Electrical Estimating

Name: Electrical Estimating
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ISBN: 9780971030787

ISBN-10: 0971030782

ISBN-13: 9780971030787

Edition: 1st 2002

Authors: Mike Holt, Thomson Delmar Learning Staff

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List price: $81.95
Edition: 1st
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Thomson Learning
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 268
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.848
Language: English

Preface	p. 1
Electrical Estimating	p. 1
About This Book	p. 1
Chapter 1 Through 8	p. 2
Appendixes	p. 3
Estimating Software Available	p. 3
About The Author	p. 3
The Emotional Aspect Of Learning	p. 3
How To Get The Most From This Book	p. 4
Acknowledgment	p. 5
Introduction	p. 7
Introduction	p. 7
Estimating Versus Bidding	p. 7
A Good Estimating System	p. 8
Objectives And Purpose Of An Electrical Contractor	p. 8
Why Are So Many Electrical Contractors Unsuccessful?	p. 8
The Estimate Must Provide Information For Project Management	p. 8
Job Management Ultimately Controls The Cost Of A Project	p. 8
Can I Be Competitive?	p. 8
The Market	p. 10
Summary	p. 11
Review Questions	p. 13
About Estimating	p. 15
Qualities Of A Good Estimator	p. 15
Duties And Responsibilities Of The Estimator	p. 15
The Estimating Work Space And Tools	p. 16
Types Of Bids	p. 18
What An Accurate Estimate Must Include	p. 19
Improper Estimating Methods	p. 19
Proper Estimating Methods	p. 20
The Detailed Estimating Method	p. 20
How Accurate Can An Estimate Be?	p. 21
Manual Estimate, Computer Assisted, Or An Estimating Service?	p. 22
Summary	p. 24
Review Questions	p. 27
Understanding Labor-Units	p. 29
Introduction	p. 29
What Exactly Is A Labor-Unit?	p. 29
How Labor-Units Are Used	p. 30
What's Included In The Labor-Unit	p. 30
Labor-Units Do Not Include	p. 33
Labor-Unit Manuals, Which Should You Use?	p. 33
Your Labor-Units As Compared To Your Competitors'	p. 33
Knowing Your Competitors' Labor-Units	p. 34
How To Develop Your Own Labor-Units	p. 35
Variables That Impact Labor-Units	p. 35
Labor-Unit Summary	p. 40
Summary	p. 40
Review Questions	p. 43
The Estimating Process	p. 45
Introduction	p. 45
Job Selection	p. 46
Understanding The Scope Of Work (Step 1)	p. 48
The Take-Off (Step 2)	p. 50
Determining The Bill-Of-Material (Step 3)	p. 56
Pricing And Laboring (Step 4)	p. 56
Extensions And Totals (Step 5)	p. 57
Summary	p. 62
Review Questions	p. 64
The Estimate Summary and Bid Process	p. 67
Introduction	p. 67
The Estimate Summary	p. 68
Labor-Hours (Step A)	p. 69
Labor Cost (Step B)	p. 71
Labor Burden	p. 72
Total Material Cost (Step C)	p. 72
Direct Job Expenses (Step D)	p. 73
Estimated Prime Cost (Step E)	p. 75
Overhead	p. 75
Overhead Calculation	p. 76
Applying Overhead (Part F)	p. 77
Understanding Break Even Cost (Part G)	p. 77
The Bid Process	p. 78
Profit	p. 78
Other Final Costs	p. 79
Bid Accuracy	p. 79
Bid Analysis	p. 80
Bid Proposal	p. 80
Unit Pricing	p. 83
Unit Price Example	p. 83
Summary	p. 85
Review Questions	p. 88
Estimating Residential Wiring	p. 95
Introduction	p. 95
Plans And Specifications	p. 95
Manual Estimate And Bid	p. 108
Understanding Scope Of Work	p. 108
The Take-Off	p. 112
Completed Residential Take-Off	p. 120
Determining The Bill-Of-Material	p. 123
Pricing, Labor, Extending, And Totals	p. 132
Estimate and Bid Summary	p. 139
Bid Accuracy And Analysis	p. 142
The Proposal	p. 142
Computer Assisted Estimate And Bid	p. 143
Bid Preparation And Take-Off	p. 143
Input Take-Off Into Computer	p. 143
Bill-Of-Material, Pricing, Laboring, Extending, And Totaling	p. 143
Estimate And Bid Summary	p. 143
Bid Accuracy And Analysis	p. 143
The Proposal	p. 177
Review Questions	p. 179
Estimating Commercial Wiring	p. 189
Introduction	p. 189
Plans And Specifications	p. 189
Electrical Specifications	p. 196
Manual Estimate And Bid	p. 214
Preparing The Estimate	p. 214
Understanding Scope Of Work	p. 214
Estimate And Bid Notes	p. 214
The Take-Off	p. 214
Determining The Bill-Of-Material	p. 223
Pricing, Laboring, Extending, And Totals	p. 223
Estimate And Bid Summary	p. 233
Bid Accuracy And Analysis	p. 235
The Proposal	p. 235
Computer Assisted Estimate and Bid	p. 236
Bid Preparation and Take-Off	p. 236
Input Take-Off Into Computer	p. 236
Bill-Of-Material, Pricing, Laboring, Extending, And Totaling	p. 236
Estimate And Bid Summary	p. 236
Bid Accuracy And Analysis	p. 236
Review Questions	p. 238
Computer Estimating	p. 247
Introduction	p. 247
Computerized Estimating	p. 247
Frequently Asked Questions	p. 248
Training And Support	p. 249
Pricing Services	p. 249
Software Selection	p. 249
How Much Should It Cost?	p. 250
Who Sells Estimating Software?	p. 250
Review Questions	p. 251
Estimating Forms and Worksheets	p. 253
Index	p. 265
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