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The DeWALT Plumbing Estimating Professional Reference is a valuable pocket-sized resource to help plumbing professionals successfully bid on jobs anywhere. This book covers every step of the experience from the angle of a professional plumbing contractor, as well as other useful information, including:
- Quantity Take-off Checklists
- Estimating Forms
- Procedure Worksheets
- Proposal Inclusions and Exclusions
- "Getting the Job" Tips
- Reviewing Contracts
- Suggested Man-Hours
- Math Shortcuts
- Much, much more.
From the Preface
Many good plumbers today have an excellent understanding of plumbing codes and know how the work should be done. On-the-job experience used to be considered the only training available for a plumbing estimator. This method of mastering the art of estimating proved to be too slow and expensive. Making all the mistakes and learning from each one is too dangerous.
"If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got." It is time for a change. The purpose of this book is to show you a clean procedure for estimating and bidding. With many estimating checklists and forms, this book helps with each step of the process. This book will help you find business opportunities, prepare responsible price proposals from available documents, deal with general contractors before and after the bid, and more. This is not just a book about how to measure pipes and count fixtures. All of the contents are presented in a straightforward, to-the-point, and "no-nonsense" format.
The DeWALT Plumbing Estimating Professional Reference is designed to provide plumbing professionals with the knowledge and tools to make successful bids. It is the perfect pocket guide for on-the-job success. The DeWALT Plumbing Estimating Professional Reference addresses every step of the bidding process, from preparing proposals and making accurate estimates of supplies and labor hours, to reviewing contracts and finalizing the deal. A valuable reference tool, both for use in preparing a bid from the office, or in making on-the-job decisions and calculations, the DeWALT Plumbing Estimating Professional Reference includes quantity take-off checklists, estimating forms, and other on-site worksheets.
Features:
- Over 350 pages of estimating charts, worksheets, and reference material.
- "Getting the Job" tips provide practical advice for handling various estimating scenarios.
- Completely current and up-to-date with industry standards.
- Special cover material is flexible, tear-resistant, and water- and oil-resistant for ease of use in the office or on the job.
- Exclusive super-strong binding allows the book to lay flat when opened while keeping the pages securely intact.
- Large easy-to-read text makes it easy to quickly find the information you need.
- Conveniently fits into your pocket or toolbox.
About the Author
Adam Ding is a professional estimator with extensive experience in a variety of commercial, residential, institutional, industrial, and infrastructure projects. He holds a Master's degree in Building Construction from Auburn University.
Adam has had a successful career in estimating projects of different sizes, ranging from large-scale cost planning to detailed trade take-off. Having bid countless construction jobs, he developed a unique and easy-to-understand estimating approach.
Adam taught computer classes at Auburn University, and also owns the copyrights for a number of computer estimating programs. Currently a registered member in the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS), he continues to provide cost estimating services to building professionals in North America, Canada, and Asia Pacific regions.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Estimating Preparation. Chapter 2: Quantity Take-Off. Chapter 3: Pricing. Chapter 4: Bidding. Chapter 5: Post-Bid. Chapter 6: Man-hour Tables. Chapter 7: Technical Reference. Chapter 8: Glossary. Chapter 9: Abbreviations and Piping Symbols. |
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