Chapter 1 Introduction—the purpose, importance, and need
for proper estimating.
Chapter 2 About Estimating—what estimating is all about:
the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Chapter 3 Understanding Labor Units—what they are, how
they’re used, and how to develop and use your own.
Chapter 4 The Estimating Process—starting with estimate
preparation and ending with extending and totaling of material cost and
labor units.
Chapter 5 The Summary and Bid Process—(A) how to summarize
the estimate to determine the job’s estimated break-even cost, (B) determine
profit margins and how to perform a bid analysis, (C) how to determine unit
prices.
Chapter 6 Estimating Residential Wiring—details of a
complete estimate of a 3,700 sq ft residence.
Chapter 7 Estimating Commercial Wiring—details of a
complete estimate of a 7,740 sq ft commercial building.
Chapter 8 Computer Estimating—the technical aspects of
computer assisted estimates.