When your estimated costs are reasonably accurate and you\u2019re using the correct markup for your business, you can be confident you\u2019re charging the right price for your work. The right price gives you enough money to cover all job costs, overhead expenses, and make at least 8% net profit.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n
The book is divided into multiple short chapters for easy reference. It discusses:<\/p>\n
Estimating isn\u2019t difficult when you have a system in place. The purpose of this book is to help you create that system. It\u2019s an approach to estimating that helps you estimate without having to think about the process. An orderly approach makes estimating easier and more accurate.<\/p>\n
Estimating takes work. It requires dedication, focus, and practice to get it right. But it isn\u2019t as difficult when you have a system in place. The size of the project might vary but the process doesn\u2019t change, and this book is about learning the process.<\/p>\n
This book doesn\u2019t guarantee a profit on the jobs you estimate, and it doesn\u2019t guarantee perfect estimates. It\u2019s up to you to do the work. There\u2019s a lot of information included; take what works for you.<\/p>\n
Audiobook Listeners:<\/em>Listen to a sample clip here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Estimating the cost of a project is critical to your business success. If done correctly, your company will be profitable. If done wrong, you\u2019ll lose money. Michael Stone, a successful construction business consultant and trainer, shares his years of hands-on experience estimating residential construction projects in his manual, Estimating Construction Profitably<\/em>. You can read Chapter 1 here<\/a> or preview the audiobook here<\/a>.<\/p>\n