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Estimating with Microsoft Excel : unlocking the power from home builders / Jay Christofferson.

Summary:

Jay Christofferson has taught thousands of construction professionals how to make more money by improving how they estimate jobs. Now you can benefit from his wisdom too!

Roof slope change? No problem! Material Substitutions? No sweat! This book and CD take you step-by-step through building an estimating workbook that will save you precious time and spare you from costly errors. Estimating with Microsoft Excel®, Third Edition includes formulas for calculating concrete, rebar, labor, permits, taxes, and more, and demonstrates how to apply them in your everyday construction project management.

Create databases, write formulas, and adapt shortcuts to eliminate time-consuming steps and repetitive work that eat into your profit margin using Estimating with Microsoft Excelʼ, Third Edition.

Record details

ISBN: 086718647X (softcover)
ISBN: 9780867186475 (softcover)
Physical Description: xvii, 151 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Washington, D.C. : NAHB, c2010.

Content descriptions

General Note:	The accompanying CD-ROM contains the completed worksheets illustrated in each chapter of the book. These worksheets include both detail sheets and databases.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 147) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	The basics of spreadsheets and beyond -- Improving estimating by using spreadsheets -- Creating a cost breakdown summary sheet -- Eliminating steps by using detail sheets -- Saving time with hyperlinks -- Letting formulas and functions do the work -- Calculating profit margin -- Making spreadsheets user friendly with form controls -- Automating spreadsheets.