{"product_id":"book-goif","title":"Estimating Construction Profitably","description":"\u003cp\u003eEstimating the cost of a project is critical to your business success. Done correctly, your company is profitable. Done wrong, you lose money. Michael Stone, a successful construction business consultant and trainer, shares his years of experience estimating residential projects in this manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're estimating remodeling, renovation, new homes, specialty work, or light commercial projects, this book is for you. The book is divided into multiple short chapters for easy reference, discussing:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emethods of estimating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetails to tie down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eestimating labor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elabor rates, how to calculate and which to use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eworking with other contractors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaccounting for errors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadjusting for difficulty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ematerial and installed allowances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emuch more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEstimating isn't difficult when you have a system. The purpose of this book is to help you create that system. It's an approach that helps you estimate without having to think about the process. An orderly approach makes estimating easier and more accurate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEstimating is work, requiring dedication, focus, and practice to get right. It isn't as difficult when you have a system in place. The size of the project might vary but the process doesn't change. This book is about learning the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book doesn't guarantee perfect estimates or a profit on your jobs. It's up to you to do the work. By following the principles, the system you develop will improve the ease and accuracy of your estimates, and that will make your company more profitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten and narrated by Michael Stone, author of \u003cem\u003eMarkup \u0026amp; Profit; A Contractor's Guide Revisited\u003c\/em\u003e, a top-selling business management book for the construction industry, and \u003cem\u003eProfitable Sales: A Contractor's Guide, \u003c\/em\u003ea guide to successfully navigating the world of residential remodeling and specialty sales.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INAudio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49415483294000,"sku":"BDgoif","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/goif-Square-cover.jpg?v=1773496887","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-goif","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}