Electrical Estimating Methods / RSMeans (PDF)

Simplify the estimating process with the latest data, materials,
and practices

Electrical Estimating Methods, Fourth Edition 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.

An 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. Electrical Estimating
Methods 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:

* Discussion of current equipment, materials, and processes

* Means data for both residential and commercial projects

* Case studies that illustrate best practices

* Online access to the latest Means data for fast access on the
job

The 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, Electrical Estimating Methods contains must-have
content that simplifies the estimating process.