Electrical Estimating,9780827381001

Electrical Estimating

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Edition: 1st
ISBN13: 9780827381001
ISBN10: 082738100X
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1997-03-19
Publisher(s): 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.

Table of Contents

PREFACE 1(6)
Electrical Estimating 1(1)
About This Book 1(1)
Chapters 1 Through 8 2(1)
Appendixes 3(1)
Estimating Software Available 3(1)
About The Author 3(1)
The Emotional Aspect Of Learning 3(1)
How To Get The Most From This Book 4(1)
Acknowledgment 5(2)
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
7(8)
Introduction 7(1)
1.01 Estimating Versus Bidding
7(1)
1.02 A Good Estimating System
8(1)
1.03 Objectives And Purpose Of An Electrical Contractor
8(1)
1.04 Why Are So Many Electrical Contractors Unsuccessful?
8(1)
1.05 The Estimate Must Provide Information For Project Management
8(1)
1.06 Job Management Ultimately Controls The Cost Of A Project
8(1)
1.07 Can I Be Competitive?
8(2)
1.08 The Market
10(1)
Summary
11(2)
Review Questions
13(2)
CHAPTER 2 ABOUT ESTIMATING
15(14)
2.01 Qualities Of A Good Estimator
15(1)
2.02 Duties And Responsibilities Of The Estimator
15(1)
2.03 The Estimating Work Space And Tools
16(2)
2.04 Types Of Bids
18(1)
2.05 What An Accurate Estimate Must Include
19(1)
2.06 Improper Estimating Methods
19(1)
2.07 Proper Estimating Methods
20(1)
2.08 The Detailed Estimating Method
20(1)
2.09 How Accurate Can An Estimate Be?
21(1)
2.10 Manual Estimate, Computer Assisted, Or An Estimating Service?
22(2)
Summary
24(3)
Review Questions
27(2)
CHAPTER 3 UNDERSTANDING LABOR-UNITS
29(16)
Introduction 29(1)
3.01 What Exactly Is A Labor-Unit?
29(1)
3.02 How Labor-Units Are Used
30(1)
3.03 What's Included In The Labor-Unit
30(3)
3.04 Labor-Units Do Not Include
33(1)
3.05 Labor-Unit Manuals, Which Should You Use?
33(1)
3.06 Your Labor-Units As Compared To Your Competitors'
33(1)
3.07 Knowing Your Competitors' Labor-Units
34(1)
3.08 How To Develop Your Own Labor-Units
35(1)
3.09 Variables That Impact Labor-Units
35(5)
3.10 Labor-Unit Summary
40(1)
Summary
40(3)
Review Questions
43(2)
CHAPTER 4 THE ESTIMATING PROCESS
45(22)
Introduction 45(1)
4.01 Job Selection
46(2)
4.02 Understanding The Scope Of Work (Step 1)
48(2)
4.03 The Take-Off (Step 2)
50(6)
4.04 Determining The Bill-Of-Material (Step 3)
56(1)
4.05 Pricing And Laboring (Step 4)
56(1)
4.06 Extensions And Totals (Step 5)
57(5)
Summary
62(2)
Review Questions
64(3)
CHAPTER 5 THE ESTIMATE SUMMARY AND BID PROCESS
67(28)
Introduction 67(1)
Part A - The Estimate Summary 68(10)
5.01 Labor-Hours (Step A)
69(2)
5.02 Labor Cost (Step B)
71(1)
5.03 Labor Burden
72(1)
5.04 Total Material Cost (Step C)
72(1)
5.05 Direct Job Expenses (Step D)
73(2)
5.06 Estimated Prime Cost (Step E)
75(1)
5.07 Overhead
75(1)
5.08 Overhead Calculation
76(1)
5.09 Applying Overhead (Part F)
77(1)
5.10 Understanding Break Even Cost (Part G)
77(1)
Part B - The Bid Process 78(5)
5.11 Profit
78(1)
5.12 Other Final Costs
79(1)
5.13 Bid Accuracy
79(1)
5.14 Bid Analysis
80(1)
5.15 Bid Proposal
80(3)
Part C - Unit Pricing 83(12)
5.16 Unit Price Example
83(2)
Summary
85(3)
Review Questions
88(7)
CHAPTER 6 ESTIMATING RESIDENTIAL WIRING
95(94)
Introduction 95(1)
Part A - Plans And Specifications 95(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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