{"product_id":"electrical-estimating-methods-paperback","title":"Electrical Estimating Methods - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWayne J. Del Pico\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSimplify the estimating process with the latest data, materials, and practices\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eElectrical Estimating Methods, Fourth Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive guide to estimating electrical costs, with data provided by leading construction database RS Means. The book covers the materials and processes encountered by the modern contractor, and provides all the information professionals need to make the most precise estimate. The fourth edition has been updated to reflect the changing materials, techniques, and practices in the field, and provides the most recent Means cost data available. The complexity of electrical systems can make accurate estimation difficult, but this guide contains all the necessary information in one place.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn electrical estimate represents the total cost for materials, labor, overhead and profit, but accuracy is virtually impossible without a basic knowledge of the field, and real-world experience in the type of work required. Inaccurate estimates lead to problems with customer satisfaction, which often create payment issues. A thorough, complete, and accurate estimate is in the best interest of all parties involved in the work. \u003ci\u003eElectrical Estimating Methods\u003c\/i\u003e provides more than just data. Detailed discussions about the work itself help highlight factors that may escape notice, and access to the latest cost data helps tie everything together. Features include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscussion of current equipment, materials, and processes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMeans data for both residential and commercial projects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCase studies that illustrate best practices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOnline access to the latest Means data for fast access on the job\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book discusses specific situations as well as general practices, and provides comprehensive guidance to the creation of a true, current, estimation of costs. For electrical contractors and estimators, \u003ci\u003eElectrical Estimating Methods\u003c\/i\u003e contains must-have content that simplifies the estimating process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eINDUSTRY RECOGNIZED ELECTRICAL ESTIMATING METHODOLOGY FROM RSMeans, THE LEADING PUBLISHER OF CONSTRUCTION PRICING GUIDES AND REFERENCE TEXTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith 26 annual cost data books and over 70 reference books, RSMeans is the cost estimating authority that construction professionals recognize. \u003ci\u003eElectrical Estimating Methods, Fourth Edition\u003c\/i\u003e covers 120+ topics in 26 chapters for comprehensive guidance on providing estimates for virtually any electrical task or project. This edition has been revised to reflect current labor-hour productivities and methods for obtaining material prices in accordance with recognized industry standards and best practices.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis user-friendly estimating resource features: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eTables for estimating labor-hours for a wide variety of tasks and conditions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuidelines for obtaining the most contemporaneous material prices\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew chapters on electrical demolition, change orders, and project closeout provide a more thorough approach to estimating\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndustry standards and best practices from document review through bidding strategies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscussions on bidding strategies, pre-bid scheduling for time sensitive costs, and computer estimating\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eElectrical Estimating Methods, Fourth Edition\u003c\/i\u003e serves as a learning tool for novices and as a desk reference for the seasoned professional. It is an excellent companion to the annual publication \u003ci\u003eMeans Electrical Costs Data\u003c\/i\u003e for the professional developing budgets for electrical projects. It provides detailed information on the advantages and disadvantages of various estimating practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWAYNE J. DEL PICO\u003c\/b\u003e is president of W. J. Del Pico, Inc., where he provides litigation support services and expert testimony for construction-related matters. He has more than 35-years of experience in construction project management and estimating and has been involved in projects throughout most of the United States. He is a member of the adjunct faculty at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston. Mr. Del Pico is a nationally recognized lecturer and author on estimating, scheduling, and project control. He is the author of \u003ci\u003ePlan Reading and Material Takeoff, Estimating Building Costs, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eProject Control: Integrating Cost and Schedule in Construction\u003c\/i\u003e, and coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe Practice of Cost Segregation Analysis\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also a practicing Neutral with the American Arbitration Association, where he hears construction-related arbitration cases.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore information about the author is available at www.wjdelpico.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 10.7 x 8.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 17, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56198351880497,"sku":"9781118766989","price":125.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/9532\/7537\/files\/OnEFG3HfPK9781118766989.webp?v=1788992970","url":"https:\/\/mitchellofficial.com\/products\/electrical-estimating-methods-paperback","provider":"MITCHELL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}