The first of a series of articles written by master electrical estimator, Stephen Carr.
There are many risk factors when taking on a new project, but labor is by far the biggest one. Nothing will eat into profits quicker than a job that goes over on labor hours
Color coding is a common method used to quickly and easily identify items and related comments. During takeoff and for each of your estimates, it's suggested that you highlight systems with their own color code. All notes pertaining to those
The Estimator’s Report Card Job Cost Accounting provides contractors with the ability to track actual costs versus estimated costs. The process is quite simple; divide the project into tasks for ease of implementation and interim analysis of actual costs and budgets.
