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Dewalt DPG90E GRP High Performance Safety Glasses with Glare Reducing Polarized Proctective Glass $18.99 Reflective glare increases eyestrain and creates a faded effect on surrounding colors. A high quality polarized lens eliminates all reflective glare that hits the lens, reducing eyestrain and allowing a crisp view of the surrounding environments…. |
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UST 4-in-1 Jobsite 2,300 Watt 6.5 HP 196cc 4-Stroke Gas Powered Generator and Air Compressor With 2 Gallon Removable Tank TTDPS $522.68 Gas-powered unit is both an air compressor and an electrical generator that produces up to 2800 surge watts and 2300 rated watts. Air compressor delivers enough pressure to run air tools and pump up tires. Surge Watts: 2,800, Rated Watts: 2,300, HP: 6.5, Engine: OHV, Run Time: 10 Hours at 1/2 Load, Receptacles (qty.): (2) 120V AC 25 Amp, (1) 12V 10 AMP DC, Noise Level (dB): 70, Fuel Type: Gas, Fue… |
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Yamaha YG2800i 2,800 Watt 171cc OHV 4-Stroke Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator (CARB Compliant) $1,556.10 The Yamaha YG2800i inverter generator is a lightweight generator that’s easy to move around the jobsite – without 2 or 3 men or a backhoe! The YG2800i and its inverter system features Pulse Width Modulation (PWM), delivering clean power so you can use it confidently for powering computers, solid-state appliances with built-in computer functions or microcomputer-controlled power tools. Other featur… |
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Dewalt DPG82-11C Concealer Clear Anti-Fog Dual Mold Safety Goggle $7.99 DEWALT BRANDED GOGGLES – Built-in ventilation channel ~ Provides extra fog control and ventilation ~ Dual injected rubber for soft comfortable seal ~ Clip attachment for easy lens replacement ~ Cloth head strap ~ Provides a comfortable adjustable fit ~ Polycarbonate lens for impact resistance… |
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Dewalt DPG52-1C Contractor Pro Clear High Performance Lightweight Protective Safety Glasses $1.59 The DEWALT Contractor Pro is high performance eyewear in a lightweight design with a tough, distortion-free polycarbonate lens that provides impact resistance…. |
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Dewalt DPG55-11C Clear Anti-Fog Protective Safety Glasses with Dual-Injected Rubber Frame and Temples $6.50 ALL DEWALT PROTECTIVE GLASSES MEET OR EXCEED ANSI Z87.1+ STANDARDS…. |
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JobSite IR-E1 Single IR Emitter $6.99 The IR-E1 IR emitter works in conjunction with an IR receiver and connecting block to transmit remote control commands to A/V components. When the system is fully installed, it’s possible to control your entertainment system from virtually anywhere in the home. The emitter also lets you store components in a closet or other out-of-the-way location without sacrificing remote operation, making it an… |
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JobSite LSW-6 6.5-Inch In-Wall Speakers, White (Pair) $108.59 General Information: Manufacturer: JobSite Systems. General Information: Manufacturer Part Number: LSW6. General Information: Brand Name: JobSite. General Information: Product Model: LSW6. General Information: Product Name: LSW6 In-Wall Speaker. General Information: Packaged Quantity: 2. General Information: Product Type: Speaker. Miscellaneous: Additional Information: Injection-molded, Graphite F… |
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JobSite LSR-6 6.25-Inch All-Weather Rock Speaker, Gray (Single) $78.72 Preserve your backyard’s low-tech design while grooving to your favorite tunes with the JobSite LSR-6 outdoor speaker. Shaped like a small hunk of granite, the all-weather unit fits seamlessly in a garden, on a patio, or amidst a group of potted plants, where it blends subtly into the background. The speaker holds up to years of outdoor use thanks to its multilayer fiberglass construction–which r… |
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Construction Jobsite Management $121.48 This new updated third edition of Construction Jobsite Management deals with all facets of construction project management from the contractor’s point of view. It examines the duties that are handled by the project manager, construction superintendent, and construction engineer throughout the progress of a job, from the configurations of a project team through project closeout. A hallmark of this … |
Estimating Construction Costs Requires Skill and Accuracy
The major part of an estimator’s job obviously is estimating job costs. In the past, doing this manually left marginal room for error. Today, with technology evolving everyday, software has been developed to reduce the chances of input error. The software offers an assortment of different templates that allow you to enter your costs, inventory and even profits. This allows you to give a more accurate estimate without leaving the jobsite. With this software, what used to take hours and even days to complete can now be completed in a fraction of the time. The software programs can be learned in a short amount of time, and are made so even those who are computer illiterate can learn them.
Estimating software allows your business to operate on a higher level by making it look more professional. You are able to estimate jobs faster and more efficiently. Your business will have the appearance of stability and competence. Changes on a jobsite occur often, and in the past, when the changes occurred, it would cause the estimator large amounts of stress adding or subtracting from the estimate. With estimating software, the estimator can adjust the estimate with a few clicks of the mouse within minutes. This saves a lot of time. You can make the changes right on the jobsite and print them out for the customer to sign. It is just that easy.
There are several software programs on the market today to assist you in estimating your project. However there are few features that the software must have in order to give an accurate estimate. The program must be able to allow you to break down each of the costs including inventory labor and profit. This is important to allow you to create an accurate estimate. Having a program that contains a separate vendor list is also a key feature. A good estimating software program should assist you in understanding all aspects of your business and will allow you to save time and money. When you are able to check your
profit and loss statement within seconds, you may be able to offer a potential client rebates and discounts. This could mean the difference between getting the client and losing them.
By using the estimating software, you may be able to surpass your competition in the customer service aspect of construction. You will look more professional and up to date with the times. It makes the process of estimating look like a walk in the park, and can save you a lot of time and money and may also assist you I generating more business.
About the Author
Nick Hurd is the developer of LiteningFast Estimating. LiteningFast is an estimating program that helps you estimate faster, easier and more accurately. It’s integrated with QuickBooks to provide job cost. Construction Cost Estimating – must be accurate to make money It was introduced to the market in 1994 and currently has over 3,500 users in the US, Canada, and around the world.
Is having a home inspection done a smart idea, even for a new construction home?
I have learned not to trust my builder since signing the initial contract back in February ‘07. We are going to closing in 2 weeks (June 25) and have been talking to a lot of friends who say we should get an inspection done before our final walk thru. There have been a number of mistakes that I have discovered along the way that I have had the builders correct since I have been fortunate enough to be able to visit the jobsite at least every 2-3 days since the start. I have probably already answered my own question, but just wanted to see what others thoughts were.
Also, who would you recommend in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that you would consider to be a reputable and trustworthy home inspection company?
Yep, you have answered your own question. I recommend inspections to all of my customers because you can never have too much information about your biggest investment. To find a reputable inspector in your area, go to the American Society of Home Inspectors website (ASHI) to see who they suggest.
Strange Forces Vandalize Construction Job Site
