DEWALT Electrical Estimating Professional Reference (DEWALT Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.99 (540 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0979740363 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"estimating book" according to Ronnie Mckee. I haven't used bthis product but it looks like it wilkl be verry useful in the future.. The best book on electrical estimating No doubt, I recommend this book for all electricians as a well-written estimating manual. Loaded with estimating checklists, forms and practical tips through out, this book demonstrates clearly the author has thorough knowledge of our industry. The book covers the process step by step, from marketing, quantity take-off, supplier pricing, bid organization to project management and change order pricingI especially like the part where he elaborates on how to actually close a deal (e.g. post-bid estimating, contract negotiations). Quite neat stuffSuitable for everyone, whether you are a rookie or veteran, you will like it! (. David A. Watts said Australian perspective. Overall a well thought out book.I found some aspects very useful for an Australian reader however, metric/ imperial matters aside, there were a number of terminology differences that made the down under trained tradesman wonder just what are you guys talking about here and there I'm sure we have things that we call something else which would confuse our American counterparts but a glossary might just help the overseas based (and trained electrical contractor) extract just that bit more information out of the resource.Thanks
Having bid countless construction projects, he developed a unique and easy-to-understand estimating approach. . Paul currently serves as contributing editor for Power Outlet Magazine, teaches at Iowa State University and works as a consultant and expert witness in legal cases. He is a leading voice in the electrical industry with years of experience from an apprentice to a project manager. Paul has written for all of the leading electrical and low voltage industr
Key Reference FeaturesGuide to help the professional successfully bid on contracting jobsIncludes various estimating methods and explains how and when to use themEnables the user to better understand overhead costs and profit margins to help make estimating decisions. Based on real-life experience from the angle of a professional electrical estimator, this detailed book covers every step of the process from pre-bid to the contract being awarded, and everything in between. The DEWALT Electrical Estimating Professional Reference (Second Edition) is a practical guide for electricians to successfully estimate and bid jobs anywhere. This reference guide is the perfect tool for professional building and technical trade contractors, service technicians, maintenance personnel, plant managers, engineers, designers, and architects. Some of the topics that are covered include: estimating forms, bid worksheets, quantity take-off checklists, proposal inclusions and exclusions, marketing techniques, job negotiations, suggested man-hours, estimating data tables and much more
. They give the real-world answers needed to work fast and smart - without all of the fluff." - (Name of Company Withheld), General Contractor, Philadelphia PA recently shared with us the importance of good jobsite reference. "Jobs today don't have room for mistakes. That is why I outfit all of my crews with DEWALT reference books