Construction Estimating Using Excel - Table of Contents:

• Part I: Instruction To Estimating
  • The Art of Estimating
  • Overview of the Estimating and Bidding Process
  • Introduction to Excel
• Part II: The Quantity Takeoff
  • Fundamentals of the Quantity Takeoff
  • Concrete
  • Masonry
  • Metals
  • Woods, Plastics, and Composites
  • Thermal and Moisture Protection
  • Openings
  • Finishes
  • Fire Suppression
  • Plumbing
  • HVAC
  • Electrical
  • Earthwork
  • Exterior Improvements
  • Utilities
• Part III: Putting Costs To The Estimate
  • Material Pricing
  • Labor Productivity and Hours
  • Labor Rates
  • Equipment Costs
  • Crew Rates
  • Subcontract Pricing
  • Markups
  • Pricing Extensions
  • Avoiding Errors in Estimates
• Part IV: Finalizing The Bid
  • Submitting the Bid
  • Project Buyout
  • The Estimate as the Basis of the Schedule
  • Ethics
• Part V: Advance Estimating With Excel
  • Converting Exiting Forms
  • Creating New Forms
  • Proposals and Beyond.
• Appendix A: Review Of Estimating Math
• Appendix B: Sample Job Cost Codes
• Appendix C: Sample Labor Productivity Rates
• Appendix D: Model Scopes Of Work
• Appendix E: Glossary
• Appendix F: Drawing Sets