by Mark C. Tyler
Step-by-Step
Procedures for Manual and Computerized Electrical Estimating.
Explains how to create a reliable estimate
for Residential, Commercial or Light Industrial Construction - from
essential preliminaries to submitting the final Bid.
Every aspect of Electrical Estimating is
covered - from plan take-off, to labor units, to material pricing,
to assembly of the bid summary. Includes practical examples and
sample forms to use on your jobs.
Like taking a class in how to estimate materials and labor for
residential and commercial electrical construction. The original
version was by an A.S.P.E. National Estimator of the Year, using the
traditional estimator’s tools – pencil, paper and calculator.
This brand new edition, revised and updated by the senior estimator
of a large electrical contracting firm, adds automation to the
process. Here, an electronic measuring device with PC interface
delivers the materials data into estimating software, which uses an
up-to-date database of thousands of materials, labor and equipment
costs to arrive in minutes at an error-free and reliable cost
estimate.
Teaches how to do a plan take-off, deal with suppliers, modify
labor units to suit, and write the bid summary to prepare an
accurate estimate, both manually and electronically. Provides access
to the software, plus over 60 free construction estimating forms.
A complete estimate for a commercial building
is included, starting with the scope of work, the materials and
equipment to use, installation requirements and a complete set of
plans for the electrical system.
Worksheets, pricing sheets, the bid summary
sheet, telephoned quotations andthe spreadsheets are all provided so
you can compare your work with what an experienced professional
electrical estimator would do.
Contents:
What Does it Take to Be an Electrical
Estimator?
The Design Team
The Construction Team
Key Elements of a Bid
The Estimate
Finding Work & Submitting Bids
Choosing the Right Projects
Bid Documents
Types of Bids
Bid Form and Submission
First Steps in Estimating
Takeoff Items
Takeoff Tools and Worksheets
The Job Walk & Pre-Bid Conference
Site Plans
Job Phases
Site Conditions
Pre-Bid Conference
Accurate Material Takeoff
Shortcut Estimating
Detailed Takeoff
The Takeoff Procedure
The Material Cost Estimate
Transfer the Takeoff Data
Calculate Each Items' Cost
Material Cost Sources
Accurate or "Best" Pricing
Completing Your Estimate Manually
(Labor, Equipment & Subcontractor Costs)
Labor Costs
Cost of Equipment
Subcontract Costs
Completed Costing Sheets
Factors that Increase Labor Costs
factors that Decrease Labor Costs
Other Job Variables
Takeoff Worksheets with a Computer
The Sample Project
Starting the Takeoff
Figuring Costs with the
National Electrical Estimator
Estimating with National Estimator
Overhead & Profit
Adding Overhead and Profit to Your
Estimate
Calculating Overhead
Calculating Your Companys' Optimim Profit Percentage
Other Costs to Consider
Contingency
Permits and Fees
Bid Bonds
Performance Bonds
Insurance Coverage
Progress Payments
Retention
Completing Your Estimates & Bids
Manually
Finalizing Your Estimate and Bid
Adding rates for Additional Costs
Finalizing Your Bid Summary Sheet
Completing Your Estimates & Bids
Electronically
using National Estimator & Job Cost Wizard
Modifying Costs
Printing and Saving Your Estimate
Preparing Your Bid
Cost Recording
Why Keep Cost Records?
Essentials of an Effective Cost-Keeping System
Classifying Labor Costs
Using Cost Data
Smart Bidding
Adjustment for Risk
Asset Utilization Adjustments
Project Adjustments
Pricing Strategies & Selling Your Bid
Market-Based Pricing
Learn About Your Competion
Selling Your Bid
Scheduling
Change Orders
Why Changes Are Made
Get It (and Give it) in Writing
Review Meetings
Processing a Change Order
Effects of Change Orders
Claims & Disputes
Subcontractor Claims
Preparing a Claim
Backcharges
Project Delays
Estimating Software & Blank Forms
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Softcover - 272 Pages
Copyright 2011
8-1/2 x 11 in.
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