Estimating & Job Costing

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Understanding Profit

For all the information given us about the how-to of capturing profit, little is... More

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Building a Unit-Price System

In Part 2 of his estimating series, George Weissgerber outlines how to build a... More

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The Greased Pigs of Estimating

There are myriad "slipperies" that, if they escape your attention while estimating... More

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Estimating From the Ground Up

Understanding how to accurately estimate by the stick is the starting point to any... More

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Nailing Down Overlooked Overhead

“General Requirements” are a big cost on virtually every project, yet they are... More

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Your Bidding and Estimating Tune-Up Guide

David Gerstel's 16 questions to help builders think through the way they handle... More

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Bid Wisely, Estimate Accurately

An estimator’s task is to get the facts straight. Bidders, on the other hand, make... More

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Tracking the Cost of Labor

How one contractor uses Google Drive forms on smartphones to accurately record... More

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How Not to Discuss Markup With Your Customers

Mark up will vary depending on how you’ve set up your financials; even if you... More

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