

(2)

2.04 Types Of Bids

(1)

2.05 What An Accurate Estimate Must Include

(1)

2.06 Improper Estimating Methods

(1)

2.07 Proper Estimating Methods

(1)

2.08 The Detailed Estimating Method

(1)

2.09 How Accurate Can An Estimate Be?

(1)

2.10 Manual Estimate, Computer Assisted, Or An Estimating Service?

(2)

Summary

(3)

Review Questions

(2)

CHAPTER 3 UNDERSTANDING LABOR-UNITS

(16)

Introduction

(1)

3.01 What Exactly Is A Labor-Unit?

(1)

3.02 How Labor-Units Are Used

(1)

3.03 What's Included In The Labor-Unit

(3)

3.04 Labor-Units Do Not Include

(1)

3.05 Labor-Unit Manuals, Which Should You Use?

(1)

3.06 Your Labor-Units As Compared To Your Competitors'

(1)

3.07 Knowing Your Competitors' Labor-Units

(1)

3.08 How To Develop Your Own Labor-Units

(1)

3.09 Variables That Impact Labor-Units

(5)

3.10 Labor-Unit Summary

(1)

Summary

(3)

Review Questions

(2)

CHAPTER 4 THE ESTIMATING PROCESS

(22)

Introduction

(1)

4.01 Job Selection

(2)

4.02 Understanding The Scope Of Work (Step 1)

(2)

4.03 The Take-Off (Step 2)

(6)

4.04 Determining The Bill-Of-Material (Step 3)

(1)

4.05 Pricing And Laboring (Step 4)

(1)

4.06 Extensions And Totals (Step 5)

(5)

Summary

(2)

Review Questions

(3)

CHAPTER 5 THE ESTIMATE SUMMARY AND BID PROCESS

(28)

Introduction

(1)

Part A - The Estimate Summary

(10)

5.01 Labor-Hours (Step A)

(2)

5.02 Labor Cost (Step B)

(1)

5.03 Labor Burden

(1)

5.04 Total Material Cost (Step C)

(1)

5.05 Direct Job Expenses (Step D)

(2)

5.06 Estimated Prime Cost (Step E)

(1)

5.07 Overhead

(1)

5.08 Overhead Calculation

(1)

5.09 Applying Overhead (Part F)

(1)

5.10 Understanding Break Even Cost (Part G)

(1)

Part B - The Bid Process

(5)

5.11 Profit

(1)

5.12 Other Final Costs

(1)

5.13 Bid Accuracy

(1)

5.14 Bid Analysis

(1)

5.15 Bid Proposal

(3)

Part C - Unit Pricing

(12)

5.16 Unit Price Example

(2)

Summary

(3)

Review Questions

(7)

CHAPTER 6 ESTIMATING RESIDENTIAL WIRING

(94)

Introduction

(1)

Part A - Plans And Specifications

(13)

Part B - Manual Estimate And Bid

108

(35)

6.01 Understanding Scope Of Work

108

(4)

6.02 The Take-Off

112

(8)

6.03 Completed Residential Take-Off

120

(3)

6.04 Determining The Bill-Of-Material

123

(9)

6.05 Pricing, Labor, Extending, And Totals

132

(7)

6.06 Estimate and Bid Summary

139

(3)

6.07 Bid Accuracy And Analysis

142

(1)

6.08 The Proposal

142

(1)

Part C - Computer Assisted Estimate And Bid

143

(46)

6.09 Bid Preparation And Take-Off

143

(1)

6.10 Input Take-Off Into Computer

143

(1)

6.11 Bill-Of-Material, Pricing, Laboring, Extending, And Totaling

143

(1)

6.12 Estimate And Bid Summary

143

(1)

6.13 Bid Accuracy And Analysis

143

(34)

6.14 The Proposal

177

(2)

Review Questions

179

(10)

CHAPTER 7 ESTIMATING COMMERCIAL WIRING

189

(58)

Introduction

189

(1)

Part A - Plans And Specifications

189

(25)

7.01 Electrical Specifications

196

(18)

Part B - Manual Estimate And Bid

214

(22)

7.02 Preparing The Estimate

214

(1)

7.03 Understanding Scope Of Work

214

(1)

7.04 Estimate And Bid Notes

214

(1)

7.05 The Take-Off

214

(9)

7.06 Determining The Bill-Of-Material

223

(1)

7.07 Pricing, Laboring, Extending, And Totals

223

(10)

7.08 Estimate And Bid Summary

233

(2)

7.09 Bid Accuracy And Analysis

235

(1)

7.10 The Proposal

235

(1)

Part C - Computer Assisted Estimate and Bid

236

(11)

7.11 Bid Preparation and Take-Off

236

(1)

7.12 Input Take-Off Into Computer

236

(1)

7.13 Bill-Of-Material, Pricing, Laboring, Extending, And Totaling

236

(1)

7.14 Estimate And Bid Summary

236

(1)

7.15 Bid Accuracy And Analysis

236

(2)

Review Questions

238

(9)

CHAPTER 8 COMPUTER ESTIMATING

247

(6)

Introduction

247

(1)

8.01 Computerized Estimating

247

(1)

8.02 Frequently Asked Questions

248

(1)

8.03 Training And Support

249

(1)

8.05 Pricing Services

249

(1)

8.06 Software Selection

249

(1)

8.07 How Much Should It Cost?

250

(1)

8.08 Who Sells Estimating Software?

250

(1)

Review Questions

251

(2)

APPENDIX - ESTIMATING FORMS AND WORKSHEETS

253

(12)

INDEX

265

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Electrical Estimating

Electrical Estimating

9780827381001

082738100X

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