A complete guide to estimating painting costs for just about any
type of residential, commercial, or industrial painting, whether by
brush, spray, or roller. Shows typical costs and bid prices for
fast, medium, and slow work, including material costs per gallon;
square feet covered per gallon; square feet covered per manhour;
labor, material, overhead, and taxes per 100 square feet; and how
much to add for profit.
Includes a CD-ROM with an
electronic version of the book with National Estimator, a
stand-alone Windows estimating program, plus an interactive
multimedia video that shows how to use the disk to compile
construction cost estimates. Revised annually.
Included with National Estimator CD-ROM:
Job Cost Wizard – turns estimates into invoices and exports both
in QuickBooks
Free Online Technical Support – for the National Estimator
Software
Free Monthly National Estimator Updates – Updates to the
2008 costbooks and zip code modification factors are updated
monthly. Monthly price updates on the Web are free and automatic all
during 2008. You'll be prompted when it's time to collect the next
update. A connection to the Web is required.The National Estimator System Requirements:
- PC with 300 megahertz or higher Intel (or equivalent)
processor recommended; 233 MHz minimum required.
- Operating Systems:
- Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME or
Windows 98SE.
- Requires up to 160 megabytes (MB) of hard disk space.
- Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution video adapter and
monitor.
- CD-ROM or DVD drive.
- Keyboard and Mouse or compatible pointing device.
Job
Cost Wizard
Turns estimates into invoices and exports both to QuickBooks. Export
entire estimates or invoices to track job costs for each item or
category in your estimate. Then compare estimated and actual costs
for each part of any job. Handles progressive billing (invoices for
each part of the job) with QuickBooks Pro.
Softcover -
444 Pages
8-1/2 x 11 in.
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