Like taking a class in how to estimate materials and labor for residential and commercial electrical construction. Written by an A.S.P.E. National Estimator of the Year, it teaches you how to use labor units, the plan take-off, and the bid summary to make an accurate estimate, how to deal with suppliers, use pricing sheets, and modify labor units. Provides extensive labor unit tables and blank forms for your next electrical job. 272pp.

Table of Contents:

• 1. Electrical Contracting
• 2. Estimating Procedures
• 3. Bids
• 4. Job Walk
• 5. Estimating Aids and Tools
• 6. Systematic Take-off
• 7. Residential Take-off
• 8. Take-off Format
• 9. Pricing Sheets, Supplier Role
• 10. Labor Units
• 11. Commercial Take-off
• 12. Bidding Mechanics
• 13. Submittals
• 14. Change Orders and Backcharges
• 15. Cost Adjustments
• 16. Effects of Overtime
• 17. Record Keeping
• 18. Scheduling
• 19. Information Sources
• 20. Estimating Forms
• Index