| This course is designed to help the student understand how to properly estimate, either manually or with the assistance of a computer. It also explains the importance of using the estimate for proper project management to insure that the job is completed profitably. The course includes step-by-step instructions with blueprints on how to estimate residential and commercial electrical writing. Chapters 1 through 5 contain comprehensive explanations of the estimating and bid process. Chapters 6 and 7 contain details of a complete estimate and bid for both a residential and commercial building, and detailed computer generated analysis reports. Chapter 8 explains the benefits of computer estimating. |