
Estimating Construction Profitably
Michael C. Stone
Estimating the cost of a project is critical to your business success. Done correctly, your company is profitable. Done wrong, you lose money. Michael Stone, a successful construction business consultant and trainer, shares his years of experience estimating residential projects in this manual.
If you're estimating remodeling, renovation, new homes, specialty work, or light commercial projects, this book is for you. The book is divided into multiple short chapters for easy reference, discussing:
Estimating isn't difficult when you have a system. The purpose of this book is to help you create that system. It's an approach that helps you estimate without having to think about the process. An orderly approach makes estimating easier and more accurate.
Estimating is work, requiring dedication, focus, and practice to get right. 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. This book is about learning the process.
This book doesn't guarantee perfect estimates or a profit on your jobs. It's up to you to do the work. By following the principles, the system you develop will improve the ease and accuracy of your estimates, and that will make your company more profitable.
Written and narrated by Michael Stone, author of Markup & Profit; A Contractor’s Guide Revisited, a top-selling business management book for the construction industry, and Profitable Sales: A Contractor's Guide, a guide to successfully navigating the world of residential remodeling and specialty sales.
Duration - 3h 42m.
Author - Michael C. Stone.
Narrator - Michael C. Stone.
Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2022 Michael C. Stone ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Estimating the cost of a project is critical to your business success. Done correctly, your company is profitable. Done wrong, you lose money. Michael Stone, a successful construction business consultant and trainer, shares his years of experience estimating residential projects in this manual. If you're estimating remodeling, renovation, new homes, specialty work, or light commercial projects, this book is for you. The book is divided into multiple short chapters for easy reference, discussing: Estimating isn't difficult when you have a system. The purpose of this book is to help you create that system. It's an approach that helps you estimate without having to think about the process. An orderly approach makes estimating easier and more accurate. Estimating is work, requiring dedication, focus, and practice to get right. 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. This book is about learning the process. This book doesn't guarantee perfect estimates or a profit on your jobs. It's up to you to do the work. By following the principles, the system you develop will improve the ease and accuracy of your estimates, and that will make your company more profitable. Written and narrated by Michael Stone, author of Markup & Profit; A Contractor’s Guide Revisited, a top-selling business management book for the construction industry, and Profitable Sales: A Contractor's Guide, a guide to successfully navigating the world of residential remodeling and specialty sales. Duration - 3h 42m. Author - Michael C. Stone. Narrator - Michael C. Stone. Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023. Copyright - © 2022 Michael C. Stone ©.
Language:
English
Title
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Overview
Duration:00:02:05
Introduction
Duration:00:03:44
Chapter 1, Estimating Requires a System
Duration:00:09:58
Chapter 2, Basic Methods of Estimating
Duration:00:19:26
Chapter 3, A System Requires Checklists
Duration:00:10:50
Chapter 4, Things to Know Before You Estimate
Duration:00:15:27
Chapter 5, Collecting Information Requires Tools
Duration:00:12:01
Chapter 6, Your Estimate Sheet is the Primary Checklist
Duration:00:07:20
Chapter 7, Estimating Labor
Duration:00:24:22
Chapter 8, Estimating Material Costs
Duration:00:03:59
Chapter 9, Estimating Subcontractor Costs
Duration:00:08:15
Chapter 10, Estimating Other Costs
Duration:00:04:35
Chapter 11, Reviewing Your Numbers
Duration:00:07:16
Chapter 12, Know Your Accuracy, Adjust Accordingly
Duration:00:09:49
Chapter 13, Evaluate Difficulty, Adjust as Needed
Duration:00:09:51
Chapter 14, Subs or Employees?
Duration:00:04:41
Chapter 15, Allowances
Duration:00:07:30
Chapter 16, Estimating: Long Hand or Software?
Duration:00:06:54
Chapter 17, Estimating Challenges
Duration:00:11:29
Chapter 18, Traps to Avoid
Duration:00:18:02
Chapter 19, Alternatives to Estimating
Duration:00:14:39
Chapter 20, Formulas: A Starting List
Duration:00:07:15
Ten Cardinal Rules
Duration:00:01:13
Acknowledgements
Duration:00:01:06
Sample Estimate Sheet
Duration:00:00:19
The End
Duration:00:00:27