{"product_id":"estimating-construction-profitably-developing-a-system-for-residential-estimating-paperback","title":"Estimating Construction Profitably: Developing a System for Residential Estimating - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael C. Stone\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEstimating the cost of a project is critical to your business success. If done correctly, your company will be profitable. If done wrong, you'll lose money. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichael Stone, a successful construction business consultant and trainer, shares his years of hands-on experience estimating residential projects in this manual. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen your estimated costs are reasonably accurate and you're using the correct markup for your business, you can be confident you're charging the right price for your work. The right price gives you the money you need to cover all job costs, overhead expenses, and make at least 8% net profit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're responsible for estimating remodeling or renovation projects, new homes, specialty work, or light commercial projects, this book is for you. You might be an estimator working for someone else or you might be the business owner who also does the sales and estimating for your business. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is divided into multiple short chapters for easy reference. It discusses: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emethods of estimating \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetails to tie down before you begin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eestimating labor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elabor rates, how to calculate, and which one to use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eworking with other contractors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaccounting for errors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadjusting for difficulty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ematerial and installed allowances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand much more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEstimating isn't difficult when you have a system in place. The purpose of this book is to help you create that system. It's an approach to estimating that helps you estimate without having to think about the process. An orderly approach makes estimating easier and more accurate. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEstimating is work. It requires dedication, focus, and practice to get it right. But it isn't as difficult when you have a system in place. The size of the project might vary, but the process doesn't change and this book is about learning the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book doesn't guarantee perfect estimates or a profit on the jobs you estimate. It's up to you to do the work. If you follow the principles outlined, the system you develop for estimating will improve the ease and accuracy of your estimates, and that will make your company more profitable. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 108\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.22 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 01, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47449830785202,"sku":"9780979508356","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/b8261054b6ebf0e6f24152ee55f8e7be.webp?v=1778773631","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/estimating-construction-profitably-developing-a-system-for-residential-estimating-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}